Install APK on AR Glasses — Sideload Apps on Android XR & Smart Glasses

Install APK on AR Glasses

Android-based AR glasses accept APK sideloading — either by running a file manager directly on the glasses or by pushing APKs remotely from your phone using AnExplorer's ADB WiFi or USB connection. This page covers every method across all supported AR platforms.

Supported Platforms

Inmo Air 2 — Full Android, Tap to Install

The Inmo Air 2 runs standalone Android 11 on a Snapdragon processor. APK installation works exactly like on a phone:

1. Transfer the APK from your phone to the glasses via WiFi Share in AnExplorer
2. On the glasses, open AnExplorer → navigate to the received APK
3. Tap the APK → tap Install → app appears in the launcher

No Developer Mode required for standard APK installation from a file manager.

Remote Install from Phone (Inmo Air 2)

For hands-free installation without interacting with the glasses UI:

WiFi ADB (Recommended — no cable):

1. On the glasses: Settings → Developer Options → Wireless Debugging → ON
2. Tap Pair with pairing code — note the IP, port, and 6-digit code
3. On your phone, navigate to the APK in AnExplorer → tap Remote Install
4. Enter the IP address and pairing code shown on the glasses
5. Tap Pair, then Install — the app installs silently on the glasses

USB ADB:

1. Connect the glasses to your phone using a USB-C cable (OTG adapter may be needed)
2. On the glasses: Developer Options → USB Debugging → ON
3. Navigate to the APK in AnExplorer on your phone → tap Remote Install
4. Accept the "Allow USB Debugging" prompt on the glasses
5. Tap Install — done

Samsung AR Glasses — Android XR

Samsung AR Glasses run Android XR — Google's spatial computing platform. Standard APK installation requires Developer Mode.

Enable Developer Mode

1. On the glasses: Settings → About → tap Build Number 7 times
2. Developer Options appear in Settings
3. Enable ADB Debugging
4. For wireless install: also enable Wireless Debugging

Install via Google Play

AnExplorer is available on the Google Play Store. On the glasses, open Play Store → search AnExplorer → install.

Install APK via ADB from Phone

Once Developer Mode is enabled, install APKs from your phone without touching the glasses:

WiFi ADB (no cable needed):

1. Glasses: Developer Options → Wireless Debugging → Pair with pairing code
2. Note the IP, port, and 6-digit pairing code shown on the glasses display
3. On your phone, navigate to the APK in AnExplorer → tap Remote Install
4. Enter the IP address and pairing code shown on the glasses → tap Pair
5. Tap Install — the APK installs silently on the glasses

USB ADB:

1. Connect glasses to phone via USB-C (OTG adapter may be required)
2. Glasses: Developer Options → USB Debugging → ON
3. Navigate to the APK in AnExplorer on your phone → tap Remote Install
4. Accept the "Allow USB Debugging" prompt on the glasses → tap Install

Device Connect (Browser-Based Push)

Device Connect lets you push APKs from a PC browser to the glasses:

1. On the glasses, open AnExplorer → Tools → Device Connect → Start Server
2. Note the IP address and port (e.g. 192.168.1.55:1234)
3. On your PC (or phone browser), navigate to that address
4. Upload the APK via the browser interface — it lands in glasses storage
5. In AnExplorer on the glasses, tap the APK → install

XREAL Air 2 Pro — Via Beam Pro

The XREAL Beam Pro is a standalone Android 12 unit that connects to XREAL Air 2 Pro glasses. APK management happens on the Beam Pro:

1. Transfer the APK from your phone to Beam Pro via AnExplorer WiFi Share
2. On Beam Pro, open AnExplorer → tap the APK → install
3. The app runs on Beam Pro and displays on the XREAL glasses

Remote from phone via WiFi ADB: Same as Inmo Air 2 — target the Beam Pro unit, not the glasses directly.

Rokid Max — Via Rokid Station

Rokid Station is the standalone compute unit. APK install targets the Station:

1. Transfer APK via WiFi from your phone using AnExplorer
2. On the Station: open AnExplorer → tap the APK → install

Managing Files on AR Glasses

Once AnExplorer is installed on Android-based glasses:

• USB OTG: Plug a USB-C drive into the glasses for direct file access
• WiFi Transfer: Receive files from phone/PC wirelessly (AnExplorer → Network → WiFi Receive)
• Cloud Storage: Access Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive directly on the glasses
• SMB / NAS: Browse home network shares over WiFi

Supported APK Formats

Related Guides

• File Manager for Inmo AR Glasses
• File Manager for Samsung AR Glasses
• APK Installer Feature
• Install APK on VR Headset
• Android AR & XR File Manager