Android 12 Fixes

Starting with Quest V51, the base operating system has been upgraded to Android 12, which locks down file access.

  1. Video
  2. How to see missing files
  3. How to access to /Android/Data
  4. What is different under Scoped Storage?
  5. How to install Bonelab mods (Easy way)
  6. How to install Blade & Sorcery: Nomad mods (Easy way)
  7. How to install Bonelab mods (Hard way)
  8. How to edit the Bonelab repository.txt file

Video

A new video has been produced to go over all the new changes

This is the original B51 video, which is a bit out of date.

How to see missing files

  • From the main menu select Android Fixes
  • Click the item for Enable Manage All Files
  • A system popup will appear, you need to turn on the slider
  • After this the app can see more files, such as files downloaded via the browser, or transferred via usb

How to access to /Android/Data

  • Start by accessing Local Files from the main menu
  • Then choose All Folders
  • Select the folder Android
  • Select the folder Data
  • You should receive an error message
  • Two items are available at the bottom of the list
    • If this is your first time choose Scoped Storage Actions
      • This part is tricky, so pay attention
      • Press Request Access, this will display the Scoped Storage popup
      • Just press the Use Folder button
      • If you don’t get a confirm popup
      • If you get the confirmation popup, agree to it
      • Press the Oculus button to return to the app
      • Now, the app isn’t actually confirmed yet, do the following
        • Press the item Crash 3 Apply
        • The screen will be blank, press the Oculus button twice, you should return to the devices home screen
        • Now re-open Mobile V Station
      • At this point, the app should have been authorized to read / write into /Android/Data
      • You can now go back a folder and use Switch to Scoped Storage
    • If you have done this before, choose Switch to Scoped Storage
      • If your headset has restarted, then you may need to use Scoped Storage Actions to re-apply for permissions

What is different under Scoped Storage?

  • Many of the quick actions links won’t work, like install mod
  • Can’t play files from Scoped Storage
  • Can’t copy from (Not yet)

How to install Bonelab mods (Easy way)

  • First, download mods with the Browser
  • Open Mobile VR Station
  • Access Local Files
  • Access Downloads
  • Find the zip files you just downloaded
  • Tap it and use the action to Install (Scoped Storage)
  • Choose Bonelab: Mods

How to install Blade & Sorcery: Nomad mods (Easy way)

  • First, download mods with the Browser
  • Open Mobile VR Station
  • Access Local Files
  • Access Downloads
  • Find the zip files you just downloaded
  • Tap it and use the action to Install (Scoped Storage)
  • Choose BSN: Mods

How to install Bonelab mods (Hard way)

  • First, download mods with the Browser
  • Open Mobile VR Station
  • Access Local Files
  • Access Downloads
  • Find the zip files you just downloaded
  • Tap it and use the action to Extract Files
  • Now back in the folder, use the icon at the top to View/Edit Toggle
  • Find the folder that was just extracted and select it
  • Click the Copy button at the top
  • Use the View/Edit Toggle once again
  • Navigate back to Local Files
  • Select All Folder
  • Select Android
  • Select data
  • You will receive an error message, use Switch to Scoped Storage
  • From the updated list select com.StressLevelZero.BONELAB
  • Select files
  • Select Mods
  • Use the View/Edit toggle and Paste the folders

How to edit the Bonelab repository.txt file

  • Navigate back to Local Files
  • Select All Folder
  • Select Android
  • Select data
  • You will receive an error message, use Switch to Scoped Storage
  • From the updated list select com.StressLevelZero.BONELAB
  • Select files
  • Find the repository.txt file and tap it
  • Follow the prompts to access the editor