How to update XREAL glasses on PC, Android, and using the Beam

If you have some XREAL glasses, you’ll need to install updates from time to time, so here’s how you do it.

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Whichever of theXREALlineup of glasses you’ve invested in, at some point, you’re going to want to check that they’re up-to-date and using the latest firmware. Given that the device itself is basically just a screen that needs to be connected to something else in order to operate, how do you go about doing this?

Luckily, while not necessarily obvious, when you know what to do it’s not a difficult process. The even better news is that you can do it from your PC, Mac, or your mobile device, or using the XREAL Beam.

Here’s what you need to know.

How to update XREAL glasses on a Windows PC

Unfortunately, unlike mobile and Mac, there isn’t yet a stable release of a companion app (Nebula) for Windows PCs. But that’s not a problem, you can still update your glasses.

XREAL offers a web app that can do the job through your browser, and since it’s a browser, you could also apply this method on Mac, Linux, or ChromeOS. Indeed, I’ve tested on both a Windows PC and a Chromebook and the outcome is the same.

The only mild challenge is ensuring you go to thecorrectweb app, since there are dedicated versions for each different model of XREAL glasses.

Head to theXREAL Support websiteand select your glasses from the tabs along the top. Then scroll down to the “For other users” section, and click the link. This will open up the updater.

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You’ll need to be using Google Chrome version 89 or later, though since Microsoft Edge is essentially the same underneath, you’ll be fine with this, too. So long as it’s not an ancient browser, you’re good to go.

Then follow these steps.

If you have any issues during the update, a simple refresh of the browser and starting the process again should fix it.

As an alternative to this method, if you’re a Mac user, you can download and install theNebula app from XREAL, and this will handle updates for you.

How to update XREAL glasses using your Android device

If you have an Android phone (or theXREAL Beam Pro), you can update the glasses using XREAL’s Nebula app. You might not even be using this right now (and honestly, you’re not missing out on a whole lot), but it’s handy if only to update your glasses without the need for a PC.

Grab it from theGoogle Play Store, and once you connect your glasses to your phone, you’ll be asked if you want to interface with Nebula while they’re connected. You can choose to set this as default, or just on a one time basis, it’s up to you.

When in the Nebula app, tap on theMinetab at the bottom, then selectAboutand tap onCheck for Updates.If there are any to be installed, they’ll now be applied to your glasses.

How to update XREAL glasses using the Beam

If you have an XREAL Beam to go with your glasses (the original, not the new screen-toting Beam Pro), you can also use this to apply updates.

When connected, if there are updates to be applied, they’ll just happen. The only option in settings related to updates is to restore firmware. So if you haven’t been notified, don’t worry, you don’t have an update to install.

It really is that straightforward. You’re not going to be applying updates regularly, but it’s always worth checking once in a while. Whichever method you use, it’s a simple process that only takes a couple of minutes to complete.

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