Digging Deeper

Troubleshooting & Tips

• Handset not working - remove and reinsert or replace battery

• Hold down power button to shut down and restart

• SideQuest makes it easier to bulk installed apps

• 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. The handsets do not function and it uses a 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 and installing new apps - once an app is "owned" by an account, it can be installed without the need for a PIN or password.

• Managing storage space - a 256GB Oculus Quest is recommended as it's easy to fill a 64GB Oculus Quest if you install too many apps or record movies, or download content. In settings you can view what items are taking up the most space and delete those you are not using (apps, videos, images...)

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

• 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

• 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 (and allow access 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.

• https://sidequestvr.com/setup-howto

• 60+ Educational Apps available through SideQuest (opens worksheet in Google Sheet)

• How to sideload apps on the Oculus Quest and Quest 2

• How To Sideload Apps & Games On Oculus Quest

• A Quick Guide to Sideloading Apps

• Oculus Quest Free Utilities Guide