Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Unlocking the ePSP on the PlayStation Vita has been an awesome feature many modified Vita owners have been using thanks to Adrenaline. With a recent look at ARK-4 CFW for the PSP, many people have wondered if ARK-4 can be used on Adrenaline. Since ARK originally started as a project on the PS Vita, yes you can! This tutorial is lengthy, but it will show you how to copy all the required files needed to your Vita, install Adrenaline from scratch, install ARK-4 eCFW, and a few extra bonuses to make your ePSP experience smoother going forward.
This tutorial assumes you have a Vita console set up with HENkaku or h-encore and have the basic understanding of how to transfer files as well as modify your config.txt file to load plugins through the taiHEN engine.
#PSVita #VitaModding #PSP
This video has been made with Fair Use in mind and has been created as an educational piece of media.
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Timestamps!
0:00 - Introduction
1:53 - Prerequisites
3:21 - Downloads
6:49 - File Copy Setup
8:33 - Option 1: File Copy Over USB
9:42 - Option 2: File Copy Over FTP
11:43 - Software Setup
13:25 - Installing Adrenaline
15:53 - Installing ARK-4
19:52 - Setting Plugins
23:04 - Creating ARK Loader Bubble
26:11 - Game, Homebrew, and Theme Installation
26:56 - Option 1: USB File Copy
30:29 - Option 2: FTP File Copy
32:06 - Game & Homebrew Usage
34:24 - Adrenaline Menu Settings
35:13 - ARK's CFW Features
35:48 - Custom Launcher with Themes
37:29 - Outro
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Looking for a PS Vita? Grab one here! (Affiliate Links):
PS Vita:
Amazon - geni.us/AF7jG5
eBay - ebay.to/2NMVx1p
PlayStation TV / Vita TV:
Amazon - geni.us/WzURE
eBay - ebay.to/2PCH6gV
SD2Vita:
AliExpress - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/A1lSOzS
Amazon - geni.us/fGHa2
eBay - ebay.to/2MMt7YU
PS Vita 1000 USB Cable:
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opvQ0nT
Amazon - geni.us/Zu7iQ
eBay - ebay.us/RluNvl
PS Vita 2000 micro USB Cable:
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEUSxGp
Amazon - geni.us/4nBEF
eBay - ebay.us/pZtstD
Video Hardware I Use:
US - amazon.com/shop/mrmario2011
UK - amazon.co.uk/shop/mrmario2011
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Downloads & Links!
ARK-4 CFW:
github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4
Adrenaline:
github.com/TheOfficialFloW/Adrenaline
Adrenaline Bubble Manager:
github.com/ONElua/AdrenalineBubbleManager
AutoPlugin 2:
github.com/ONElua/AutoPlugin2
PSP 6.61 Firmware Download:
darthsternie.net/psp-firmwares
7-Zip:
7-zip.org
WinSCP:
winscp.net/eng/index.php
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Additional Vita Videos!
How to Install HENkaku on PS Vita or PSTV:
youtu.be/uWXJgX5rgTw
How to Setup SD2Vita with YAMT:
youtu.be/sd_fhMZ77sY
How to Play PS1 Games on PSP CFW or PS Vita Adrenaline:
youtu.be/t1wh4dlbyPM
How to Backup & Play PSP Games on CFW:
youtu.be/1aviUdVcVTE
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Social Media & More!
Discord: https://Discord.Me/MrMario2011
Patreon: patreon.com/MrMario2011
Second Channel: youtube.com/iPsychozoa
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mrmario2011.com
Twitter: twitter.com/MrMario2011
Facebook: facebook.com/MrMario2011
Instagram: instagram.com/MrMario2011
Twitch: twitch.tv/MrMario2011
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Song Information
Artist: pyama
Song: snow fall
SoundCloud: literalbagoftrash
Link: soundcloud.com/literalbagoftrash
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Any links specifically listed as affiliate links give me a small monetary kickback at no extra cost to you and no influence on the content.
