Oculus home version of Elite no longer bypassing launcher

Jezzer · Dec 18, 2018

@Ganderbag & @SimonNQ

Thanks fellows, worked like a charm.

I just restarted the Oculus service.

J

dinknip · Dec 18, 2018

This fixed it for me, didn't restart the oculus service the first time I tried, thanks a lot guys!

Bent Onside · Dec 18, 2018

Hey guys,

can anyone share where that file is to be found exactly I think that would be welcomed info for some of us. not simple to find it if you do not know where it is.

Thanks for the workaround in advance. (if I can find the file)

[VR] Muskoka · Dec 18, 2018

Bent Onside said:
Hey guys,

can anyone share where that file is to be found exactly I think that would be welcomed info for some of us. not simple to find it if you do not know where it is.

Thanks for the workaround in advance. (if I can find the file)

My system of course, your drive will more than likely be different. Just look for your manifests folder.

"G:\Oculus Apps\Manifests"

Should add, Dash works perfectly fine.

ajg007 · Dec 19, 2018

I'm new to oculus rift, just got it last sunday! My oculus is working and I have tried to edit those files mentioned above and nothings made the oculus version of elite load in VR. No option for HMD and the splash screen in the VR headset just says loading!

SimonNQ · Dec 19, 2018

ajg007 said:
I'm new to oculus rift, just got it last sunday! My oculus is working and I have tried to edit those files mentioned above and nothings made the oculus version of elite load in VR. No option for HMD and the splash screen in the VR headset just says loading!

Hi AJG007, sounds like you don't have elite set to use the HMD..... If you start elite, does it show on the desktop? If so, enter options, graphics settings and set the display to HMD. If it is not showing on the desktop, it may be set to use the 2nd monitor, you can make sure the program has focus by pressing Alt&Tab ( Hold down the Alt key and press TAB until the elite main window is in focus, then press Win+Shift+right or left arrow to move the focused program onto the other monitor. If this doesn't work, let me know...

Glad this little fix worked for other people as well

, I would have updated earlier, but I have been playing Elite LOL... And Assetto Corsa...

The file location is in my first post, I also placed the exact filename, so a search should find it easily...

SimonNQ · Dec 19, 2018

Bent Onside said:
Hey guys,

can anyone share where that file is to be found exactly I think that would be welcomed info for some of us. not simple to find it if you do not know where it is.

Thanks for the workaround in advance. (if I can find the file)

Default C drive installation location is...

C:\Program Files\Oculus\Software\Manifests

SimonNQ · Dec 19, 2018

ganderbag said:
I followed your advice SimonNQ and had a look at an August 2018 copy of the 'frontier-developments-plc-elite-dangerous.json.mini' file that I had saved. My current Oculus app version is 1.33.0.750915. The CURRENT version of the file has the following 3 lines towards the bottom of the file:

"launchParameters": "ED",
"launchFile2D": "ORID.exe",
"launchParameters2D": "ED",

I substituted the above 3 lines with the 3 corresponding 3 lines from my August copy of the file - which I know was working at the time:

"launchParameters": "ED /vr /autoquit",
"launchFile2D": "ORID.exe",
"launchParameters2D": "ED /novr",

Once I had done this and restarted my PC, clicking on the Elite Dangerous app icon in the Oculus Home screen library launched the VR Elite version, bypassing the Frontier load screen.
Similarly, clicking on 'Start in desktop mode' bought up the Frontier load screen and clicking on this loaded Elite in Desktop mode.

I know nothing about coding and SimonNQ did all the brain work - I just followed the clues and struck lucky.

Goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway, back up any files your going to tinker with and remember, it worked for me but it may not for you.

Great job mate, only really need the LaunchParameters2d filled in if you want to start in Desktop mode, I never start in desktop mode LOL....

heretowatch · Dec 20, 2018

This has been fixed by the 3.3.01 update.

bookmite · Dec 21, 2018

heretowatch said:
This has been fixed by the 3.3.01 update.

Not for me it hasn’t

I submitted a ticket on Thursday night to Oculus support , they haven’t responded as yet. For me the oculus home version simply starts the client, not the launcher.

When I search the folder files for the oculus launcher, I got a message saying it needed updating
And to close the launcher . Frustratingly I could see an update button on the launch screen but it was grayed out.

