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This is only needed for testing.

Sideloading is not a standard way of installing Altoura for HoloLens, but during development we may work closely with certain partners to preview Altoura builds. To do this on HoloLens we require users to sideload a provided installation using the following technique.

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New Device Set-Up

Follow the device set-up instructions provided by Microsoft. Set up the device with the ‘I Own It’ selection and do not use a personal email. The email needs to be a registered Microsoft email (sign up here). If your company does not have a alias email that multiple people receive (ex: [email protected]), please create a free one.

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Enable Developer Mode

Here are the instructions provided by Microsoft and by screen instructions below. Start with the HoloLens on, Wifi and computer access.

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HoloLens - How to find your IP Address

  • Starting with the HoloLens on, make sure you’re connected to WiFi
  • Find headset IP address by accessing settings.
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Settings > Networking & Internet

  • Select Wifi connected to, then select Advanced Options. Scroll down to see IP address.
Write down the headset IP Address for ease of access. Each HoloLens will have its own IP Address. 1402

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Developer Mode

On the main menu, select Settings > Updated & Security > For Developers. 1570 1570 Enable Developer features and device portal: the ‘Device Portal’ will allow you to access the web portal for app install, screen capture etc. 1570

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Access the Device Portal (Hololens 2)

• Open a web page and type in: https://<YOUR_HOLOLENS_IP_ADDRESS> • Example from the screenshots above: https://10.20.40.127 • The webpage will prompt you that it’s ‘unsafe’, proceed through and create a username and password. 1320 1180 Create login information that is easy to remember. Suggestion is: Username: user Password: password 1592

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Hololens 2 Installation

This step will not be needed once the Altoura app is available on the HoloLens Store. Make sure you begin the install with a computer / laptop, with the web portal opened and the HoloLens headset turned on. • If the Altoura app is already installed on your device, make sure to uninstall it prior to installing the current build. 1592 • Download the build from the link shared to you by Altoura (reach out to a team member you’re working with at Altoura if you do not have this). Download and unzip the build for your device. HL: HoloLens Build, PC: Surface or windows 10 computers. • In the web portalselect View from the left-hand panel, then Apps. • Select Choose File, then select the .appxbundle file. • Check the box with ‘I want to specify options’ and click Next. 1520 1618 1618 • From the download folder, add files from the ‘Dependencies’ folder. Drag and drop the .appx file from the ARM folder. Click Next and allow the build to install. Your HoloLens headset should be turned ON during this time. This process will need to be repeated with each device you want the app installed on. 1608 1608 1608 The ‘Altoura’ app is now installed and on your HoloLens. With your headset on, use start menu hand gesture to open the menu and select All Apps, Altoura should be listed.