To install these files, you must have a modded console running custom firmware (like HENkaku) and the file manager .
The community has developed several "must-have" VPKs to enhance the handheld experience:
: The icon displayed on your Vita’s home screen. How to Install VPKs on PS Vita
: Open VitaShell on your Vita, navigate to the folder where you saved the file, and highlight it.
: Once finished, the VPK file itself can be deleted to save space. A new bubble for the app will appear in your LiveArea. Essential Homebrew VPKs
A VPK is essentially a renamed ZIP archive containing the application's structure. Key files within a VPK include: : The main executable that launches the app.