VR and Android mobile applications can be installed in the VIVE Focus 3 headset using APK files.

<aside> 💡 Note: If the applications installed using APK files are not compatible with VIVE Focus 3, they may not work properly.

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To install an APK file:

  1. Transfer the file to the headset using one of the following methods:

    Method Steps
    Transfer to internal storage 1. Connect the headset to a computer via the USB Type C port on the right side of the headset.
    1. A dialog box will appear on the headset. Select USB mode.
    2. Select File transfer.
    3. On the computer, open a file management application, such as the File Explorer, and find VIVE Focus 3.
    4. Click on Internal shared storage.
    5. Copy the APK file to the Download folder. | |

  2. In the headset, select Settings > Additional

  3. Enable the option USB Debugging

  4. Enable the option Unknown sources

  5. Select Storage > File Explorer

  6. Go to the folder containing the APK file

  7. Select the APK file to install it

After installing the APK file, the application will appear in the library. To quickly find it, you can use the filter.