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mikedimascio1
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August 31, 2024

What's going on? Can ANYONE build an Unreal Engine 5.4.x project successfully to the Quest 3?

Can ANYONE build an Unreal Engine 5.4.x project successfully to the Quest 3? By successfully, I mean actually being able to play the completed project in stand-alone mode on the Quest 3.

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    bobcober
    bobcober
    Up and Coming
    September 1, 2024

    I cannot with Epic 5.4.4.   Currently building the 5.4.3 Oculus source branch off github https://github.com/Oculus-VR/UnrealEngine.

    I am assuming this must work to package an APK.  Will keep you posted with results.

      nwjulian
      New Participant
      October 23, 2024

      This GitHub repo has been deleted.  I'm not sure if this is because parity of features have been achieved with the MetaXR plugin.  But this is extremely bad form to basically not document any of this where it can easily be found, while simply deleting repos and leaving out of date documentation up.

      Absolutely horrid developer experience.

       

      bobcober
      bobcober
      Up and Coming
      October 23, 2024

      Github repo is still up - you may need to authorize it via epic https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/ue-on-github

      bobcober
      bobcober
      Up and Coming
      September 1, 2024

      [UPDATE]  It works with the 5.4.3 Oculus Source Branch.  Can build, deploy, and run  APK to device.  So it is just the Epic Launcher 5.4.4 that cannot build properly

        mikedimascio1Author
        New Participant
        September 1, 2024

        When should we expect Meta and/or Epic to correct this 5.4.4 packaging problem? I am pretty sure that Meta would like VR to thrive, and for developers to be able to develop and produce great apps.

        bobcober
        bobcober
        Up and Coming
        September 2, 2024

        I am not sure.

        I would recommend using the Oculus fork until it is fixed.

        Using the fork isn't too difficult and you do get several benefits eg SpaceWarp, FFR, etc.

        https://developer.oculus.com/documentation/unreal/unreal-compatibility-matrix

         

        You probably already know how, but here is a cribsheet to build:

        (It does take a bit of drive space and time to compile. )

         

         

          shimmeringtrashpile
          New Participant
          September 18, 2024

          I fiiiiiiiinally got a Quest 2 APKs built running with Unreal 5.4.4
          Not sure my video will help but in case it does: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znvDJ9E-SFk

          innit
          Inspiring
          September 22, 2024

          All you need to do is update the SDK versions under Project Settings/Platforms/Android/Target SDK version to 34 and change Project Settings/Platform/Android/SDK API Level to android-34. This is a requirement from Meta and the Store. Once you change this, everything will be fine. I have also updated the guide to reflect this change. Additionally, please check if you have the latest SDK 34 in Android Studio as there was a small update pushed by Android.

          https://dev.epicgames.com/community/learning/tutorials/y4vB/unreal-engine-5-4-x-for-meta-quest-vr

          SpudHead
          Participant
          October 7, 2024

          This works and I’ve packaged for my quest 3 in standalone. But can anyone PLEASE explain how to setup smooth motion and turning. PLEASE!. 

          superchimpisknight
          Participant
          January 11, 2025

          UE5 VR SMOOTH LOCOMOTION | Unreal Engine 5.2 Tutorial + Environment Showcase
          That is good one..

          Visualdesign
          New Participant
          January 3, 2025

          The apk i installed on quest 3s with "Mobile VR station" app. It works but everything is green except the sky!
          How to solve this?

           

          innit
          Inspiring
          January 4, 2025

          Some individuals have experienced this issue. It is important to verify that all the necessary steps are set up correctly. This issue has not been encountered with fresh installs. One solution is to delete the Intermediate, Saved, and DerivedDataCache folders from your project, as they will be rebuilt. This problem could potentially be caused by outdated materials. It is worth noting that I have successfully built for 5.4.4 from Epic's Source and Distribution versions.

          Visualdesign
          New Participant
          January 4, 2025

          Now it works. I repeated the whole process. Thanks!

            innit
            Inspiring
            January 4, 2025

            I will create a new VR template project tomorrow to ensure that I have not accidentally modified the default one.

            2SsockS
            New Participant
            January 10, 2025

            I was able to produce an apk and it runs on Quest 3 using Epic's launcher UE 5.4.4 with MetaXR and MetaXR Platform plugins in the project plugin folder. On a fresh install, Epic's doc for installing SDK/NDK using the new Turnkey do work . You may have to fiddle w/ the Project Settings afterwards. If in doubt, spin up a blank VRTemplate and it should show the correct settings.

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