SideQuest VR is an Android-only sideloading tool that lets you install content onto a Meta Quest headset from your phone, bypassing the official store. It works by connecting your Quest to an Android phone via USB cable, enabling you to add games, apps, and experiences not available through the Meta Quest platform, with no support for iPhone.
What is sidequest VR
SideQuest VR is a sideloading tool for Meta Quest headsets. The official mobile app is designed for Android only, with no iPhone support. It connects your phone directly to the headset to install content, manage files, and perform related tasks like VR setup and TV casting. The app installs content onto the headset itself, not onto the phone.
What you need before you start
To use SideQuest VR on Android, you need three things: an Android phone, a compatible Meta Quest headset that supports Developer Mode, and a USB cable. The headset must be a Quest device that supports Developer Mode and USB debugging during setup. The support result does not list supported phone models beyond saying the app is for Android only.
How to install and set up SideQuest on Android
- Download the SideQuest mobile app from the official SideQuest mobile app download page. If needed, use the phone browser link provided for Android devices.
- Enable Developer Mode on the Quest headset in the Meta/Oculus app on your phone: open the app, go to the Settings tab, tap the headset, tap More settings, then find Developer Mode.
- Connect the Quest to the phone with a USB cable.
- Open SideQuest on the phone and follow the prompts.
- When prompted on the headset, allow USB debugging and allow access to data.
Key features: wired and wireless sideloading
SideQuest VR supports both wired and wireless sideloading. You must connect by cable before enabling Wi-Fi in the app. Enable Wi-Fi only after the device is connected by cable, then tap Connect. Wi‑Fi connection will not work if Enable Wifi is not done first. The app is used to install content to the Quest headset, not to the phone itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SideQuest VR work on iPhone?
No. The official mobile-app page says the app is Android only and that there is currently no support for iPhone, citing operating-system limitations. A separate SideQuest support page also tells users to install the Android app instead. No iPhone/iPad support is documented.
What does SideQuest VR install content onto?
SideQuest installs content directly onto your Meta Quest headset, not onto your phone. The phone acts as a controller to manage the sideloading process.
Where do I find Developer Mode on my Quest?
You must enable it before connecting the headset to SideQuest.
