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theherogac/vitavault-backup-utility — explained in plain English

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tl;dr

A backup and restore app for the PlayStation Vita handheld console, letting users save game data, trophies, and licenses, and transfer backups to a PC over FTP or USB.

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  root((VitaVault))
    What it does
      Backs up Vita data
      Restores from backup
      Transfers via FTP or USB
    Tech stack
      C
      PS Vita SDK
      vita2d
    Use cases
      Back up saves and trophies
      Restore system state
      Download to PC
    Audience
      PS Vita homebrew users

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what do people make with this?

VIBE 1

Back up PlayStation Vita game saves, trophies, and licenses before a system change.

VIBE 2

Restore a previous backup after reinstalling or troubleshooting the Vita's system software.

VIBE 3

Transfer backups from the Vita to a PC using the built-in FTP server or USB storage mode.

VIBE 4

Manage multiple backup profiles for quick minimal, normal, or complete backups.

what's the stack?

CPS Vita SDKvita2d

how it stacks up fr

theherogac/vitavault-backup-utility0xsv1/ghosttype-bofatc1441/hrs3300-arduino-library
Stars777
LanguageCCC
Last pushed2020-07-05
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultyhardhardmoderate
Complexity3/54/52/5
Audiencegeneraldeveloperdeveloper

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how do i run it?

Difficulty · hard time til it works · 1h+

Requires installing as unsafe homebrew with extended system permissions on a hacked PS Vita.

in plain english

VitaVault is a backup app for the PlayStation Vita handheld game console, built to make saving and restoring your console's data simple and customizable. It can back up game saves, trophies, license files, or any other custom folder you choose, and it runs its own graphics accelerated interface directly on the Vita's screen. The app is controlled entirely with the Vita's own buttons and D-Pad, organized into sidebar sections for backing up, restoring, tools, FTP file transfer, USB storage, and settings. It can automatically scan for installed games, including their downloadable content, patches, saves, and trophies, and lets a person choose exactly where backups get saved, whether that is internal storage, an SD card adapter, or a memory card. Backup profiles let a user quickly switch between minimal, normal, or complete backup sets, and a built in manager lets old backups be viewed, restored, or deleted from within the app itself. To get backups off the Vita and onto a computer, VitaVault includes a built in FTP server, plus the option to connect the Vita to a PC as a plain USB storage device. A companion Windows script is included that can automatically download all backups, just the newest one, or a specific backup by name, over that FTP connection. The app also supports multiple languages through simple text files, so translations can be added without recompiling the program. The README carries a clear warning: VitaVault installs as an unsafe type of homebrew software, meaning it needs extended permissions to reach protected parts of the Vita's system storage. Modifying or restoring those system files carries a real risk of permanently damaging the console or losing data, and the author states they are not responsible for any such damage. Anyone using this tool is expected to understand what they are backing up or restoring and to keep a fallback in case something goes wrong.

prompts (copy fr)

prompt 1
Walk me through the steps to back up my PS Vita game saves using VitaVault.
prompt 2
Help me set up the download_backup.bat script to pull backups from my Vita over FTP.
prompt 3
Explain the risks mentioned in this README before I install VitaVault as unsafe homebrew.
prompt 4
Show me how to change VitaVault's backup destination and update the matching PC download settings.

Frequently asked questions

what is vitavault-backup-utility fr?

A backup and restore app for the PlayStation Vita handheld console, letting users save game data, trophies, and licenses, and transfer backups to a PC over FTP or USB.

What language is vitavault-backup-utility written in?

Mainly C. The stack also includes C, PS Vita SDK, vita2d.

How hard is vitavault-backup-utility to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated hard, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.

Who is vitavault-backup-utility for?

Mainly general.

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