Regarding virtual reality, some of the best headsets to get are Meta’s Quest 3 and Quest 3s. Because these headsets can be connected to your PC, you can easily watch your favorite shows and movies in a virtual environment by transferring the video files between the headset and your PC.
Also, if your Meta Quest’s headset is running out of space, you would want to move your field and screens from your Meta Quest to your PC or any other storage device or platform.
In this guide, we will show you how to transfer files between your PC or Mac and the Meta Quest 3 and 3S. The process is quite simple and regardless of the OS, you will be able to transfer files in no time.
How to Transfer Files Between Windows PC and Meta Quest 3 and 3s
Let’s first take a look at how you can transfer files between your Windows-based PC and the Meta Quest 3/3s.
Step 1: First, you need to connect your Meta Quest 3/3s to your Windows PC via the Quick Link cable provided with the headset.
Step 2: On your headset, you should see a pop-up box asking if your PC can access photos and videos on your Meta Quest headset.
Step 3: On your PC, open the File Explorer by pressing the Windows and E keys.
Step 4: Navigate to the Meta Quest headset and select the Internal Shared Storage folder.
Step 5: Now open the Oculus folder, followed by VideoShots or Screenshots.
For Videos: This PC\Quest 3\Internal shared storage\Oculus\VideoShots for videos
For Screenshots: This PC\Quest 3\Internal shared storage\Oculus\Screenshots for imagesStep 6: You can paste your videos into the VideoShots folder and photos inside the Screenshots folder.
This is how you can transfer files between your Meta Quest 3/3s headset and your Windows PC.
Steps for Mac: Transfer Files Between Mac and Meta Quest 3 and 3s (Two Ways)
When it comes to macOS devices, transferring files between non-Apple devices can be a bit tricky. Unlike the Windows OS method where you can directly connect the headset and transfer files, macOS doesn’t allow you to do this. Instead, you will have to download an app to transfer files.
Here are the steps for a macOS user who wants to transfer files between their Meta Quest 3/3s and their Mac.
Method 1: With the Android File Transfer Tool
Step 1: Download the Android File Transfer tool and install it on your macOS device.
Step 2: Once installed, launch the Android File Transfer app.
Step 3:Connect your Meta Quest headset to your macOS device with the included USB cable.
Step 4: tap on the notification that shows up on your Meta Quest when you connect it to your macOS device with the cable.
Step 5: A Window will open up on your macOS device.
Step 6: Simply drag and drop files to or from your macOS device. The file transfer process will begin right away.
Method 2: With the SideQuest VR App
Step 1: Launch your favorite browser on your macOS device.
Step 2: Now, head over to the SideQuest VR website. You can click on this link.
Step 3: Click on Get SideQuest from the sidebar on the left.
Step 4: Now, scroll a bit, and under the Desktop App features, click on Show More.
Step 5: Download the macOS version and install it on your device.
Step 6: Once you have logged in, make sure to sign in to the app with your developer account.
Step 7: A developer account can be created by visiting the Oculus Developer website.
Step 8: Once signed in, click on Files at the bottom left.
Step 9: Simply navigate and open your desired folder. Now drag and drop whatever files you wish to transfer between your Meta Quest 3/3s and macOS device.
This is how you can transfer your files between both devices. If you want, you can also use this method to transfer your files on a Windows PC.
Transfer Files Between Meta Quest and Cloud Storage
You can easily install any cloud storage service app on your Meta Quest 3/3s using the built-in web browser. Here is what you need to do.
Step 1: Click on the Apps icon and select the Browser from the universal menu.
Step 2: In the address bar of the web browser, enter the cloud storage service of your choice to visit its website.
Step 3: Simply sign into the cloud storage service of your choice and transfer your files either from or to your Meta Quest 3/3s.
Cloud storage services such as Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, and Mega are good cloud storage services that you can use to transfer your files. Additionally, you can also upload the files from your PC to your cloud storage and then download it to your Meta Quest headset using the web browser.
Additionally, you can use file-sharing services such as AirDrop, ShareDrop.io, Snapdrop, and similar services to share files between your Oculus Quest 3 or 3s easily. You can simply launch these services in your headset’s browser and PC’s browser and choose the files you want to transfer. That’s it.
Closing Thoughts
This concludes the guide on how you can easily transfer files between different devices with your Meta Quest 3/3s VR headset.
So yes, you can easily transfer files via the wired method with your PC or Mac device, or you can wirelessly transfer files using cloud storage services like Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, or any other storage service of your choice that has an Android app.
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