You can update your system via three primary methods as outlined on the official PlayStation Support site : : Select Settings > Start . Tap System Update > Update using Wi-Fi . PC Connection : Install the Content Manager Assistant on your computer. Connect your Vita to the PC via USB. Select System Update > Update by Connecting to a PC . PS3 Connection : Connect the Vita to a PS3 using a USB cable.
One of the subtle but crucial changes in 3.74 involved the system activation process. Historically, Sony utilized a web-based activation portal and an in-console activation method. With the eventual shutdown of the web store, the console’s internal mechanisms for activating the device for game and video content became critical. ps vita system software update 3.74