Update features (ver 1.61)

Find out what features are included in PS Vita system software update 1.61.

An update to the PS Vita system software was released on 21 February 2012. If you update your PS Vita system, the system software version will be 1.61 and the following features will be updated.

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.

Main features in system software update version 1.61

• System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
  

By installing PS Vita system software to version 1.61, new features released as part of system software 1.60 will be updated.

Main features in system software update version 1.60

• The lighting pattern of the PS button has been changed to light up blue when the system is on.
• The PS Vita system now automatically starts up in a safe mode the first time you turn it on after the system was turned off by pressing and holding the power button for 30 seconds. This approach for turning the power off is used when you cannot turn the system off using the normal steps, or when the system does not operate correctly.

Safe mode is a start-up mode for your PS Vita system, in which only a few system functions are available for solving problems. When the system starts up in safe mode, follow the on-screen instructions.

• A new application, Maps, has been added. The icon for the application is on the home screen.

For details about the application, refer to the PS Vita system User's Guide at manuals.playstation.net/document/.

• You can now take videos in Photos.

For details about this operation, refer to the PS Vita system User's Guide at manuals.playstation.net/document/.

• In Settings, the position where [Flight Mode] appears has changed.

You can adjust the flight mode setting under Settings > [Start] > [Flight Mode].

• You can now publish stories about the products that you rate in PS Store to Facebook®.

You must first tap the checkbox [Publish Rating Stories] under Settings > [Start] > [PlayStation®Network] > [Facebook] to set a checkmark.

• In near, players' information is now displayed on the [Discoveries] screen.

On this screen, a list of the online IDs of up to 100 players that you have encountered, and the number of times that you encountered each player, are displayed. Tap an online ID to display that player's profile screen.

• You can now report inappropriate messages in Group Messaging and inappropriate comments about an activity.

To report inappropriate messages or comments, tap [Grief Report] under [Options] on the screen that shows entire messages or the screen that lists comments for activities.

• You can now delete back-up files in Content Manager.

For details about this operation, refer to the PS Vita system User's Guide at manuals.playstation.net/document/.

• The Mac OS version of Content Manager Assistant for PlayStation® has been released. The Windows® version has also been updated.

Download Content Manager Assistant for PlayStation from the following website:

http://cma.dl.playstation.net/cma/

Refer to the website for the installation instructions.

To use Content Manager Assistant for PlayStation, you must use the version that supports a specific PS Vita system software version. Always update Content Manager Assistant for PlayStation and the system software of your PS Vita system to the latest version.

• "PlayStation®Network account" has been renamed to "Sony Entertainment Network account".

You can continue using your current sign-in ID and password to sign in to PlayStation Network.

• For details about these and other features, refer to the PS Vita system User's Guide at manuals.playstation.net/document/.

• Facebook is a service that helps you connect and share with the people in your life.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Note:

• 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 Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and Gulf states. Do not update your PS Vita system using this website if you purchased your system outside of these regions. There is no guarantee of proper operation with models sold outside of these regions. For details about PS Vita systems purchased outside of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and Gulf states, 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.