Embedded Files
Management
The use of a Mobile Device Manager (MDM) is highly recommended. An MDM allows a teacher to hide the settings you do not want students to access, such as device settings, or the Meta Store. A teacher can launch, or turn access to specific apps on/off from their computer via a console - for all headsets in a couple of clicks. Setup can take some time, and the headsets must be added to the MDM using a sideloading process - but the steps are well documented. There are currently two popular choices for Meta (or Pico) Mobile Device Managers:
ManageXR - for pricing contact Brooks Filippin brooks@managexr.com
ArborXR - for pricing contact Mychal Augustine mychal@arborxr.com
Troubleshooting & Tips
Handset not working - remove and reinsert or replace battery
Hold down power button
SideQuest makes it easier to bulk installed apps which have not been purchased
The Oculus Quest can be synced with up to 3 account (new). However, this can be confusing and not recommended
An Oculus Quest may be erased through the mobile app or by holding down the power button on the Oculus Quest for 30 - 45 seconds and following the prompts in the menu using the volume button as the handsets do not function in this DOS like menu
There is no way to rename the Oculus Quest - it uses the serial # (# posted on a sticker attached to the side strap)
Updating apps
Managing storage space - don't save too many videos!
Hard Reboot
Hard Reboot
Turn off your headset.
Hold the power and volume (-) button on your headset down simultaneously until the boot screen loads on your headset.
Use the volume buttons on your headset to highlight Boot Device and press the power button.
Use the volume buttons on your headset to highlight Yes and press the power button.
If that has no effect on the issue, then please perform a factory reset
Factory Reset
Factory Reset
Turn off your headset.
Hold the power and volume (-) button on your headset down simultaneously until the boot screen loads on your headset.
Use the volume buttons on your headset to highlight Factory Reset and press the power button.
Use the volume buttons on your headset to highlight Yes and press the power button.
Transport and Storage
Transport and Storage
Spectrum Storage Cart - holds 15 Meta Quest headset ~ $2,300 - contact Nathan LaBarba nathan@prismsvr.com
VR Headset Charging Cart from Spectrum Furniture - contact Brian Lambert
UVISAN Charge and Disinfect Carts - variety of sizes (mid-size is about $6,000) from the U.K.
CRAFTSMAN X-large 50-Gallon Rolling Tote - Lowes $50 (hold ~ 15)
Recording - Images and Video
Recording - Images and Video
Three options for sharing images and video
Share via Facebook and then from within Facebook, they can be downloaded - requires a Facebook video downloader such as https://fbdown.net
Plug your Oculus Quest into a computer (may require a USB C to USB A cable or adapter if using the Oculus charging cable). In the headset, allow the computer to access the Oculus Quest. It shows up as a storage device - find the files and copy them to your computer
Transfer files from an Oculus Quest to a Mac requires installation of the free Android File Transfer app on the Mac
Transfer files - share with Facebook account or sync to Mobile app, or transfer using SideQuest app
App Lab
App Lab
Oculus makes it a challenge for new apps to be added to the Oculus App store. And installing apps using the Sidequest installation process can be a challenge. So Oculus partnered with SideQuest to create a solution called the "SideQuest App Lab." Apps in SideQuest which are featured in the App Lab, ofter must be purchased, but they can be installed using the normal process => clicking on an app to install, no cables and no SideQuest or developer's account is required. Look for the "Get on Oculus" button. This opens a hidden portal in the Oculus Store for these developer apps.
SideQuest - with App Lab most won't need to use this
SideQuest - with App Lab most won't need to use this
SideQuest is an app and website. It allows a user to install and manage apps on the Oculus Quest independent from the Oculus Store. At first, the process sounds daunting, but it is well worth the effort as it provides access to apps not available in the Oculus Store (most at no cost.) You must create an Oculus Developers Accounts (takes only a minute) and toggle developer mode on in the mobile app (not in the headset.) And install the SideQuest app and if on a Windows computer, the drivers. Some of the apps are still in development or beta, and the developers welcome feedback.
60+ Educational Apps available through SideQuest (opens worksheet in Google Sheet)
Voice Commands and Hand Tracking
Voice Commands and Hand Tracking
Voice Commands - once activated, simply double tap the Oculus Button to activate
Popular Voice Commands include: exit app, shut down, go to wifi, change guardian, turn up/down the volume, turn on passthrough, open app name, take a photo, start or stop recording, start/stop casting
Hand Tracking - allows you to use your hands in place of the touch controllers
Oculus Support - Hand Tracking
Point and pinch to select something
Pinch and scroll to scroll up/down, left/right
Palm pinch to return to home menu
When activated - it opens a short interactive tutorial
Some apps have been optimized for hand tracking - SideQuest has an entire category of apps designed to take advantage of hand tracking
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