Note: sideloading is not the recommended method for application distribution, but we recognize the need for sideloading in certain situations.

Ultimately, sideloading consists of four major steps:

1. Downloading the .apk file

2. Installing SideQuest on your computer 

3. Enabling developer mode on your Quest 2 headset

4. Using SideQuest to load an application

Downloading the .apk file

1. Click on the link provided to download the .apk file

Installing SideQuest on your computer

1. Go to SideQuestVR.com

2. Click on the GET SIDEQUEST button on the top of the page

3. Download the correct version for your computer’s operation system (choose the "Advanced Installer")

4. Load the downloaded file

Enabling Developer mode

1. Create an Oculus developer account by going to Oculus Developer Center | Overview 

   1. Sign-in using the Meta account you used to set up your Quest headset

   2. Scroll down and select the link to Create an Organization

   3. Enter the name of your organization (this can be anything)

   4. Select submit

   5. Agree to the terms of the agreement

   6. Enter a credit card or phone number for identity verification. There is no charge to be an Oculus developer, but Meta’s terms of service do require one of these piece of information on file.

2. Open the Oculus app on your phone

3. Select Menu
   
   
4. Select Devices
   
   

5. Select Connect to have the app search for your headset
   
   

6. When the headset is connected, select Developer Mode under Headset Settings
   
   

7. Toggle the developer mode switch to on
   
   

Using SideQuest to load an application

1. Open SideQuest on your computer
   
   

2. Connect your Quest 2 headset to your computer using the USB cable

3. Inside the headset, select Allow USB Debugging

4. Ensure your headset is successfully connected with the green circle on the menu bar
   
   

5. Click the Install APK file from folder on computer icon on the top menu bar
   
   

6. Select the downloaded Moth+Flame apk and select Open
   
   

7. It will take a couple of minutes for the apk to load. You can ensure the apk had loaded successfully when the pink status icon turns to a check mark.
   
   
   
   

To launch a sideloaded application:

1. Inside the Oculus home screen select the Apps icon on right side of the bottom bar
   
   

2. Select the drop down menu on the top right
   
   

3. Select Unknown Sources
   
   

4. Select the application you sideloaded to launch the application