Sideload using command and ADB
V1.2
Purpose: This article will walk you through on how to sideload VR content onto your headset using ADB and command lines.
- Download the driver from Oculus.com. When the download finishes it will be in your "Downloads" folder, find and extract the zip file into a folder.
- Now right click on android_winusb.inf and click Install.
- Then connect your Oculus to the computer and put on a headset and allow connection.
- After your computer will see the device as a storage device.
- Extract the contents of the platform-tools folder to an easy to find folder on your PC, such as C:\ADB. You’ll need to type out the path to this folder when sideloading, so putting the file near the root of your drive saves typing time
- Download and install the Minimal ADB and Fastbooot Tool from https://androiddatahost.com/uq6us
Follow these steps to install an app:
- Make sure your headset is connected to your PC via USB.
- Right click on the Windows Start button at the bottom left of your screen and click File Explorer, then make your way to C:\ADB
- Move VR content to C:\ADB
- Run program
- Once program is open Type in: ADB install C:\ADB\Filename.apk Wait a few seconds to get “Success”
- Go back to your device and make your way into the folder: This PC\Quest 2\Internal shared storage\Android\obb
- Copy your .OBB file into the corresponding folder.
Quest 1 & 2
- When you put on your headset, you should see a new section in your Library called Unknown Sources. This will contain any VR apps you installed using ADB.
Pico NEO 2 & 3
- When you put on your headset you should see a section called Library on the bar floating in the lower but center of the screen. This will contain any VR apps you installed using ADB.
If have you any questions or still need assistance please contact:
Email: [email protected] or Call: PixoVR at (248) 996-8298 and Press option 3 for Tech Support.
