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[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Software]]
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[[Category:Main]]
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= Basic Usage =
While the PSVita is on (in Running Mode):
* Press and quickly release the Power Button: Put PSVita into Standby mode.
* Press and hold the Power Button for three seconds and release: Turn off the PSVita (swipe to power off).
* Press and hold the PS Button for two seconds and release: A panel pops up (flight mode) allowing you to disable all of the system's network features ([[Wireless_communications|Wi-Fi, mobile network, and Bluetooth features]]), change brightness, music volume, disable mic, and audio chat settings.
* Press and hold the Power Button for 10 seconds and release: Force the PSVita to power off immediately.
* Press PS Button and Start Button together and quickly release: Take a picture of the current PSVita screen and place in [[LiveArea:Photos#Gallery|Photos collection]].
While the PSvita is on (in Standby Mode):
* Press and quickly release the Power Button or PS Button: Put PSVita into Running mode.
=Safe Mode=
[[File:Safemode.jpg|300px|thumb|right]]
#Vita enters safe mode when theres a serious software error
#Required action to get the vita working is always the one that is not grayed out.
==Safe Mode Options==
==== 1. Restart the PS Vita System ====
This option boots your system as normal without changing any settings or files.
==== 2. Rebuild Database ====
This can be a useful feature if you have lost files on your system for no apparent reason. Try using this feature to see if it can restore those files. This will also rewrite corrupted files within the database, potentially eliminating future issues. This feature should not erase any of your saved data or settings. <br />
Deletes messages, playlists, changes made on "Information" screens, trimming information for pictures in "Photo", video thumbnails, video playback history and video resume information.
This operation may take a long time depending on the type and number of data items.
==== 3. Format Memory Card (grayed out) ====
==== 4. Restore the PS Vita System (grayed out) ====
==== 5. Update System Software (grayed out) ====
= Recovery Menu =
= Recovery Menu =
[[Image:Vpsmenu.jpg|300px|thumb|right| ]]
# Turn OFF your PS Vita (Press Power Button for 10 seconds)
# Turn OFF your PS Vita (Press Power Button for 10 seconds)
# Now press and hold "R" + Power + PS (PlayStation Button)
# Now press and hold "R" + Power + PS (PlayStation Button)
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See also: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R532NpDMQhw
See also: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R532NpDMQhw
Since 1.51 it seems alot easier to enter recovery menu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublLC235QV0
Since 1.51 it seems alot easier to enter recovery menu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublLC235QV0
[[Image:Vpsmenu.jpg|300px|thumb|right| ]]


=== Recovery Menu Options ===
=== Recovery Menu Options ===
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This operation may take a long time depending on the type and number of data items.
This operation may take a long time depending on the type and number of data items.
==== 3. Format Memory Card====
==== 3. Format Memory Card====
This will format the memory card, effectively erasing all data currently on it.
This will format the memorycard, effectively erasing all data currently on it.
 
==== 4. Restore the PS Vita System ====
==== 4. Restore the PS Vita System ====
This will restore your system to original including, formatting and erasing all of the data on internal flash and returning all system settings to default. This will not take your system back to a previous Firmware release. Use this option as a last resort, unless you have nothing on the console that you want or you want to erase everything on the console, do not use this option.
This will restore your system to original including, formatting and erasing all of the data on internal flash and returning all system settings to default. This will not take your system back to a previous Firmware release. Use this option as a last resort, unless you have nothing on the console that you want or you want to erase everything on the console, do not use this option.
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* PS3
* PS3
* PC
* PC
* PS Vita memorycard (ux0:data/PSP2/UPDATE/PSP2UPDAT.PUP)
* PS Vita memorycard
 
= SceCompat Diagnostic =
[[File:DolphinTest.png|thumb|SceCompat Diagnostic (simple.prx)]]
 
this is only included in a special factory "reset image" version of the system software,
 
this version has a completely empty vs0: and as such will never boot into the main shell.
 


This is emulated via the PSP Compatibiltiy Layer "SceCompat" and is loaded by the module compat_diag.skprx.
= Graphic Test Mode =
[Available only on FW 1.500.000?]


on startup it will load the dolphin program "simple.prx" into the emulator, the program has a Title ID of "SIMP01042" 
It will show some dolphins and a seashell. in this mode you can test the spotlight performance on the PS Vita.


'''To enable this mode:''' Turn off the device and then ''hold POWER + R + PS button'' (this has been translated from Japanese, by using Google translate, so it can be wrong)


the entire EMMC of a dolphin vita was dumped using SD boot in 2023. and can be found on [https://archive.org/details/psvita-dolphin-test/ archive.org]
'''To disable this mode:''' ??


but the compat_diag.skprx module can also be found in os0-inactive partition on early vita's that have never had a system update.


{| class="wikitable"
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= Demo Mode =
== More System Information ==
[[Image:Demomode.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The demo mode at a PS Vita]]
[[File:Hidden_menu.jpg|300px|thumb|right| ]]
[Available only via an external software (IDU) Cartridge]
[http://wololo.net/wagic/2012/01/04/the-hidden-system-menu-of-the-ps-vita/ Original info provided by wololo]
 
It will show 'DEMO MODE' in the bottom right corner of the PS Vita, and said demo mode will hide most pre-installed applications.
 
