Connect your Quest to your computer via USB. Put on your headset and select "Allow" when asked to "Allow USB debugging." Phase 2: Installing Mods via Sideloading (The Manual Way)
Disclaimer: Always back up your save data before installing new mods, and ensure you own a legal copy of Bonelab before attempting to sideload. This guide is for educational and modding purposes only.
Recent Meta updates block third-party file managers from accessing the Android/data folder. If you encounter this restriction, use a PC connected via USB link to drag and drop files instead of doing it standalone inside the headset. Best Practices for Safe Sideloading
: Plug your Quest into your computer using a USB-C cable and allow data access inside the headset. bonelab sideload
You must place mod files in the specific "Mods" folder for the game to recognize them. For Meta Quest Users Connect your headset to a PC and navigate to:
: After patching, you must often manually move your OBB files back into the /Android/obb/com.StressLevelZero.BONELAB/ folder because the uninstallation process may delete them. 3. The "Easy" Way (Built-in Mod Sideloading)
In the context of Bonelab , sideloading refers to the process of manually installing game modifications by placing files directly into the game’s installation folders, bypassing the in-game Mod Io interface. Connect your Quest to your computer via USB
The Ultimate Guide to Bonelab Sideloading: Custom Avatars, Maps, and Mods
Warning: Patching the Quest version takes time and requires re-authenticating the app. Download via SideQuest onto your headset. Open LemonLoader inside "Unknown Sources" on your Quest. Select BONELAB and click Patch .
Download the version of your desired mod from Mod.io. Extract the file. Move the extracted folder into the PC VR Mods folder. Mod repositories: Where to Find Content Recent Meta updates block third-party file managers from
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Sideloading = installing user-created content (mods, maps, weapons, scripts) into your local Bonelab game files rather than getting it through an official in-game store. It unlocks:
First, you must prepare the game executable to accept mods.