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Enable Developer Mode

Developer Mode must be enabled on a Meta Quest headset before you can install the SIMPLE app via USB or wirelessly, or connect with ADB.

Prerequisites​

You need a Meta developer account. Create one for free at developer.oculus.com.

Steps​

1. Create a developer organization (one time only)​

  1. Log in at developer.oculus.com.
  2. Go to My Apps → Create New Organization.
  3. Accept the developer terms. The organization name does not matter.

2. Enable Developer Mode on the headset​

Using the Meta Quest mobile app (recommended):

  1. Install the Meta Quest app on your phone and pair it with your headset.
  2. Open the app and tap Menu → Devices, then select your headset.
  3. Tap Headset Settings → Developer Mode.
  4. Toggle Developer Mode on.
  5. Reboot the headset when prompted.

Using the headset directly (Meta Quest 3 / Quest 3S):

  1. Put on the headset and go to Settings → System → Developer.
  2. Toggle USB Connection Dialog on.

3. Authorize USB debugging​

  1. Connect the headset to your computer via USB-C.
  2. Put on the headset — a dialog appears asking to allow USB debugging from this computer.
  3. Tap Allow.

You can verify the connection is working:

adb devices

The headset should appear with status device. If it shows unauthorized, re-check the headset for the authorization dialog.

tip

Once Developer Mode is enabled, you can use SideQuest or Meta Quest Developer Hub to manage apps on the headset without re-entering Developer Mode. See Useful Tools for links.

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Developer Mode persists across reboots. You only need to enable it once per headset.