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Focus and Focus Plus Firmware Update Released: October 27, 2020 VIVE Focus Plus ROM: 4.14.623.1 VIVE Focus ROM (Global version): 3.13.623.1 VIVE Focus ROM (China version): 3.13.1405.1 Great news! We have a big firmware update packed with new features that just released today. Please read below for the highlights and full list of features: When you’re ready to upgrade your device(s) - From the Viveport Home Menu > Settings > System Update to upgrade. HIGHLIGHTS: · Show non-VR apps (e.g. Mobile Device Management) in the Library. · Record VR experience with Screen Recording. · Adjust casting screen ratio from 1:1 to 16:9. · Support VPN connection in More Settings. · Activate Kiosk mode by default. · Upgrade WAVE SDK to version 3.2. FEATURES: 1. Support two MDM solutions, AirWatch and MobileIron. Note: In this update, the Launcher > Library will show 2D apps installed by users. (apps in data partition) 2. Adjust casting screen ratio from square (1:1) to rectangular (16:9). Note: Any app rebuilt with WAVE SDK 3.1.94 can support 16:9 casting. (even it runs on older ROM version) In-house apps (ex: Launcher) will support 16:9 casting in this SU update. 3. Support debugfs and atrace for developers to perform app profiling. 4. Support screen recording. User can start/stop screen recording via Quick Menu. The ratio of video is 1:1, and will be saved in internal storage. 5. Enhance screen share experience. Add “Casting”, “Screenshot” functions to Quick Menu. 6. Support MediaProjection permission for app developing. 7. Add Wi-Fi domain setting into COTA configuration. Enterprise customer can batch configure Wi-Fi connectivity with domain setting via COTA. 8. Lower the volume of boot animation. 9. Support VPN function in More Settings. The same UI and settings of VPN function in smartphone. 10. Make Tutorial app visible in Library. 11. Upgrade to WAVE SDK v3.2. 12. Activate Kiosk mode by default. Thank you again for your patience and support. Cheers, The VIVE Team

The most recent Wave SDK is version 3.2 (Released August 11, 2020) https://developer.vive.com/resources/vive-wave/ [Important Note] This version includes Experimental Features that require the latest public ROM, version 4.14.623.1 for Focus Plus. Or 3.13.623.1 for Focus. Major New Features include: Unity XR Plug-in Framework Support Hand and Gesture Tracking. Please note these features are experimental and are likely to be updated in our next SDK release. Passthrough Support via new APIs. Adaptive Quality and Foveated Rendering are now enabled by Default. This can be modified in the WaveVR settings. Please review the Release Notes for more information about the great new features and for Important Changes - https://hub.vive.com/storage/docs/en-us/ReleaseNote.html#release-3-2-0 And leave any feedback or questions on the forums so that we can get back to you and the community. Wave Unity and Unreal SDK Recommended Versions: Unity 2019.4.3 or newer - see https://hub.vive.com/storage/app/doc/en-us/UnitySdk.html Unreal 4.24 or 4.25 - see https://hub.vive.com/storage/app/doc/en-us/UnrealPlugin/UnrealPlugin.html

Wave SDK 3.1.94 Early Access and Experimental ROM 3.07.623.336 - How to Request Access Find Wave SDK 3.1.94 Early Access here - https://developer.vive.com/resources/2020/04/01/vive-wave-sdk-early-access-updated-3-1-94/ To receive ROM access, read on..... This SDK has a medley of new features, including: Pass Through Passthrough cameras triggered when exiting virtual safety wall Use HelloVR to test this effect Also press twice power button to enable Pass Through, and you should see the launch time is very quick. Hand Gesture & Tracking A Gesture sample Gesture_Test is provided in the wvr_unity_samples.unitypackage. You can find the sample under Assets/Samples/Gesture_Test. https://hub.vive.com/storage/docs/en-us/TheGestureUsage.html Direct Preview for Unreal https://hub.vive.com/storage/docs/en-us/UnrealPlugin/Unreal_wavevr_DirectPreview.html Adaptive Quality (now working in ROM update 3.07.623.336) Adjusts CPU/GPU rendering performance levels to improve FPS https://hub.vive.com/storage/docs/en-us/WaveVR_AdaptiveQuality.html REQUEST ROM ACCESS In order to use the new features found in Wave SDK 3.1.94 you’ll need to upgrade to the latest ROM (go to Settings > System Update). Please write to @Tony PH Lin and provide your name, company, device type (Focus or Focus Plus), HMD serial number, and your current ROM Version. These are the ROMs required to receive the special ROM: Focus Plus: 3.07.623.3 Focus (dev kit): 2.04.1400.2 Expect 2 business days turn-around time. Once your request is processed, then you will receive the FOTA for ROM version 3.07.623.316 for Focus Plus or ROM version 2.11.1400.216 for Focus. You will then need to make another system update to ROM version 3.07.623.336. If you have any feedback please share with us in the comments. Cheers, The Vive Wave Team

Today, we've released a new ROM update version 3.07.623.3 for the Focus Plus. This update is available as a FOTA and you should receive a message in your device prompting you to make the update. It includes a medley of improvements, listed below. Here are the release notes: Add support for Wi-Fi 2.4GHz band. Add support for VIVEPORT Streaming. Add Wi-Fi setting and Cast function on the Power button menu when in Kiosk mode (to disable, go to More Settings > Kiosk mode). Enable/Disable “Lost tracking” warning in Developer options. Adjust the play area size (2x2m, 3x3m, or 4x4m) in Developer options. Show controller firmware version in Quick Settings > Controller. Add a 5GHz regulatory e-label for Japan in More Settings > About > Certification. Add Korean language support. Update WAVE SDK version to 3.1.7.

In order to build for the Focus Plus you will need to integrate your apps with the Wave SDK. For more information about Focus and Wave development check out our Vive Developer Resources Site. You can find both the Wave SDK and Documentation linked from this Resource page. If you’re a Unity Developer, then Getting Started with Unity and Wave SDK will be very helpful. If you’re looking for community help, be sure to visit the Wave SDK Forum to find answers to your questions or to ask new ones you may have. You can find best practices for HMD and controller tracking - Room Setup and Controller Tracking Tips. Read the Vive Focus Plus User Guide to get acquainted with it. Make sure to update your HMD to the latest ROM (currently version 4.14.623.x). You can update the device by tapping on the controller’s Vive button and then > Settings > System Update (Note: You must be connected via Wi-Fi in order to receive system updates). If you need to debug your app, check out this post about ADB Logcat. Once you’re ready to publish your app on Viveport, visit the Viveport Developer Console. If you need inspiration, feel free to find some fun right away and get to know some of the Wave experiences. Visit the Viveport M store in the HMD and peruse the titles with the 6+6dof label. This label indicates that the experience is compatible with the 6dof headset and the 6dof controllers. Here are some great suggestions: Browse the Virtual Web with Firefox Reality. Download Sureshot: RPO Edition. In this Ready Player One app you can freely move and shoot in full room scale glory! Check out Skyworld Kingdom Brawl, which is Vive Studios’ tactical card-battler, Clash Royale-inspired collaboration with Vertigo Games. Or try Kingdom of Blades for some sword swinging, shield bashing action! If you’re looking to purchase a Focus Plus, they are available at this link https://enterprise.vive.com/us/focus-plus/. For bulk orders, please reach out to your Vive contact for more information. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We look forward to experiencing what you create. See you in VR, Justin and the Vive Team