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Auto-start application on system startup

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We currently don't have the plan to have this special support on auto launch. But the developer is technically possible to auto-launch an app on Android-based devices (including Quest 3) by capturing the BOOT_COMPLETED intent and launching your activity. However, there are important caveats and restrictions on VR devices, especially for production/distribution, and some additional considerations for development workflows (Unity/custom VR games).12/5/25 at 11:38 AM

Investigation summary

The user is requesting a feature to automatically launch a specified application or resume the last-running session on Meta Quest 3 OS startup, similar to how Steam or desktop VR launchers can auto-start, to streamline their VR development and testing workflow, particularly when frequently testing builds in environments like Unity.