# Installing APK on Oculus Quest 2
If you’re using an Oculus Quest 2 and you want to install an APK (Android Package) file on it, you might be wondering how to do so. Fortunately, it’s a relatively straightforward process that involves a few steps. Here’s a guide on how to install an APK on your Oculus Quest 2.
## A Quick Note on SideQuest
Before we proceed to the steps, it’s worth mentioning a tool called SideQuest. It’s a software that essentially allows you to sideload APK files onto your Oculus Quest 2. It’s a useful tool to have, especially if you want to install non-Oculus Store apps. You can download SideQuest from their official website.
## Step 1 – Turn on Developer Mode
Before you can install an APK on your Oculus Quest 2, you’ll have to turn on Developer Mode. Here’s how:
– Turn on your Oculus Quest 2
– Open the Oculus app on your mobile phone
– Navigate to Settings > Oculus Quest 2
– Toggle on Developer Mode
## Step 2 – Connect Your Oculus Quest 2 to Your Computer
To install an APK on your Oculus Quest 2, you’ll have to connect it to your computer. Here’s how:
– Turn on your Oculus Quest 2
– Connect it to your computer via USB cable
– Choose “File transfer” when the prompt pops up on your Oculus Quest 2’s display
## Step 3 – Download the APK file
Once you have your Oculus Quest 2 connected to your computer via USB cable, you can now download the APK file. Make sure that the APK file you’re downloading is compatible with the Oculus Quest 2.
## Step 4 – Drag and Drop the APK file
Once you’ve downloaded the APK file, you can now drag and drop it onto your Oculus Quest 2. Here’s how:
– Look for the Oculus Quest 2 drive on your computer
– Open it and go to the “Downloads” folder
– Drag and drop the APK file onto the “Download” folder on your Oculus Quest 2
## Step 5 – Install the APK file
Once you’ve finished dragging and dropping the APK file onto your Oculus Quest 2, you can now install it. Here’s how:
– Unplug your Oculus Quest 2 from your computer
– Put on your Oculus Quest 2
– Open the Oculus TV app
– Go to “Unknown Sources”
– Locate the APK file you just installed and select it
– Click on “Install”
And that’s it! You’ve successfully installed an APK file on your Oculus Quest 2.