I shall be trying this fix tomorrow as I doubt I will hear back from oculus

CMDR TerrBear · Dec 21, 2018

ganderbag said:
I followed your advice SimonNQ and had a look at an August 2018 copy of the 'frontier-developments-plc-elite-dangerous.json.mini' file that I had saved. My current Oculus app version is 1.33.0.750915. The CURRENT version of the file has the following 3 lines towards the bottom of the file:

"launchParameters": "ED",
"launchFile2D": "ORID.exe",
"launchParameters2D": "ED",

I substituted the above 3 lines with the 3 corresponding 3 lines from my August copy of the file - which I know was working at the time:

"launchParameters": "ED /vr /autoquit",
"launchFile2D": "ORID.exe",
"launchParameters2D": "ED /novr",

Once I had done this and restarted my PC, clicking on the Elite Dangerous app icon in the Oculus Home screen library launched the VR Elite version, bypassing the Frontier load screen.
Similarly, clicking on 'Start in desktop mode' bought up the Frontier load screen and clicking on this loaded Elite in Desktop mode.

I know nothing about coding and SimonNQ did all the brain work - I just followed the clues and struck lucky.

Goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway, back up any files your going to tinker with and remember, it worked for me but it may not for you.

Thanks, this worked for me as well. I knew when I posted earlier in this thread about the json file likely needs some kind of tweak that it was likely something omitted.

bookmite · Dec 22, 2018

I heard back from Oculus during the night. This is what they recommend.

Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us here at Oculus Support.

I'd like to help you with getting Elite Dangerous working.

Are you being prompted to update but are unable to do so, or have you not received the update at all?

In either case, please try uninstalling Elite Dangerous and installing it again. This should ensure that you're using the latest version of the software.

Please let me know how that works out for you,

Jayce
Oculus Support

My reaction

Nah ..that’s last resort stuff, and anyway I wouldn’t actually know how to do that ? Would I do it via oculus or my frontier account.

I’m too old for this stuff [haha]

Dooguk · Dec 22, 2018

bookmite said:
I heard back from Oculus during the night. This is what they recommend.

Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us here at Oculus Support.

I'd like to help you with getting Elite Dangerous working.

Are you being prompted to update but are unable to do so, or have you not received the update at all?

In either case, please try uninstalling Elite Dangerous and installing it again. This should ensure that you're using the latest version of the software.

Please let me know how that works out for you,

Jayce
Oculus Support

My reaction

Nah ..that’s last resort stuff, and anyway I wouldn’t actually know how to do that ? Would I do it via oculus or my frontier account.

I’m too old for this stuff [haha]

Did you install ED via the launcher or did you buy it from the Oculus store?

bookmite · Dec 22, 2018

Originally via the frontier website, about to try the fix...I’ll be back to let you know if it works

bookmite · Dec 22, 2018

Found the .json file, put in the different text, tried to save , it says I don’t have permissions, despite changing the perms in properties. How do I save it Cmdrs ?

Edit.

Managed that after a struggle, it opened the launcher, but the upgrade panel is grayed out, trying other options

bookmite · Dec 22, 2018

bookmite said:
Found the .json file, put in the different text, tried to save , it says I don’t have permissions, despite changing the perms in properties. How do I save it Cmdrs ?

Edit.

Managed that after a struggle, it opened the launcher, but the upgrade panel is grayed out, trying other options

Edit 2.

In desperation.i went to my account in frontier, downloaded an earlier beta launcher, installed it , and I write it’s syncing files. At the moment I have no reason to believe this won’t work ...here’s hoping

bookmite · Dec 22, 2018

bookmite said:
Edit 2.

In desperation.i went to my account in frontier, downloaded an earlier beta launcher, installed it , and I write it’s syncing files. At the moment I have no reason to believe this won’t work ...here’s hoping

Edit 3.

Very relieved to say this method worked. Just follow the steps in edit 2. If you happen to have an old dated beta launcher you’re sorted, mine was dated 03/2017 , just download it, install, then upgrade I did all that then rebooted after the installation. I found editing the json files not effective.

It starts the game in 2d , I just need to turn on the ingame settings to suit the rift , when I know it’s stable .

Dooguk · Dec 22, 2018

bookmite said:
Edit 3.

Very relieved to say this method worked. Just follow the steps in edit 2. If you happen to have an old dated beta launcher you’re sorted, mine was dated 03/2017 , just download it, install, then upgrade I did all that then rebooted after the installation. I found editing the json files not effective.

It starts the game in 2d , I just need to turn on the ingame settings to suit the rift , when I know it’s stable .

Good luck. Keep us informed how you are getting on.