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VR Desktop Cardboard - GearVR on Windows Pc

Developed By: Ahmet YILDIRIM

License: Free

Rating: 1,7/5 - 56 votes

Last Updated: December 25, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.8
Size 39.1 KB
Release Date July 15, 15
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced. [see more (2)]

What's New:
1.8- AOSP 5.1.1 R4 support added1.7- Bug fix : alert dialog cancellation- If Native SBS is not installed, It will start downloading for APK file- Checks to... [see more]

Description from Developer:
NativeSBS & Root Required!
- Before buying, please install and check NativeSBS app works on your rom:
https://goo.gl/cpHC2v

This application will automatically switch between... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download VR Desktop Cardboard - GearVR and install on Windows PC. VR Desktop Cardboard - GearVR is free Tools app, developed by Ahmet YILDIRIM. Latest version of VR Desktop Cardboard - GearVR is 1.8, was released on 2015-07-15 (updated on 2023-12-25). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of VR Desktop Cardboard - GearVR is 1,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 56 users, 5 users had rated it 5*, 37 users had rated it 1*.

How to install VR Desktop Cardboard - GearVR on Windows?

Instruction on how to install VR Desktop Cardboard - GearVR on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install VR Desktop Cardboard - GearVR on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install VR Desktop Cardboard - GearVR using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "VR Desktop Cardboard - GearVR" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install VR Desktop Cardboard - GearVR on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "VR Desktop Cardboard - GearVR" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 1.8.

Download VR Desktop Cardboard - GearVR 1.8 on Windows PC – 39.1 KB

NativeSBS & Root Required!
- Before buying, please install and check NativeSBS app works on your rom:
https://goo.gl/cpHC2v

This application will automatically switch between SBS patched mode and normal mode.

Select VR-Ready applications in the list. Once you are done, press button to Start the switcher.

It will automatically disable SBS patch for VR apps and It will enable SBS patch for other apps. So you can wear your virtual reality headset(Cardboard, Durovis Dive, OpenVR etc.) and use your phone without any disturbance.

- Before buying, please install and check SBS app works on your rom:
https://goo.gl/cpHC2v
- Please Enable SBS Switcher in Accesibility Services in Android settings.
(CM11,CM12,AOSP based roms are recommended)
- Video is from an early version of the app, UI in latest version is different and improved.
1.8
- AOSP 5.1.1 R4 support added
1.7
- Bug fix : alert dialog cancellation
- If Native SBS is not installed, It will start downloading for APK file
- Checks to make sure Native SBS is installed
- GET_TASK replaced with Accesibility Service due to change in Lollipop
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
Allows access to the vibrator.