'''To enable this mode:''' An external PS Vita (IDU) Cartridge is necessary to add the demo mode to a retail model.''
 
'''To (temporary) disable this mode:''' Hold L + R + UP + START (for a few seconds)
 
 
Not much is known about the demo mode (aka. Kiosk firmware) of the PS Vita. It is just known, that temporary disabling it with restart the PS Vita on its own after 5 minutes, if the device is not running any kind of software (e.g. a game) and if it is not connected to an external power charger.
 
Updating/Downgrading the PS Vita will not remove the demo mode, the device remains a kiosk device, unless one removes the demo mode with the IDU cartridge which installed it in the first place.


= Show Mode =
This menu contains information about the system build, repository, revision,… doesn’t look like it’s super useful information for now, but still interesting I guess.<br />
 
The combination to get this menu to show requires practice.<br />
Only avalible on DEX (TestKit or Retail with modified shell.self)
Works on Firmware 1.510
 
Show mode is exactly the same as normal mode only the Power and PS Buttons have been disabled
 
there not really disabled, if you hold down the PS Button you can still exit out of an app
and if you hold down the Power button you can force power off the device
 
to enable/disable showmode, any time on the livearea screen press and hold
 
L + R + RIGHT + START + POWER
 
=Manufacturing Mode=
Currently Known Differences To Retail.
 
1. Manufacturing mode will not run retail games, however this can be bypassed by installing Henkaku.
 
2. Disabling/Enabling Manufacturing mode is Only via F00D usually with a JIG
 
3. At Bootup Manufacturing mode will auto-run a self located @ ux0:psp2diag.self or sd0:psp2diag.self
 
4. Manufacturing mode FileSystem is the same as retail,
 
5. Manufacturing mode places a watermark in the bottom corner. See Below:
 
[[File:COKZi6H.jpg|200px]]
 
= More System Information =
 
This menu contains information about the system build, repository, revision, etc. The combination to get this menu to show requires practice.
 
== On PS Vita ==
 
See also [https://forum.devchroma.nl/index.php/topic,167.0.html Original information by Princess of Sleeping], [http://wololo.net/wagic/2012/01/04/the-hidden-system-menu-of-the-ps-vita/ Original information by Nabnab].
 
=== Old combo ===
 
The old combo works on firmware 1.510 and lower. It does not work on FW 1.810.011 and above.


# Go to Settings > System > System Information
# Go to Settings > System > System Information
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# Release those buttons then immediately press the start button
# Release those buttons then immediately press the start button


=== New combo ===
The new combo works on firmware 1.810.011 and above. It does not work on FW 1.510 and below.


# Push Left Analog Stick Up
# Hold Left Analog Stick Down
# Hold R trigger
# Press Digital Pad Up button
# Release Left Analog Stick Down
# Wait 5 seconds
# Release R trigger
# Press Start and Select


=== Sample ===
[[File:Hidden_menu.jpg|300px|thumb|right|This is on the PS Vita]]
All the information come from [[index.dat]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Description !! Parameter !! Example !! Notes
|-
| release || 0x[FW_VERSION] || 0x01510021 || -
|-
| Build || [CEX/DEX/TOOL/...] || CEX || -
|-
| security-repository-path || release_branches/release_[FW_VERSION] || release_branches/release_01.510 || -
|-
| security-revision || [Revision ID] || 5104 || -
|-
| sys-repository-path || release_branches/release_[FW_VERSION] || release_branches/release_01.510 || -
|-
| sys-revision || [Revision ID] || 61761 || -
|-
| sdk-internal-build-number || [SDK Revision ID] || 76483 || -
|-
| vsh-repository-path || release_branches/release_[FW_VERSION] || release_branches/release_01.510 || -
|-
| vsh-revision || [Revision ID] || 83588 || -
|-
| vsh-build-number || [Revision ID] || 399369 || -
|-
| Product Code || [CEX/DEX/TOOL/...]_[J1/E12/...] || CEX_E12 || -
|-
| Settings format Version || [FW] || 001.500.61 || -
|-
|}


Another sample:
    release: 0x01520011
    build: CEX
    security-repository-path: release_branches/release_01.520
    security-revision: 5135
    sys-repository-path: release_branches/release_01.520
    sys-revision: 62515
    sdk-internal-build-number: 77206
    vsh-repository-path: release_branches/release_01.520
    vsh-revision: 84399
    vsh-build-number: 405413
    Product Code: CEX_E12
    Settings format Version:001.500.61


== On PSP ==


[[File:System_Information_Plus_PSP.png|300px|thumb|right|This is on the PSP]]
This "menu" is available also on the PSP. this is an example.


All the information come from ''flash0/vsh/etc/version.txt''.


*release:6.39:
== ?? Mode ==
*build:5148,0,3,1,0:builder@vsh-build6
*system:57445@release_639,0x06030910:
*vsh:p6611@release_639,v58354@release_639,20110518:
*target:1:WorldWide
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