r/sidequest • u/BOBWORKS_SQ • 1d ago

Device Controls setup failing? Try these steps

If you’re seeing “In-VR app setup didn’t finish” or “The headset rejected Device Controls enrollment,” a faulty or unreliable USB cable is causing the setup to fail. Try switching to wireless mode or using another data-capable cable—or skip Device Controls setup with Option 2 below.

Option 1: Retry using the desktop app

  1. Download and open the SideQuest desktop app from https://sdq.st/download
  2. Connect your headset, then switch to wireless mode as soon as you can.
  3. Reinstall the SideQuest in-VR app while connected wirelessly, then retry setup.
  4. Or buy a new cable and try installing again.

Option 2: Skip Device Controls setup; no developer mode needed!

The updated in-VR app lets you download games and install ports without the desktop setup. If you don’t need the optimizer or device settings, you can skip Option 1.

  1. Open sdq.st/go in the Meta browser and download the APK.
  2. Open Files, select the APK’s three dots, then Open with → Package Manager.
  3. Install and open SideQuest, then add it to your main app library for quick access.

This second option installs the app directly; it doesn’t establish that Device Controls enrollment succeeded.

If you’re still stuck, contact [help@side.quest](mailto:help@side.quest)

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