Install Guide: Meta Quest
How to install Bodyswaps for Quest
Meta offers several versions of the Quest headset, including the Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S. These headsets support two types of use:
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Consumer Mode – for individual users setting up the device for personal use.
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Meta Horizon Managed Services (MHMS) – for organizations managing devices at scale.
Follow the appropriate instructions below based on your setup.
🔵 For Individual Users / Consumer Headsets
If you're setting up Bodyswaps on your personal device or one not managed by an organization, use one of the methods below.
Before you begin:
Make sure your Meta Quest device is set up. You can follow the Meta setup guide for step-by-step instructions.
Option 1: Install via Web Browser
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Go to the Bodyswaps app page on the Meta Quest Store.
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Click Get.
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Sign in with your Meta account, if prompted.
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The app will automatically install on your headset when it's connected to Wi-Fi.
Option 2: Install via Meta Quest Mobile App
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Open the Meta Quest mobile app on your phone.
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Tap the Search icon at the bottom.
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Type "Bodyswaps".
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Select the Bodyswaps app from the results.
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Tap Get to install it to your headset.
Option 3: Install from Within the Headset
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Put on your Meta Quest headset and go to the Home dashboard.
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Open the Store.
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Click the Search icon and type "Bodyswaps".
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Select the Bodyswaps app.
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Click Get to begin the installation.
🟠 For Managed Devices
If you’re deploying Bodyswaps across a fleet of devices managed by your organization, use one of the following device management options.
Option 4: Deploy via Meta Horizon Managed Services (MHMS)
Meta Horizon Managed Services allows administrators to centrally manage and deploy apps to Quest headsets.
To deploy Bodyswaps via MHMS:
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Log in to the Meta Horizon Managed Services Admin Center.
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Go to Apps > Add App.
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Search for Bodyswaps in the app directory.
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Click Add App and assign it to your desired user groups or devices.
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The app will be automatically installed on all selected headsets.
Option 5: Deploy via Third-Party MDMs
Bodyswaps can also be deployed using external Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms:
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ArborXR 🌐 – Enterprise-grade VR device management.
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ManageXR 🌐 – MDM platform for controlling and updating VR headsets.
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SideQuest 🌐 – Used for sideloading apps, not full device management.
To request access:
If you're using ArborXR or ManageXR and would like to be added to the Bodyswaps distribution list:
📩 Email: support@bodyswaps.co
Meta Account Note
Meta no longer requires a Facebook account to use a Quest headset. You can now use a Meta account, which can be created with any email address. Existing Facebook users can migrate their accounts easily. Learn more about Meta accounts.
Need Help?
If you encounter issues during installation or deployment, please contact our support team at support@bodyswaps.co.