File Manager for HTC Vive XR Elite
HTC Vive XR Elite is a standalone Android XR headset running Android 12 on a Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 chip with 128 GB of storage. AnExplorer installs directly and gives you complete file management: USB-C drive browsing, APK sideloading, wireless transfer from your phone, and cloud storage access — all navigable with the Vive XR controllers.
Install AnExplorer on HTC Vive XR Elite
Via Viveport Store: Search for AnExplorer in Viveport.
Via ADB sideload (most common):
- Enable developer mode: Settings → System → About → tap Build Version 7 times
- Enable Wireless ADB in developer settings
- Connect ADB over WiFi:
adb connect [headset-ip]:5555 - Install:
adb install AnExplorer.apk - AnExplorer appears in your unknown sources app library
Download APK from anexplorer.io/download.
File Management Features on HTC Vive XR Elite
| Feature | Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Internal storage (128 GB) | ✅ | Full access |
| USB-C drive (OTG) | ✅ | USB-C hub needed |
| WiFi transfer from phone | ✅ | |
| Dropbox / OneDrive | ✅ | |
| SMB / NAS | ✅ | Stream VR content |
| APK sideloader | ✅ | |
| Archive manager | ✅ |
Transfer Files from Phone to Vive XR Elite
- Open AnExplorer on your Android phone → WiFi Share
- Select APKs, media, or other files
- On the headset, open AnExplorer → Network → WiFi Receive
- Accept — transfer completes at WiFi speed
Full guide: Transfer to Meta Quest and Android XR
Sideload Apps on Vive XR Elite
The Vive XR Elite runs standard Android, which means any Android APK can be sideloaded:
- Transfer APK to headset via WiFi or USB
- Open AnExplorer and navigate to the APK
- Tap to install — the APK installer handles Android permissions automatically
Focus 3 Support
AnExplorer also works on the HTC Vive Focus 3 (enterprise standalone headset). The Focus 3 runs Android and supports ADB sideloading. All features are identical.