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BruceArthurWayne
MHCP Member
5 months ago

Can’t Install APK Files on Quest After v81 – PTC Program Broken?

Hey everyone,

 

Since updating to v81 in the PTC program, it looks like you can’t install APK files on Quest headsets anymore.

 

Before this update, sideloading third-party flat-to-VR apps worked fine, but now the install process is completely broken. The headset just won’t accept APKs, which blocks community apps, experimental builds, and testing outside the official store.

 

  • Headset: Quest [ Quest 2/3/3s Xbox edition/Pro]
  • Version: PTC v81
  • Issue: APK sideload/install fails (third-party apps won’t launch)

 

 

If this is intentional, it’s a huge step back for developers and power users. If it’s a bug, hopefully Meta can get a fix out soon.

 

Is anyone else running into this issue on v81? Has there been any official update from Meta on whether this is by design or just a bug?

 

Thanks!

Meta Quest
Meta Quest 2
Meta Quest 3

3 Replies

  • MetaStoreHelp's avatar
    MetaStoreHelp
    Community Manager
    5 months ago

    Hi there, we understand you are encountering issues with your Quest and for us to further investigate we would like to encourage you to reach out to us privately:

     

    Please select our name to get to our profile page, or click here: https://metaque.st/CommunitySupport. Next, click "Send a Message" to privately message us! Please remember, you must be signed into the community first to send us a private message.

     

    We'd love to assist and guide you further and hope to hear from you soon!

  • mr.simon.238701's avatar
    mr.simon.238701
    Explorer
    5 months ago

    Yes, this issue has been widely reported after the PTC v81 update on Quest headsets. Many users have found that APK sideloading no longer works, even though it was functioning properly in earlier builds. The problem seems to affect all models—Quest 2, 3, 3s Xbox Edition, and Pro—where the install process either fails completely or prevents third-party apps from launching.

  • NVRTDoNotChange's avatar
    NVRTDoNotChange
    Honored Guest
    4 months ago

    What's the official answer? Is going to be solved or is Meta no longer allowing sideloading APKs?