PSV Cleaner Vita

PSV Cleaner
PSV Cleaner
General
Author	theheroGAC
Type	Utilities
Version	1.0.4
License	N/A
Last Updated	2025/10/13
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A powerful and user-friendly temporary files cleaner for the PS Vita. It can help you free up valuable storage space by safely removing temporary files, cache data, and system dumps that accumulate over time.

Features

Removes 90+ types of temporary files including system cache, homebrew logs, and application data.
Only deletes temporary files, never touches your games, saves, or important data.
See exactly which files will be deleted before cleaning with detailed list view.
Choose what to clean with an intuitive options menu.
Provide real-time statistics of how much space you can free before cleaning with recursive calculation.
Clean, professional UI with smooth animations and scrollable file list.
GPU Optimized.

Installation

Download the VPK file.

Install using VitaShell or PKGi.

User guide

What it cleans

System Files:
- System temporary files and cache
- System logs and SQLite temporary databases
- System update and patch temporary files
- Shader compilation logs
File Managers & Package Installers:
- VitaShell file manager cache, logs, and trash
- PKGi package installer temporary files and cache
- Package installation temporary files
- App metadata temporary files
Emulators:
- RetroArch emulator cache, logs, and shader cache
- Adrenaline PSP emulator cache and crash dumps
- PSP emulator temporary files
Homebrew Applications:
- VitaGrafix, reF00D, NoNpDrm cache
- Autoplugin 1 & 2 cache and logs
- PSVshell, SaveManager logs
- VitaCheat, rinCheat, TropHAX logs
- Henkaku, TAI, 0syscall6 cache
- Moonlight streaming cache
Media & Web:
- Browser and WebKit cache
- Picture, video, music thumbnails (regenerable)
- Network temporary files
Other:
- Crash dump files (psp2core, psp2dmp)
- USB/SD card storage temporary files
- Background download temporary files
- License temporary files

Important notes

Backup important data before first use (though it's safe, it's always good practice).
Works best with regular use to maintain optimal performance.
Compatible with all major PS Vita homebrew applications.

How to use

Launch the application.
View how much space can be freed (calculated recursively).
Press Cross to preview all files that will be deleted.
Review the detailed file list with sizes.
Press Cross again to confirm and start cleaning.
Watch the progress bar complete.
See results and updated space available.

Optional: Press Triangle on main screen to access selective cleaning options.

Screenshots

Changelog

v1.04

Added
- Emergency Stop System - Safe interruption of cleaning operations
  - Real-time Stop - Press Circle button during cleaning to stop safely
  - Operation Tracking - Monitors active operations and cleanup state
  - Emergency Screen - Clear feedback when operation is interrupted
  - Partial Results - Shows statistics of files actually deleted before interruption
  - Safe Cleanup - Proper resource cleanup when stopping mid-operation
  - Visual Feedback - Progress bar shows "Stopping operation..." when stopping
- Enhanced User Safety - Improved operation control
  - Graceful Interruption - Handling of operation interruption with user feedback
  - System State Preservation - Recovery options after emergency stop
  - Informative Emergency Screen - Details about what happened during interruption
Technical
- Emergency Stop Flags - Global flags for operation state tracking
- Safe Operation Lifecycle - Start/end/cleanup operation management
- Improved Progress Bar - Visual feedback for emergency stop requests
- Resource Cleanup Functions - Proper cleanup when operations are interrupted
UI & UX Improvements
- Operation Management - Better handling of long-running operations
- Emergency Stop Request Handling - Safe state transitions during interruptions
- User Confirmation for Interrupted Operations - Clear messaging about operation status

v1.03

Added
- Cleaning Profiles System - Three intelligent cleaning modes
  - Quick Profile - Only safe cache files (VitaShell, PKGi, RetroArch, Browser, etc.)
  - Complete Profile - All temporary files and system cleanup (default mode)
  - Selective Profile - User manually chooses which categories to clean
- Profile Selection Screen - Elegant initial screen at app startup
  - Navigate profiles with D-Pad Up/Down
  - Detailed descriptions for each profile mode
  - One-time selection that configures the entire session
- Cleanup Counter System - Persistent statistics tracking
  - Saves total number of cleaning sessions
  - Displays "Cleanup #X" on completion screen
  - Persistent storage in ux0:data/PSV_Cleaner/counter.txt
- Additional Cleaning Paths - Extended coverage
  - ux0:download/ and ux0:downloads/ complete directory scanning
  - Enhanced download temporary file detection
Improved
- User Interface Centering - Professional text positioning
  - All main titles perfectly centered on screen
  - Consistent button alignment and spacing
  - Improved visual hierarchy
- Profile-Based Menu Initialization - Dynamic menu configuration
  - Menu options automatically set based on selected profile
  - Quick mode: only cache categories enabled by default
  - Complete mode: all cleaning options enabled
  - Selective mode: nothing pre-selected for manual choice
- Navigation Experience - Enhanced user flow
  - Square Button: Change cleaning profile anytime
  - Seamless switching between profile modes
  - Persistent profile memory during session
Technical
- Added PROFILE_QUICK, PROFILE_COMPLETE, PROFILE_SELECTIVE enum system
- Dynamic menu initialization with profile parameter
- Persistent counter file management
- Enhanced download path coverage (now 95 cleaning paths total)
- Improved text positioning calculations for perfect centering

v1.02

Added
- File Preview System - View all files that will be deleted before cleaning with detailed list
  - Scrollable file list supporting thousands of files
  - Individual file sizes displayed
  - Total files count and size summary
  - Navigate with D-Pad Up/Down
  - Confirm with X or cancel with O
- Enhanced File Detection - Added 40+ new cleaning paths
  - VitaGrafix cache and logs
  - reF00D cache
  - NoNpDrm temporary files
  - 0syscall6 cache
  - TAI plugin system cache
  - PSVshell logs and cache
  - SaveManager logs
  - VitaCheat, rinCheat, TropHAX logs
  - WebKit cache and localstorage
  - Network temporary files
  - SQLite temporary databases
  - Package installation temp files
  - Media thumbnails (picture, video, music)
  - RetroArch shader cache
  - Background download temp files
  - And more...
- Statistics Display - Detailed completion screen showing:
  - Total space freed
  - Number of files deleted
  - Visual success indicator
- Dump File Detection - Special scanning for crash dump files
  - Detects .psp2dmp files in ux0:data/
  - Detects .psp2core files in ux0:data/
  - Shows in preview list before deletion
Improved
- Recursive Space Calculation - Fixed space calculation to scan subdirectories
  - Now correctly calculates all temporary files in nested folders
  - More accurate space estimation before cleaning
- Auto-Refresh After Cleaning - Space available automatically recalculates after each cleaning session
  - No more stuck at zero after cleaning
  - Fresh calculation on every app launch
- Memory Management - Dynamic file list with automatic expansion
  - Efficient memory allocation for large file lists
  - Proper cleanup to prevent memory leaks
Fixed
- Space calculation showing zero after cleaning
- Missing files in subdirectories during scan
- Crash dump files not appearing in preview
Technical
- Total cleaning paths increased from 54 to 94
- Added global file counter for deletion tracking
- Improved recursive directory scanning algorithm
- Enhanced preview system with scrollbar for large lists

v1.01

Bug fix and other features.

v1.0

First Release.

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