Mobile Development Basics

This guide reviews basic development steps you'll need to know, such as application signing and required support for Universal Menu and volume handling.

For instructions on how to install an APK to your mobile device, see "Using adb to Install Applications" in Adb.

• Oculus Signature File (osig) and Application Signing
  Oculus mobile apps require two distinct signatures at different stages of development.
• Developer Mode: Running Apps Outside of the Gear VR Headset
  To run a VR application without loading your mobile device into a headset, you must enable Developer Mode.
• Universal Menu and Reserved User Interactions
  This section describes the Gear VR Universal Menu and reserved user interactions including the volume, back, and home buttons.
• Android Studio Basics
  This guide introduces the Android Studio IDE and review its basic relevant features.