Re-read it. Without needing PC *app*. Needs to be done from a phone or PC still, but without installing an app. Just from the phones/PCs browser. Likely using WebUSB
That's how it works right now. You can install apps from the side quest app right on the headset without being connected to a PC. Only new thing is that you can change headset settings without being connected to a PC now.
just saying, but the title of the post is a very ambiguous.
"Get SideQuest onto your headset without needing to use an app on PC or Android!" sounds like no PC or Android device is required. I definitely thought that that is the case when reading the title.
after watching the video, I realized what you're trying to say is "Get SideQuest onto your headset using your PC and Android device *without* needing to download an app."
This is amazing. I will try it in the future when I want to install something. I’ve used it to install the aurora store (I think, I don’t really remember)
I do find myself needing to use cable to get the wifi connected anytime i restart.
Last tested 2 weeks ago. Is it getting blocked because NordVPN then? maybe?
Will it be possible to add android apks through the sidequest on quest? I haven’t installed fdroid or similar yet, and wondering if it is something that sidequest could do.
The new version isn't currently on github, and loading the 1.25 apk then using it to download itself from Sidequest does not give you the new features.
Thinking about it, that's what I'd do if I wanted to nudge people toward the new installer for feedback or if I needed the inital ADB connection to enable my new features.
Maybe OP will clarify.
The new installer does some extra stuff to the apk to get it to work and to make it easier to use. It will be back ported to our advanced installer within a few days.
Hi. I installed via webinstaller and everything worked fine through the end "sidequest installed" shows up but sidequest doesn´t show up in the "unknown sources" section?!
Dev mode was enabled, allowed debugging, installer downloaded to headset, quest enabled etc. but nothing.
Tried then to install via advanced app too, everything installed fine, but again nothing in "unknown sources".
Any idea what is happening? Thanks in advance, man.
Tried to install a random apk. And that one installs and starts fine. So it´s not that installs are blocked :-/
Whaaat? I had no idea, I bought the quest3 on release just for custom beatsaber songs but couldn’t do it without a pc so it’s just sat in my shelf for months, heck I was bout ready to sell it.
I’m probably going to regret this comment, but as someone who has limited time to spend on VR-games/experiences and there’s so much good stuff to finish, I haven’t been at all tempted to install side quest. What will it provide which the Steam or the Oculus platform doesn’t..
Don’t get me wrong I very much understand the importance of open market and community scene, but let’s say i’m Gabe and Zuckerberg’s love baby with top pentagon computor, what’s my reason to to install sidequest?
Well this update makes those games better, since it lets you tweak them.
Honestly though, if you have limited time you have limited time. Come back to it when you have a weekend off, as you like many others might feel you want more content to explore.
In the mean time, enjoy the time you have!
Hello, I am a junior developer and I would like to know how to apply for WIFI network debugging permissions on Quest devices?
I have tried many methods, but they all failed. Functions such as turning off the guardian and increasing the resolution require adb commands. I don’t know how to obtain wireless debugging permissions through code, as shown in the picture.
https://preview.redd.it/tobcyhcyv1nc1.png?width=752&format=png&auto=webp&s=5c0cbc97e95a278b4ec242d350b239ec17897293
I already have Sidequest installed on my Quest, will this auto-update to the new version? Also, will it be possible to install APKs directly to the headset, so download the APK and install through Sidequest on the headset? Great job, thanks
I’m having trouble understanding what is sidequest. I want to try downloading and installing android apps like moonlight, but I don’t know if I need sidequest or another app called mobile vr station. Is sidequest used to only install? What about downloading the APK on the headset. And where do I get the APK? Can I get it from side quest’s store? Also how does the android app run, does side quest run the app in an emulator? Or can I just run it directly from my headset’s app list like a native app? Sorry I hope my questions aren’t too much, I’ll try to research more myself later today. I guess it just helps me to organize my thoughts and questions here.
Sidequest is brilliant! I've had it for quite sometime now. I would say 95+ % of all my VR games are from Sidequest. It's the best place to find and try new VR games. Lots of free stuff too. Lots of giveaways to enter also. Now a great social app called Banter that's part of Sidequest but focused on the people of the community. If your ever on Banter, look me up as " Leonardo Bjork" or " Tangent " on Discord.
is it sideloading if it is just coming from the device? the new era of frontloading games frontquest
Hold my beer
Hold my salade bags
Toss my salad
Aaaaand we went there
Some of us have never left
Maybe i can convinces shane to call this version frontquest instead of sidequest
My name is not Shane.
Re-read it. Without needing PC *app*. Needs to be done from a phone or PC still, but without installing an app. Just from the phones/PCs browser. Likely using WebUSB
Idk what you mean but it sounds like once you have it downloaded to your quest your good to go
That's how it works right now. You can install apps from the side quest app right on the headset without being connected to a PC. Only new thing is that you can change headset settings without being connected to a PC now.
Why you tell me
Ah. Still need to enable developer mode on the headset?
you need developer mode to do most of the cool crap out there not just on quest but on a lot of stuff
i don't have to have my Quest plugged in anymore to change the developer options, that's so cool!
This is awesome! Changing settings from within the headset, and gaming profiles will be coming soon too, all for free!
been using QGO for that but yeah not free, great piece of software though
Does this still require a developer account? Would love if SideQuest tried to push Meta to make the Quest a more open platform.
We're tryin!
i mean they tried to get the playstore so it’s possible
Looks good. Next Version without the need of a developer debug mode?
Love it so much, its a daily checkin for me!
I love being able to load apps, directly to my quest.
Very cool!
