Following this update and the concurrent PS3 4.89 update, users can no longer transfer games or content directly between a PS3 and a PS Vita via USB or Wi-Fi due to the new authentication requirements. How to Update Your PS Vita
Go to Settings > Start > System Update > Update Using Wi-Fi . Ensure your battery is charged above 50%.
Connect your Vita to a PC running the Content Manager Assistant and select Update by Connecting to a PC . ps vita 374 firmware
Several account management settings, such as changing your password or billing information, have been removed from the console's local settings.
The primary focus of this update was account security and the phasing out of certain legacy features to align with modern Sony security standards. Following this update and the concurrent PS3 4
For PlayStation TV users, you can update via a USB drive. Create a folder named PSVITA on the drive, then a subfolder named UPDATE , and place the PSVUPDAT.PUP file inside. Impact on Homebrew and Jailbreaking
Firmware 3.74 is fully hackable. Tools like HENlo allow for a browser-based jailbreak that requires no PC or specialized memory card. Connect your Vita to a PC running the
If you are already on a custom firmware (CFW) like 3.65, you do not need to update to 3.74. Instead, you can simply change your Version Spoofing setting to "3.74" in the Henkaku settings to maintain access to the PSN store and online features. PlayStationhttps://www.playstation.com PS Vita System Software (US)
To sign into PSN, you can no longer use your standard account password. Instead, you must generate a unique "Device Setup Password" through the Sony Account Management site on a PC or mobile browser.