File Manager for XREAL Air 2 — AnExplorer

File Manager for XREAL Air 2

XREAL Air 2 glasses are a display only — they need a compute source: an Android phone, the XREAL Beam Pro, or a compatible laptop. AnExplorer runs on the companion Android device (Beam Pro or tethered phone) and lets you manage files that display on XREAL's 330-inch virtual screen.

For XREAL Air 2 Ultra (with onboard Android XR chip), AnExplorer installs directly on the glasses.

Install AnExplorer for XREAL Air 2

On XREAL Beam Pro (most common):

1. Open the Play Store on Beam Pro
2. Search for AnExplorer and install
3. Connect XREAL Air 2 via USB-C — AnExplorer displays on the virtual screen

On tethered Android phone:

1. Install AnExplorer from the Play Store on your phone
2. Connect XREAL Air 2 via USB-C with display output enabled
3. AnExplorer appears on the XREAL virtual display

Sideload Apps on XREAL Setup

Some apps are not available natively. AnExplorer's APK installer makes sideloading simple:

1. Transfer the APK to Beam Pro via WiFi or USB
2. Open AnExplorer and navigate to the APK
3. Tap to install — handled by the built-in APK Installer

Transfer Files from Phone to XREAL Beam Pro

1. Open AnExplorer on your primary Android phone → WiFi Share
2. Select files to transfer
3. On the Beam Pro, open AnExplorer → Network → WiFi Receive
4. Accept the transfer

Full guide: Android to Android Transfer

Key Features for XREAL Air 2 Setup

• APK Installer — sideload apps to Beam Pro
• USB OTG — Beam Pro has USB-C with OTG support
• Cloud storage — Dropbox, OneDrive, Box
• SMB / NAS — stream media from home server to virtual screen
• WiFi Transfer — phone → Beam Pro without cables

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need AnExplorer on the XREAL Air 2 glasses themselves? No. XREAL Air 2 is a display. AnExplorer runs on the companion compute device (Beam Pro, phone, or laptop).

Does AnExplorer work on XREAL Beam Pro? Yes. The XREAL Beam Pro runs standard Android and AnExplorer installs from the Play Store.

Can AnExplorer stream media from a NAS via XREAL glasses? Yes. Open AnExplorer on Beam Pro, connect to your SMB/NAS share, and play video files. The output displays on the XREAL Air 2 virtual screen.

Is AnExplorer free for XREAL Air 2? The core file manager is free. Pro unlocks cloud and network storage. See pricing.