You can now load unofficial applications to your device, most consumers start by installing Side Quest from their computer, installing custom music and maps for games like beatsaber or changing recording resolutions for in game capture.

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If you’re looking to get the most out of your headset, enabling developer mode on your Oculus Quest 2 is a good way to do it. Just be aware that doing so can create security risks and could potentially cause problems with your Quest if you’re not careful.

The first thing you need to do is register as a developer on the Oculus website. Once you’ve done that, you can enable developer mode from the Oculus app on your phone. Just go to Settings, then Devices, and select your Quest 2. Under the device settings, you’ll see an option to enable developer mode.

However, it could also open you up to risks of untested apps that could prevent your headset from working correctly, so make sure you feel comfortable with the processes involved before proceeding.

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If you are a developer however you can now jump straight into a game engine like Unity and build / demo apps directly from your headset. You can start today!

Sometimes things don’t go to plan and you may need to try things again in a different way. Take a look at some of the frequently asked questions below:

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A quick note before we continue. Oculus has changed the name of their devices to Meta, much documentation and applications are still referred to as Oculus. (You can expect to see this updated over time).

Enabling developer mode allows you to sideload applications and use them on your Quest 2. This is great for testing out apps that are still in development, or for using apps that will eventually come onto the market. It’s also necessary if you want to develop your own apps for the Quest 2.

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