File Manager for Meta Quest 3 — AnExplorer

File Manager for Meta Quest 3 — AnExplorer

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File Manager for Meta Quest 3

Meta Quest 3 runs Android under the hood, which means AnExplorer works natively on your headset. Managing files on Quest 3 — 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 3

Method 1: App Lab (recommended)

  1. Visit the AnExplorer App Lab page on your PC
  2. Click Install on Quest and follow the prompts
  3. Put on your headset — AnExplorer appears in Unknown Sources

Method 2: SideQuest

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

Method 3: ADB

adb 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 recordingsOculus/Screenshots, Oculus/VideoShots
  • Manage sideloaded game data — access OBB and data folders for your installed games
  • Transfer files wirelessly — use WiFi Share 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 Device Connect feature lets you access Quest 3 files from any browser:

  1. Open AnExplorer on Quest 3
  2. Go to NetworkDevice Connect → Start Server
  3. On your PC browser, go to the displayed IP address (e.g. http://192.168.xxx.xxxx:8080)
  4. Drag and drop files from your PC directly to the Quest 3

Meta Quest 3 Storage Tips

FolderContents
/sdcard/Oculus/ScreenshotsIn-game screenshots
/sdcard/Oculus/VideoShotsRecorded gameplay
/sdcard/Android/data/[app]App data and game saves
/sdcard/DownloadDownloaded content

Compatible Meta Quest Devices

DeviceCompatible
Meta Quest 3✅ Full support
Meta Quest 3S✅ Full support
Meta Quest 2✅ Full support
Meta Quest Pro✅ Full support
Original Quest✅ Full support

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AnExplorer appear in the Quest 3 app library?
AnExplorer appears under Unknown Sources in your apps library since it's distributed via App Lab/SideQuest, not the official Meta Store.

Can I use AnExplorer to manage game mods on Quest 3?
Yes. Navigate to /sdcard/Android/data/[game-package]/ to access game data folders and drop in mod files.

Does AnExplorer need developer mode to run on Quest 3?
For SideQuest installation, yes. For App Lab installation, no — you can install directly without developer mode.

Transfer Guides for Meta Quest 3

Phone to Meta Quest
Android to PC
Android to Android