File Manager for Meta Quest VR Headsets

File Manager for Meta Quest VR Headsets

Meta Quest headsets run Android under the hood, which means AnExplorer works natively on your headset. Managing files on Meta Quest — screenshots, video recordings, sideloaded games, and mod files — becomes easy with a full file browser optimised for VR input.

How to Install AnExplorer on Meta Quest

Method 1: Meta Horizon Store (recommended)

1. On your Quest headset, open the Meta Horizon Store
2. Search for AnExplorer
3. Tap Get to install — no developer mode required

Method 2: SideQuest

1. Download and install SideQuest
2. Enable Developer Mode on your Quest via the Meta app
3. Connect Quest via USB or wirelessly
4. Search "AnExplorer" in SideQuest and click Install

Method 3: ADBadb install dev.dworks.apps.anexplorer.apk

Managing Files on Meta Quest 3

Once installed, AnExplorer gives you full access to your Quest 3 file system:

• Browse screenshots and recordings — Oculus/Screenshots, Oculus/VideoShots
• Manage sideloaded game data — access OBB and data folders for your installed games
• Transfer files wirelessly — use Transfer to send files from your PC or phone to Quest 3
• Extract archives — unzip mod packs and texture mods directly on the headset

Transfer Files from PC to Meta Quest 3

AnExplorer's Connect feature lets you access Quest 3 files from any browser:

1. Open AnExplorer on Quest 3
2. Tap the Connect card on the Home screen → tap Start
3. On your PC browser, go to https://web.anexplorer.io (or the IP address displayed on screen)
4. Drag and drop files from your PC directly to the Quest 3 storage

Sideloading APKs on Meta Quest

Installing custom APKs on Meta Quest using AnExplorer is streamlined:

1. Transfer the .apk to your headset via Connect or Transfer.
2. In AnExplorer on Meta Quest, navigate to the APK file (e.g. in Download/).
3. Tap the .apk file — AnExplorer automatically opens the Meta Quest System Files app.
4. Tap the APK file inside the System Files app to start the Horizon OS package installer.
5. Confirm installation. The installed app appears under your App Library in Unknown Sources.

Meta Quest 3 Storage Tips

Compatible Meta Quest Devices

Related Meta Quest & VR Headset Guides

• Transfer Files from Phone to Meta Quest — wireless transfer guide
• All VR Headsets — VR & spatial computing file manager ecosystem
• Connect Meta Quest to NAS via SMB — stream 3D/VR movies from home network
• Cloud Storage on VR Headsets — manage Google Drive & cloud on Quest