Quest setup · about 2 minutes

Developer Mode

To use your Quest controllers with PortalVR, your headset needs Developer Mode enabled. Follow the short video below to switch it on.

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Why is Developer Mode required?

Developer Mode lets your Quest talk to your PC over USB. PortalVR uses that connection to read your controllers' position and button input in real time. Without it, the Quest blocks external apps from accessing that data.

Managed devices

Using a managed headset?

If your Quest is managed by an MDM platform, enable Developer Mode through its console instead.

MDM · Guide

ManageXR

Enable Developer Mode through the ManageXR device settings panel.

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MDM · Guide

ArborXR

Configure developer options and USB file transfer in ArborXR.

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