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How to install apps (apk files) to XREAL Beam?

Recommended apps to install to get started:

App Stores

  • APK Pure
    Serves as a third-party app store designed for Android devices, offering users the flexibility to download and install Android applications (APK files) independently of the official Google Play Store. This platform provides access to a diverse array of apps, encompassing both popular choices and those unavailable through the official store.

  • Aurora Store
    An Android alternative to the Google Play Store, offering users a comparable platform for downloading and installing Android applications (APK files) independently of the official Google Play Store. Notably, individuals with rooted Android devices can experience the same features as the Google Play Store, complete with Google Play Services integration. This makes it a convenient solution for users without Google Play Store and/or Google Play Services (requires root.)

  • Beam Apps Store:
    Showcases a curated selection of apps specifically tailored for the XREAL Beam, streamlining the process of identifying compatible applications. This ensures a more efficient and user-friendly experience for individuals seeking immediate clarity on compatibility.

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Media Centers


Media Players


Browsers

      Supports Chrome Extensions

File Sharing

  • Send Anywhere (File Transfer)
    Easily share files/apps (android) between devices. App is available on Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, Linux and more.


Third Party Launchers

  • Projectivy Launcher
    Clean UI, great customization options, neat features and stability. No widget support.

How to install apps to XREAL Beam - Computer Method
- Connect your XREAL Beam to your computer. Make sure to connect a USB-C cable to the left USB-C IN port of XREAL Beam and the other end to a USB port on your computer.
- Download some of the recommended apps on the left side you would like to download.
- Drag the APK files you downloaded from the Downloads folder of your computer to the Downloads folder of XREAL Beam. XREAL Beam is located in the same location where your hard drives are located...in the Computer folder. Example location of XREAL Beam on my computer: >>This PC\Beam\‎‏‎‎‎‎‎‏‎‏‏‏‎‎‎‎‎‎‏‎‎‏‎‎‎‎‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‎‏‎‏‏‏‎‏‎‎‏‏‎‏‎‏‏‎‎‏‎‏‎‏‎‏‎‏‏‏‎‎‏‏‎‏‏‏‏‎‎‏‎‎‏‎‎‎‎‏‎‎‎‎‎‏‏‏‎‎‎Internal shared storage‎‏‎‎‏‎\Download
- Detach XREAL Beam once you are done adding APK files to the device.
- Connect XREAL glasses to the right USB-C OUT port of XREAL Beam.
- Click the "Files" app on Beam's home page located in a folder called "2D Applications."
Note: The "Files" app may have Chinese language when you first use the app. In order to change to English, you would have to go to the settings menu (far right corner is a setting icon when your on the main screen) of XREAL Beam. Settings>Language>Choose different language that isn't English and change back to English. This should fix the issue.
- Go to the Downloads folder in the "Files" app.
- Select the APK file that you would like to install.
- You should now see the app you just installed in "2D Applications." You may see some apps appear in the main section of Beam UI (EvaLauncher.) This is usually due to the apps being set to "Spatial" mode on XREAL Beam which utilize the head tracking features of XREAL Beam.

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