Support: System Software Updates
PlayStation®Vita System Software Update
PlayStation®Vita System Software Update 2.12
An update to the PlayStation®Vita system software was released on May 8, 2013. You can use this to update your system software to version 2.12.
A PS Vita system software update is required to use PlayStation®Network features and some features on the system. Also, downloading and installing the PS Vita system software update will update your PS Vita system's operating system to include the latest security patches, as well as new and revised applications, features, and settings. It is recommended that you always maintain your system to use the latest version of the system software.
- You can now manage icons on the home screen in folders. > See details
- An icon now appears on the info bar when a PS Vita card is inserted.> See details
- You can now watch streaming videos on a web page > See details
- Email messages in HTML format can now be displayed.> See details
- Up to five email addresses can now be added to a single contact.> See details
- [Mute Automatically] has been added under [Sound & Display] as an option. > See details
- The number of applications you can control using the buttons on the PS Vita system has been increased. > See details
- Update files for your purchased PlayStation®Mobile format software can now be automatically downloaded. To use this feature, a subscription to PlayStation®Plus is necessary.Tap the
(Settings) > [Start] > [PlayStation®Network] > [Automatic Update Settings] > [Update Automatically] checkbox to set a checkmark. - A connection to the Internet using a Wi-Fi connection might be required to automatically update
- When reporting content purchased from PlayStation®Mobile as inappropriate, details can now be included.
- Multiple contacts can now be selected at once when a new message is created. Contacts can be selected from [Friends] and [Party].
- Still images can now be displayed in high resolution when enlarged
- You can now upload or download saved data for games to
(Online Storage) using a mobile network. To use this feature, a subscription to PlayStation®Plus is necessary. - When you copy PS Vita format software from a PS3™ system, you can now check whether update data is available and automatically download it.
- The system software of the PS3™ system must be version 4.40 or later.
- You can now add a name to PS Vita system backup data when saving it to a PS3™ system or a computer (Windows®/Mac).
- The system software of the PS3™ system must be version 4.40 or later.
- The Content Manager Assistant for PlayStation® on your computer must be updated.
- [Body] has been added as a search target for email messages.
- When you tap [Other] to add an email account, the information you add has been simplified.
- Folder assignments of email accounts supporting IMAP have been improved.
- All contacts can now be deleted at once. You can delete the contact list after tapping
(Options) > [Settings] > [Format Email Application Database] to delete the account. - [Use Wi-Fi in Power Save Mode] has been added under [Power Save Settings] as an option.
- [Disconnect Wi-Fi Connection Automatically] under [Network] > [Wi-Fi Settings] has been removed.
- System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
- System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
- The layout of the home screen can now be saved on a memory card.
Main features in system software update version 2.12 (including 2.10 and 2.11)
Home screen
(Browser)
(Email)
(Settings)
Other new or revised features in version 2.12 (including 2.10 and 2.11)
PlayStation®Network
(PS Store)
(Group Messaging)
(Photos)
(Content Manager)
(Email)
(Settings)
Other
New for 2.12
New for 2.11
New for 2.10
Notices
- Do not download or install the update using data other than the official update data provided online or on a PS Vita card by Sony Computer Entertainment. Do not download or install updates by methods other than those described in the system documentation or on this website. If you download or install update data from a different source, by a different method, or on a PS Vita system that has been altered or modified in any way, the PS Vita system might not operate properly and might not be able to install the official update data. Any of these actions can void the PS Vita system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Computer Entertainment.
- This update is for PS Vita systems purchased in North America. DO NOT update your PS Vita system using this website if you purchased your system outside of North America. There is no guarantee of proper operation with models sold outside North America. For details about PS Vita systems purchased outside of North America, please visit the website for your region.
- Do not turn off the power or remove the memory card for the PS Vita system during the update process. Interrupting the update can cause a system malfunction.
- It might not be possible to start the update if the battery charge level is low.
- The power button and the PS button do not function during the system update process.
- You might not be able to use some applications or content without first updating the system software.
Update Methods
You can update your PS Vita system software by any of the methods described below.
After the update is completed, go to the PS Vita system home screen and tap 
(Settings) > [Start] > [System] >
[System Information]. If the version number of the system update you used for updating the system is displayed in the [System Software] field, this means that the update was completed successfully.
Perform the update using the Wi-Fi feature of the PS Vita system.
Update by connecting to a PS3™ system >>
Use the network feature of a PS3™ system to download the latest update file via the Internet.
Update by connecting to a PC >>
Use the computer’s network feature (Windows® / Mac) to download the latest update file via the Internet.
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