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# Getting Started

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* An Android device that supports Cardboard, Daydream, Gear VR or ARCore
* A compatible headset for Daydream or Gear VR

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Download and install [Android Studio](https://developer.android.com/studio) for your operating system.

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* Enable Developer Mode on your Android device
* Enable USB Debugging within the Developer Menu
* Connect your device to your computer via USB. When a pop-up appears asking to "Allow USB Debugging?", select "OK".

**For ARCore**

Follow the instructions here to install the [ARCore Service](https://developers.google.com/ar/develop/java/quickstart#prepare-device) onto your device. For this version of Viro, we require the ARCore 1.26.0