Sony’s latest background patches (as of early 2025) have become aggressive. If your Vita connects to Wi-Fi, it will attempt to force-download a dummy update file. The "3.74 Hot" fix includes a DNS or proxy setting that redirects Sony’s update servers to a localhost, preventing accidental updates that would wipe your homebrew.
: New PSN accounts can no longer be created directly on the PS Vita console. Users must now create accounts via a PC or mobile browser. Limited Account Management ps vita system software update 374 hot
Unlike the major 3.60 “HENkaku” era, update weighs in at approximately 23 MB . It is tiny. That lack of size confirms it contains no new user-facing features, no UI changes, and no performance improvements for retail games. It is purely backend maintenance. Sony’s latest background patches (as of early 2025)
: Users can no longer use their standard PSN password. To sign in, they must generate a unique "Device Setup Password" on a PC or mobile device through Sony’s Account Management site. : New PSN accounts can no longer be