How to Transfer Files from Android to Meta Quest — AnExplorer

Transfer Files from Android Phone to Meta Quest

AnExplorer lets you transfer files — videos, photos, APKs, or any data — from your Android phone directly to Meta Quest over your WiFi network. No PC, no cable, no ADB.

What You Need

• AnExplorer installed on your Android phone ([Download on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.dworks.apps.anexplorer))
• AnExplorer installed on your Meta Quest 2, 3, or Pro
• Both devices connected to the same WiFi network

Install AnExplorer on Meta Quest

1. On your Quest, open the App Library and go to Unknown Sources
2. Install AnExplorer via SideQuest or sideload from a browser — AnExplorer is available directly on the Meta Horizon Store

Transfer Files Wirelessly

Step 1 — Start receiving on Meta Quest:

1. Open AnExplorer on your Meta Quest
2. Navigate to WiFi Share
3. Tap Receive — the Quest is now listening

Step 2 — Send from your Android phone:

1. Open AnExplorer on your phone
2. Browse to the file(s) you want to transfer
3. Long-press to select → tap the share menu → WiFi Share
4. Select your Meta Quest from the device list
5. Tap Send — transfer begins immediately

Files arrive in the Quest's Received Files folder. You can then move them into your Quest's /sdcard/Movies/, /sdcard/Music/, or any app folder.

Sideload APKs to Meta Quest

Use WiFi Share to install Android apps on Meta Quest:

1. Download the .apk file to your Android phone
2. Use AnExplorer's WiFi Share to send it to the Quest
3. On the Quest, open AnExplorer, locate the APK in Received Files
4. Tap the APK to trigger sideload installation

Enable Developer Mode on the Meta Quest app on your phone to allow APK installations from unknown sources.

Transfer Videos for Watching in VR

1. Transfer your .mp4 or .mkv files from your phone to the Quest using WiFi Share
2. Place files in /sdcard/Movies/ on the Quest
3. Open Meta TV or a third-party VR player like Skybox to watch them

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I transfer files to Meta Quest without a computer?
Yes — AnExplorer's WiFi Share works entirely over your local WiFi network. No PC, no USB cable, no ADB commands needed.

What file types can I transfer?
Any file type: video (MP4, MKV, AVI), audio (MP3, FLAC), photos, APKs, ZIP archives, documents — AnExplorer transfers all of them.

How fast is the WiFi transfer?
Typically 30–80 MB/s on a modern WiFi 5 or WiFi 6 router. A 1 GB video file takes roughly 15–30 seconds.

Does this work with Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro?
Yes — AnExplorer works on all Meta Quest headsets that support sideloading.