Unlocking the ePSP on the PlayStation Vita has been an awesome feature many modified Vita owners have been using thanks to Adrenaline. With a recent look at ARK-4 CFW for the PSP, many people have wondered if ARK-4 can be used on Adrenaline. Since ARK originally started as a project on the PS Vita, yes you can! This tutorial is lengthy, but it will show you how to copy all the required files needed to your Vita, install Adrenaline from scratch, install ARK-4 eCFW, and a few extra bonuses to make your ePSP experience smoother going forward.
This tutorial assumes you have a Vita console set up with HENkaku or h-encore and have the basic understanding of how to transfer files as well as modify your config.txt file to load plugins through the taiHEN engine.
#PSVita #VitaModding #PSP
This video has been made with Fair Use in mind and has been created as an educational piece of media.
--------------------
Timestamps!
0:00 - Introduction
1:53 - Prerequisites
3:21 - Downloads
6:49 - File Copy Setup
8:33 - Option 1: File Copy Over USB
9:42 - Option 2: File Copy Over FTP
11:43 - Software Setup
13:25 - Installing Adrenaline
15:53 - Installing ARK-4
19:52 - Setting Plugins
23:04 - Creating ARK Loader Bubble
26:11 - Game, Homebrew, and Theme Installation
26:56 - Option 1: USB File Copy
30:29 - Option 2: FTP File Copy
32:06 - Game & Homebrew Usage
34:24 - Adrenaline Menu Settings
35:13 - ARK's CFW Features
35:48 - Custom Launcher with Themes
37:29 - Outro
--------------------
Looking for a PS Vita? Grab one here! (Affiliate Links):
PS Vita:
Amazon - geni.us/AF7jG5
eBay - ebay.to/2NMVx1p
PlayStation TV / Vita TV:
Amazon - geni.us/WzURE
eBay - ebay.to/2PCH6gV
SD2Vita:
AliExpress - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/A1lSOzS
Amazon - geni.us/fGHa2
eBay - ebay.to/2MMt7YU
PS Vita 1000 USB Cable:
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opvQ0nT
Amazon - geni.us/Zu7iQ
eBay - ebay.us/RluNvl
PS Vita 2000 micro USB Cable:
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEUSxGp
Amazon - geni.us/4nBEF
eBay - ebay.us/pZtstD
Video Hardware I Use:
US - amazon.com/shop/mrmario2011
UK - amazon.co.uk/shop/mrmario2011
--------------------
Downloads & Links!
ARK-4 CFW:
github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4
Adrenaline:
github.com/TheOfficialFloW/Adrenaline
Adrenaline Bubble Manager:
github.com/ONElua/AdrenalineBubbleManager
AutoPlugin 2:
github.com/ONElua/AutoPlugin2
PSP 6.61 Firmware Download:
darthsternie.net/psp-firmwares
7-Zip:
7-zip.org
WinSCP:
winscp.net/eng/index.php
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Additional Vita Videos!
How to Install HENkaku on PS Vita or PSTV:
youtu.be/uWXJgX5rgTw
How to Setup SD2Vita with YAMT:
youtu.be/sd_fhMZ77sY
How to Play PS1 Games on PSP CFW or PS Vita Adrenaline:
youtu.be/t1wh4dlbyPM
How to Backup & Play PSP Games on CFW:
youtu.be/1aviUdVcVTE
--------------------
Social Media & More!
Discord: https://Discord.Me/MrMario2011
Patreon: patreon.com/MrMario2011
Second Channel: youtube.com/iPsychozoa
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mrmario2011.com
Twitter: twitter.com/MrMario2011
Facebook: facebook.com/MrMario2011
Instagram: instagram.com/MrMario2011
Twitch: twitch.tv/MrMario2011
--------------------
Song Information
Artist: pyama
Song: snow fall
SoundCloud: literalbagoftrash
Link: soundcloud.com/literalbagoftrash
--------------------
Any links specifically listed as affiliate links give me a small monetary kickback at no extra cost to you and no influence on the content.
