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Using an App without deploying it from Visual Studio
So I have several small demos I have developed for the Hololens. However I have not been able to find any information on the Hololens site about how to place a finished built product onto the hololens. Basically in order to show these demos and get feedback I have to have a computer with the project and deploy it via Visual Studio every time.
How do I create an app I can permanently place on my hololens without needing to deploy it from a different machine? These are small demos that are not suitable for the windows store so I have no interest in having them published in their current state. I simply want to be able to show these demos without having to haul around my computer as well and having to deploy them every time.
Thank you.
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Hi @Tyro,
If you build an app package in VS, you should be able to install that package on your HoloLens via the Windows Device Portal Apps page. There is an 'install apps' section near the bottom. After installing your app, you should be able to select your app from the app list on the HoloLens (+), and then place the tile in the world to have it launch.
I hope this helps,
~Angela5
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Hi @Tyro,
If you build an app package in VS, you should be able to install that package on your HoloLens via the Windows Device Portal Apps page. There is an 'install apps' section near the bottom. After installing your app, you should be able to select your app from the app list on the HoloLens (+), and then place the tile in the world to have it launch.
I hope this helps,
~Angela
Somehow I missed this portion of the dev website. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
You can also deploy to the device from Visual Studio. This option is in the build menu. Once you deploy to the HoloLens from Visual Studio, the app is essentially installed on the HoloLens as a full stand alone app, and can be run at anytime