Rayneo X3Pro Sideload Apps using macOS

ADB Method

RayNeo X3 Pro supports an ADB-accessible installation environment, which means you can install Android apps (APK files) directly onto the glasses from a computer. (RayNeo)

This guide walks through the fastest, most reliable way to sideload apps using macOS + Android Platform Tools (ADB).

Note: Only install apps you trust. Sideloading bypasses an app store’s safety checks and can introduce security/privacy risks.

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What you need

• A Mac

• A USB-C data cable (not charge-only)*

• Your RayNeo X3 Pro

• An APK file you want to install

• Android Platform Tools (ADB)

Ensure you are using a USB-C “data” cable and not a “charge only” cable. The one that comes with the glasses will suffice.

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Step 1: Install ADB on macOS

The quickest method to do installations is by using a package manager such as Homebrew. If you wish to install this you can find instructions here.

Option A (recommended): Homebrew

If you have Homebrew installed:

%brew install android-platform-tools

Verify:

%adb version
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.41
Version 36.0.2-14143358
Installed as /usr/local/bin/adb
Running on Darwin 25.2.0 (x86_64)

Option B: Manual install (if you don’t wish to use Homebrew)

Download Google’s Android Platform Tools and put the platform-tools folder somewhere convenient, then run ./adb from that folder.

Alternatively you can move the folder to your ~/Library and add the command to your PATH. Specific instructions can be found here

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Step 2: Enable Developer Mode on your X3Pro

On the RayNeo X3 Pro, you’ll need:

• ADB Mode Enabled

• App Lab Enabled

1. Power on and put on your glasses

2. Scroll right to Settings

3. Select General

4. With About Device highlighted swipe left 10 times

5. You will see Chinese language and the letters “adb” appear on the top of the screen.

6. You now have ADB developer mode enabled.
   Note: Performing this step again will disable ADB mode

7. Return to the Settings menu

8. Scroll right to App Lab Features

9. Select and enable App Lab

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Step 3: Connect the glasses and confirm ADB sees them

Plug the RayNeo X3 Pro into your Mac via USB-C, then run:

%adb devices

What you should see:

List of devices attached
XXXXXXXX	device

If the list is blank, then you should double check the previous steps and then reboot your X3Pro glasses. Also, confirm you are using a USB-C data cable as instructed above.

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Step 4: Install an APK (sideload)

In Terminal, run:

%adb install /path/to/your-app.apk

Example:

%adb install ~/Downloads/MyApp.apk

ADB will return Success when it installs properly.

Performing Streamed Install
Success

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Step 5: Find and launch the app on RayNeo X3 Pro

After install, sideloaded apps typically appear in the App Lab which should now be visible in your main menu.

If you don’t see it immediately:

• Reboot the glasses

• Confirm the install succeeded (adb install returned Success)

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Common issues (and quick fixes)

1) adb devices shows nothing

• Try a different USB-C data cable (charge-only cables are common)

• Try a different USB port / hub

• Confirm ADB mode is enabled

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Additional ADB Commands: Uninstalling, updating, and finding package names

List installed packages (quick + practical)

adb shell pm list packages | grep -i keyword

Uninstall by package name

adb uninstall com.example.package

Reinstall/update (overwrite existing)

adb install -r /path/to/app.apk

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Alternative Ways To Acquire Apps

Using a tool like Sidequest may be preferable to make it easier to search for APK’s. You can view an instructional video on that here

Another popular option is GBox for installing Google Play Store apps.

Finally, you may want to take advantage of TapLink which offers many apps in a convenient browser and is being actively developed by specifically for the X3 Pro.

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More Tutorials, Reviews, and Videos on the X3Pro coming soon!

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