We are constantly developing VRidge to provide upgrades, bug fixing and new features. When we release a patch - it's first released to the "Beta channel". It serves as a testing version so we can track down all the potential issues with the help of our community. After fixing all the bugs, we move the version from "Beta" channel to the official "Stable" one.
If you'd like to test out the newest features sooner and help us make VRidge better by letting us know if there are any problems you can join the Beta anytime it's available.
Joining the "Beta" channel
To join the "Beta" channel, you will have to update both mobile and desktop application into the Beta version.
Latest Beta is only available for Android phones
VRidge app for Oculus Quest or Oculus Quest 2
- Enable Developer Mode on your Oculus Quest by following all steps in THIS ARTICLE.
- Connect Oculus Quest to PC via USB
- Launch "Windows Powershell" as an Administrator, then copy and paste whole script from our repository HERE. It will automatically perform necessary downloads and installations.
- If you want to manually install apk then you can download it from here otherwise you can skip this step - https://go.riftcat.com/VRidgeQuestBeta
- You might have to enable USB debugging on your Oculus Quest, just put it on your head and select "confirm" with your Oculus Quest controller
- After enabling USB debugging run the script again
VRidge mobile app for Android
To update VRidge for Android to the "Beta" go to VRidge 2.0 Google Play Test website and confirm that you want to join the test version. After your acceptance, the application will be updated.
VRidge app for HTC Vive Focus
Currently there is no Beta version available for Vive Focus.
VRidge app for Oculus GO and GearVR
To update VRidge for Oculus Go or GearVR claim your Beta key from HERE and redeem it on your Oculus Account. Process is the same as for Stable version with the exception of claiming and redeeming Beta key instead. THIS article explains the process.
VRidge app for Daydream
Currently there is no Beta version available for Daydream.
RiftCat desktop client
To update RiftCat desktop client to compatible "Beta" go to:
Configuration tab in RiftCat client -> VRidge settings -> Updates tab
Choose "Beta" Update channel. Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button. The client will be updated to the newest version.
When both mobile and desktop application will be updated, you will be able to connect them together and work with new features. Have fun and let us know when you will encounter any issues. Remember that "Beta" version is still for testing purposes and it might have a lot of bugs or even be completely unplayable. In that case, simply revert back to the "Stable" channel.
Leaving the "Beta" channel
If the "Beta" version is unplayable, has too many bugs or you simply want to revert back to the current "Stable" version - follow the instructions below.
To leave the "Beta" channel and revert back to the "Stable" version you will have to update both mobile and desktop application into the "Stable" version.
VRidge app for Oculus Quest
To leave VRidge 2.5 beta version on Quest, you have to perform a regular installation as explained in THIS article.
VRidge mobile app for Android
You need to leave the Google Play testing program for VRidge. Go to VRidge 2.0 Google Play Test website and choose "leave the testing program" option. You will need to reinstall VRidge mobile app from Google Play store to install the normal "Stable" version.
VRidge app for HTC Vive Focus
Currently there is no Beta version available for Vive Focus.
VRidge app for Oculus GO and GearVR
Both VRidge Stable and Beta can coexist on Oculus Go and GearVR so you don't have to leave any Beta program, but if you want to you simply have to uninstall VRidge Beta from your Oculus Go or GearVR device.
VRidge app for Daydream
Currently there is no Beta version available for Daydream.
RiftCat desktop client
To update RiftCat desktop client to compatible "Stable" channel go to:
Configuration tab in RiftCat client -> VRidge settings -> Updates tab
Choose "Stable" Update channel. Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button. The client will be updated to the newest version.
When both mobile and desktop application will be updated, you will be able to connect them together and work with the normal "Stable" version.