After you enable Developer Mode on your Meta Quest 3, you can install various games and apps using Rookie. Follow these steps to install Rookie onto your pc:
Introduction:
Enhance your Quest 3 VR experience with the Rookie sideloader! This guide will walk you through the steps to download, install, and use Rookie to sideload free games and apps onto your Quest 3’s. Let’s get started!
Step-by-Step Guide:
Step 1: Enable Developer Mode
If you haven’t already, enable developer mode on your Quest 3 and connect it to your computer via USB. Follow the instructions here.
Step 2: Download Rookie Sideloader
Visit the VRP Downloads page to download the latest version of Rookie Sideloader.
Extract the downloaded zip file to a non-protected folder on your drive (see step 3). We recommend C:\RSL\Rookie.
Step 3: Create a Folder Exclusion
To avoid interference from antivirus software, create a folder exclusion for C:\RSL\Rookie.
Open your antivirus software and navigate to the settings or exclusions section.
Add a new exclusion for the folder C:\RSL\Rookie.
Step 4: Run Rookie Sideloader
Double-click either the AndroidSideloader.exe or Sideloader Launcher.exe file to launch Rookie.
Browse the extensive library of games and apps available for sideloading.
Step 5: Sideload Games and Apps
Choose the game or app you want to install on your Quest 3 and click on it.
Click the “Download and Install Game/Add to Queue” button to initiate the download process.
Wait for Rookie to complete the download, extraction, and installation of the selected game or app.
Upon successful installation, a notification will appear indicating the completion of the process.
Additional Features:
- Remove Queue Items: Click on an item in the queue to remove it.
- Drag and Drop: Drag and drop APK files onto Rookie to automatically sideload them.
- Settings: Adjust various settings within Rookie, such as enabling single-threading for slower connections.
Conclusion:
Congratulations! You’ve successfully set up Rookie on your Quest 3 VR goggles. Enjoy your enhanced VR experience! If you encounter any issues or have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below or check out the live support options.