Firmware 3.73 is the released by Sony for the PlayStation Vita. It is a minor incremental update released in late 2019, primarily focused on system stability rather than new features.

The "Better" download of 3.73 is the one you use to of your Vita.

For users on PS Vita firmware 3.73, the focus has shifted from seeking the firmware itself to utilizing it as a gateway for homebrew. While 3.73 was once the latest update, it has been superseded by firmware 3.74 , released in May 2022. Downloading & Installing Firmware 3.73

While Sony's official support site now hosts the , you can still update your console through the following built-in methods:

Once on 3.73, follow these steps (as of the latest scene standards):

There are several reasons why a PS Vita user might want to download a specific firmware version like 3.73: