File Manager for Samsung AR Glasses
Samsung AR glasses run Android XR — a full Android-based spatial computing OS developed by Google and Samsung. Unlike display-only AR accessories, Samsung AR glasses with Android XR provide a complete app environment: you can install apps, manage files, and access cloud storage directly on the glasses.
AnExplorer is compatible with Android XR and available for Samsung AR glasses, giving you file management, APK sideloading, and wireless file transfer in a spatial interface.
Note: Samsung AR glasses are in early release as of 2026. Feature availability may vary by firmware version. This guide reflects the Android XR capability set.
Feature Overview for Samsung AR Glasses
| Feature | Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Local File Manager | ✅ | Glasses internal storage |
| APK Sideloader | ✅ | Install apps via ADB or file tap |
| WiFi Transfer | ✅ | Phone → glasses wirelessly |
| USB-C File Transfer | ✅ | Direct cable connection |
| SMB / NAS | ✅ | Network storage access |
| Cloud Storage (Dropbox, OneDrive) | ✅ | Full read/write |
| Archive Manager | ✅ | ZIP, RAR, 7z |
| Google Drive | ✅ | Full read/write |
Install AnExplorer on Samsung AR Glasses
Via Google Play (recommended):
- Connect the glasses to WiFi via Android XR Settings
- Open Google Play Store on the glasses
- Search for AnExplorer → install
- AnExplorer appears in the spatial app launcher
Via Galaxy Store: Check for AnExplorer in the Samsung Galaxy Store — Samsung curated apps for Android XR are available there as well.
Via ADB sideload:
- Enable Developer Options on the glasses: Settings → About → Build Number (tap 7 times)
- Enable Wireless Debugging in Developer Options
- Pair via AnExplorer → Tools → ADB Connect on your phone
- Install any APK silently via Install via ADB
Spatial UI on Android XR
Android XR apps run as floating windows in 3D space. AnExplorer on Samsung AR glasses adapts to the spatial environment:
- Floating window mode: AnExplorer panel floats in your field of view, repositionable
- Eye tracking / hand gestures: navigate the file browser with natural interactions
- Pointer mode: compatible with Samsung's wrist-based pointer if available
- Voice: Android XR integrates Google Assistant voice commands
Transfer Files from Phone to Samsung AR Glasses
- Open AnExplorer on your Android phone → WiFi Share
- Select files (APKs, media, documents)
- On the glasses, open AnExplorer → Network → WiFi Receive
- Accept the transfer — files appear in glasses storage
Full guide: Android to Android Transfer
Sideload Apps on Samsung AR Glasses
Android XR supports sideloading via the same flow as standard Android:
- Enable Unknown Sources: Settings → Security → Install Unknown Apps → AnExplorer → Allow
- Transfer the APK to the glasses (WiFi Transfer or USB-C)
- Open AnExplorer on the glasses → navigate to the APK → tap to install
Or use WiFi ADB silent install for deployment without UI interaction.