To minimize these risks, make sure you:
However, Sony continued to patch the Vita with firmware updates. When firmware 3.69 and 3.70 arrived, they blocked older versions of h-encore. This sparked an arms race between developers and Sony.
Unlike its predecessor (h-encore²), this version is specifically designed for users who wish to keep their Vita on an older firmware or who are using a PS TV (PlayStation TV) with similar requirements.