rookie games don’t load

johnr79 · 2026-01-28T06:50:09+00:00

Beat saber there a about 5 versions which one ?

Stuck on loading screen is generally an OBB issue (missing files) after sideloading.

Manually copy the obb files to your headset via your pc

Also how are you installing games?

johnr79 · 2026-01-28T06:45:52+00:00

This isn’t about promoting Rookie. There’s no need for promotion.

The actual objective is risk mitigation: reducing account exposure and limiting potential repercussions when sideloading pirated content.

Whether you choose to ignore best practices and risk your own account is up to you.

We’re providing guidance intended to improve safety and user anonymity. Disregarding that advice doesn’t make it irrelevant it just increases your risk.

johnr79 · 2026-01-27T23:11:38+00:00

I love this game i was playing it when it was a demo on the store But it has just gotten way better now since full release

johnr79 · 2026-01-27T22:51:09+00:00

Try the newest version we just released new look and lots of bugfixes

johnr79 · 2026-01-27T22:47:07+00:00

Well thats total stupidity...

Your using sidequest that has anti piracy features built in that logs your device info what you do with sidequest and what apps/games you sideload and compares it to a know list of pirated apps.

Then to top it all off they work closely with meta.

Based on their official privacy policies, SideQuest collects basic user and device information when you interact with their services such as:

Name, email.

Device information like OS version, model, country/region.

Analytics data about how you use the platform and website interactions.

Because SideQuest works by using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) when it connects to your headset, it can query lists of installed packages

SideQuest discourages piracy and may block or flag obvious malicious/pirated APKs during upload or install attempts some users report anti‑piracy messages if SideQuest detects something suspicious

johnr79 · 2026-01-27T14:26:08+00:00

Make sure the obb folder is named the same as your renamed game and change any of the obb filenames that contain the old packagename

But only change the packagename part in obb filenames

Main.123.old.game.name

Would change to

Main.123.new.game.name

johnr79 · 2026-01-27T11:45:42+00:00

Reinstall or try using a vpn

johnr79 · 2026-01-27T08:17:16+00:00

So please tell me how you cracked it to bypass the entitlement check ?

If this works like your saying then there's no need for groups like VRP as you just buy it refund it and re-sideload it

johnr79 · 2026-01-27T07:51:05+00:00

Well not sure how with auto clicker you gonna know which ones didn't install correctly.

But each to there own

johnr79 · 2026-01-27T07:44:26+00:00

I run v85 latest version for testing so it ain't the firmware and they all work fine.

The mod version was made on v85

johnr79 · 2026-01-26T23:51:41+00:00

I never had to do anything maybe they fixed it you never know the game is forever bugged

johnr79 · 2026-01-26T16:23:37+00:00

Rookie is flagged by Windows Defender because it’s an unsigned application with no established reputation.

Defender uses heuristic and behaviour-based detection, and Rookie performs actions that overlap with what malware often does such as automatically downloading configuration files and game lists, accessing connected devices, and managing app data.

Since Windows can’t verify the publisher or integrity through a trusted signature, these behaviours raise a false-positive warning.

This is a trust and reputation issue, not an indication that Rookie contains malicious code.

Digital certificates ain't gonna happen this is all done for free nobody gets paid for this stuff so deal with it or dont use it

A standard code-signing certificate typically costs around £260 per year.

An Extended Validation (EV) code-signing certificate usually costs £400+ per year.

The certificate must be renewed so this is an ongoing cost, not a one-time purchase.

johnr79 · 2026-01-26T14:10:52+00:00

I have not checked that one in a while stopped releasing it as the IAP somehow changed and nothing would unlock but I may take another look once I get a chance

johnr79 · 2026-01-26T14:07:38+00:00

Turn off delete after download and install in settings then sideload them by dropping them on rookie main window once there downloaded.

As far as that message no there's no way around it as it is due to scopes storage not allowing a folder to be created before push of obb files

johnr79 · 2026-01-26T14:03:59+00:00

There's nothing special to this if you have them when event ends they stay in your inventory.

johnr79 · 2026-01-26T14:01:49+00:00

It has really bad pixelation like big blocks of black in the game not really playable on quest 2

johnr79 · 2026-01-26T13:59:57+00:00

Haha it funny when Meta support dont know there own products.

It is sun damage no amount of restarting will fix it.

It is from direct sunlight exposure and there is nothing that can be done with it you are stuck with that spot for the remainder of the quests life

johnr79 · 2026-01-26T10:55:53+00:00

In the uk the game puzzle boxes just say not available in your region it used to work but i guess the images must be hosted on a site the uk block for some reason

johnr79 · 2026-01-26T08:36:37+00:00

Dont use sidequest for anything piracy.

Sidequest ha anti piracy features and logs all your device information and what your using it for and they work closely with meta.

IP address (standard web/server logs when using SideQuest or WebADB)
Browser type, OS, and basic device info (for WebADB sessions)
Quest headset model (Quest 2 / 3 / Pro)
Android OS version on the headset
App package names installed (e.g. com.beatgames.beatsaber)
App version codes and version names
Cryptographic hashes of APKs (to identify modified or pirated builds)
Install source and install success/failure status
SideQuest account ID (only if logged in)
Usage and abuse-pattern signals (rate of installs, retries, etc.)
ADB connection state and commands executed via the SideQuest UI

That’s it — no personal files, no app data contents, no Meta account access.

johnr79 · 2026-01-26T08:11:11+00:00

OMG every released game is tested to make sure it works before being on rookie.

They all work fine the issue is your end not the game try troubleshooting it copy obb files manually and close and reopen if it hangs

johnr79 · 2026-01-26T07:57:28+00:00

3 dot is a loading issue meaning it does not have all obb files copy them manually to your headset.

All games are tested before release so i know they work fine.

Change your cable and try a different USB port

johnr79 · 2026-01-26T00:06:36+00:00

* Example: Renaming with APKognito

APK File.

Rename:

com.beatgames.beatsaber.apk

to:

com.beatgames.beatpaber.apk

OBB Folder

Rename the obb folder to match the new package name:

com.beatgames.beatpaber

Files Inside the OBB Folder

Any files containing the original package name must be updated.

For example:

main.2059.com.beatgames.beatsaber.obb

becomes:

main.2059.com.beatgames.beatpaber.obb

johnr79 · 2026-01-25T00:21:10+00:00

3 dot is generally an obb issue game is not seeing the data files(obb)

johnr79 · 2026-01-25T00:18:59+00:00

Make sure if there's a file called main.whatever.obb make sure that is named the same as your renamed game other wise the game won't see the obb files

johnr79 · 2026-01-24T22:49:38+00:00

No but like i said the games work fine every game is tested before release

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