How do I enable developer mode on my Oculus Quest 2 to test and develop VR applications?

Steps to Enable Developer Mode on Oculus Quest 2

1. Requirements

• Ensure that you have the Oculus app installed on your smartphone.
• A Meta account is required for setup. Ensure you have a registered account.

2. Enabling Developer Mode

1. Open the Oculus app on your smartphone. [LSI: Smartphone app Oculus developer mode]
2. Go to Settings and select Your Devices.
3. Tap on your Oculus Quest 2 headset from the listed devices.
4. Scroll down to find Developer Mode and toggle it to On. [LSI: Developer mode activation steps]

3. Finalizing the Setup

1. After enabling Developer Mode, restart your Oculus Quest 2. This is necessary for the changes to take effect. [LSI: Restart Oculus Quest after developer mode]
2. Recheck the settings to confirm Developer Mode is active.
3. Once confirmed, you can now proceed with VR application testing and development on the Quest 2.

4. Additional Tips

• USB Debugging: To fully leverage developer mode, enable USB Debugging if you’re planning to connect your Quest 2 to a PC for app development. [LSI: USB debugging on VR headsets]
• Meta Horizon Setup: For detailed guidelines, refer to Meta’s official documentation to further setup your device for VR development. [LSI: Meta Horizon device setup for VR development]

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