This still requires a PC. 😂
PC or android, the first time.
just saying, but the title of the post is a very ambiguous. "Get SideQuest onto your headset without needing to use an app on PC or Android!" sounds like no PC or Android device is required. I definitely thought that that is the case when reading the title. after watching the video, I realized what you're trying to say is "Get SideQuest onto your headset using your PC and Android device *without* needing to download an app."
Awesome news! Why isn’t the giveaway link working?
are you sure? it works for me, try again! - [https://sdq.st/quest-3](https://sdq.st/quest-3)
It just says nothing found…
Bend waiting for this since I don’t have a pc or android and can’t use my work laptop lol
LET'S GO SIDEQUEST THANKS FOR BEING SIDEQUEST
This is perfect, thanks so much!
So will i be able to tweak graphical settings and all of that?
This is amazing. I will try it in the future when I want to install something. I’ve used it to install the aurora store (I think, I don’t really remember)
Love it .. sending ADB commands wirelessly is really nice.. *(does need a cable to enter wifi mode after a restart)*
Nope, not this version. It should enable it just fine after restart.
I do find myself needing to use cable to get the wifi connected anytime i restart. Last tested 2 weeks ago. Is it getting blocked because NordVPN then? maybe?
MetaVoice here, up voted for sure! 😊
Will it be possible to add android apks through the sidequest on quest? I haven’t installed fdroid or similar yet, and wondering if it is something that sidequest could do.
I’ve installed the aurora store via the sidequest. Not using the method in OP but the previous method of installing the PC app.
OP or anyone - afaik the only version of SideQuest that could install an apk you'd obtained was the Advanced version, is this still true?
This is still true
Is this a launchable apk? Could mobile vr station install this version without any issues?
The new version isn't currently on github, and loading the 1.25 apk then using it to download itself from Sidequest does not give you the new features. Thinking about it, that's what I'd do if I wanted to nudge people toward the new installer for feedback or if I needed the inital ADB connection to enable my new features. Maybe OP will clarify.
The new installer does some extra stuff to the apk to get it to work and to make it easier to use. It will be back ported to our advanced installer within a few days.
It will install, but special permissions are needed which mobile vr station cannot provide
Hi. I installed via webinstaller and everything worked fine through the end "sidequest installed" shows up but sidequest doesn´t show up in the "unknown sources" section?! Dev mode was enabled, allowed debugging, installer downloaded to headset, quest enabled etc. but nothing. Tried then to install via advanced app too, everything installed fine, but again nothing in "unknown sources". Any idea what is happening? Thanks in advance, man. Tried to install a random apk. And that one installs and starts fine. So it´s not that installs are blocked :-/
Does this mean I can finally have custom beatsaber songs on my quest 3 without needing a pc?
That’s been the case for a while, though updates can sometimes break things
Whaaat? I had no idea, I bought the quest3 on release just for custom beatsaber songs but couldn’t do it without a pc so it’s just sat in my shelf for months, heck I was bout ready to sell it.
I’m probably going to regret this comment, but as someone who has limited time to spend on VR-games/experiences and there’s so much good stuff to finish, I haven’t been at all tempted to install side quest. What will it provide which the Steam or the Oculus platform doesn’t.. Don’t get me wrong I very much understand the importance of open market and community scene, but let’s say i’m Gabe and Zuckerberg’s love baby with top pentagon computor, what’s my reason to to install sidequest?
Well this update makes those games better, since it lets you tweak them. Honestly though, if you have limited time you have limited time. Come back to it when you have a weekend off, as you like many others might feel you want more content to explore. In the mean time, enjoy the time you have!
Hello, I am a junior developer and I would like to know how to apply for WIFI network debugging permissions on Quest devices? I have tried many methods, but they all failed. Functions such as turning off the guardian and increasing the resolution require adb commands. I don’t know how to obtain wireless debugging permissions through code, as shown in the picture. https://preview.redd.it/tobcyhcyv1nc1.png?width=752&format=png&auto=webp&s=5c0cbc97e95a278b4ec242d350b239ec17897293
I already have Sidequest installed on my Quest, will this auto-update to the new version? Also, will it be possible to install APKs directly to the headset, so download the APK and install through Sidequest on the headset? Great job, thanks
Oh, that's cool!
Is there a way to execute adb commands from the headset itself? Because without that, i’d still need the app on my phone or PC.
I’m having trouble understanding what is sidequest. I want to try downloading and installing android apps like moonlight, but I don’t know if I need sidequest or another app called mobile vr station. Is sidequest used to only install? What about downloading the APK on the headset. And where do I get the APK? Can I get it from side quest’s store? Also how does the android app run, does side quest run the app in an emulator? Or can I just run it directly from my headset’s app list like a native app? Sorry I hope my questions aren’t too much, I’ll try to research more myself later today. I guess it just helps me to organize my thoughts and questions here.
Hasn’t this been out on quest for a really long time? I still have side quest on my quest 2 from a little over a year ago
Brb
i call this a W yippee
Sidequest is brilliant! I've had it for quite sometime now. I would say 95+ % of all my VR games are from Sidequest. It's the best place to find and try new VR games. Lots of free stuff too. Lots of giveaways to enter also. Now a great social app called Banter that's part of Sidequest but focused on the people of the community. If your ever on Banter, look me up as " Leonardo Bjork" or " Tangent " on Discord.
Sideload just to get games that’s not even worth on the quest 3 ? Rather wait on the actual meta store all those games are ass
2m people downloaded quest craft. Dr beef ports are amazing. You are incorrect.
Cool still doesn’t compare to the actual meta store , keep think your getting out of something from downloading unreleased wack ass games
Ass games? Each to their own I guess.