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Overview
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Getting started
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Assembly
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Setup (headset and controllers)
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Setup (play area)
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Basics
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Mixed reality
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Additional accessories
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Managing screenshots, files, and apps
- Connecting the headset to your computer
- Transferring screenshots and screen recordings to your computer
- Browsing and viewing files
- Viewing 360° photos
- Connecting an external storage device to the headset
- Transferring files between the headset and an external storage device
- Installing apps on the headset
- Installing APK files on the headset
- Uninstalling apps
- Changing app permissions
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Using VIVE Manager
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Sharing and streaming content
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Settings
- Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
- Setting a device passcode
- Installing system and firmware updates
- Resetting your headset (factory reset)
- Adjusting the power frequency
- Choosing a display mode
- Setting a timeout for sleep mode
- Adjusting audio settings
- Choosing a tracking mode
- Pairing Bluetooth devices
- Setting up and using Kiosk mode
- Adding a VPN connection
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Solutions and FAQs
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General
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Hardware
- What should I do when the headset is unable to detect the controllers?
- How do I check the battery level of the headset and controllers?
- Why isn't the battery percentage displaying correctly?
- Why does my headset turn off when it's connected to a power bank?
- Why won't the headset turn on?
- How long is the USB-C to USB-C cable that comes with the headset?
- Can I connect a wired USB-C audio device to the headset?
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Apps and content
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- Contact Us
Installing APK files on the headset
You can install VR apps and
Android™ mobile apps on your headset using APK files.
Important: Apps installed using APK files may not run properly if they are not compatible with your headset.
Here's how to transfer and install an APK file:
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Transfer the APK file to the headset through one of the following methods:
Method Steps Transfer to external storage device - Copy the APK file to a USB storage device.
- Connect the USB storage device to your headset. See Connecting an external storage device to the headset.
Transfer to internal storage - Connect your headset to your PC. For details, see
Connecting the headset to your computer.
The Choose USB mode dialog box will appear in the headset.
- Select File transfer.
- On your PC, open a file management app such as File Explorer and click your headset name.
- Click Internal shared storage.
- Copy the APK file to the Downloads folder.
- Put on your headset.
- From Home, select Settings.
- Select Advanced.
- Turn on Allow unknown apps.
- On the left-hand side of the Settings panel, select Storage.
- Select File browser.
- Navigate to the folder that contains the APK file.
- Select the APK file to install it.
Tip: After installing an APK file, the app will appear in the Library. You can use the filter to find it more quickly. For details, see
Accessing apps in the Library.
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