Getting Started Overview

Learn how to get started developing on the Magic Leap 2. See Resources below for the full list.

Resources

📄️ Install the Tools

Get the tools you need to build applications for the Magic Leap 2 headset. The Magic Leap is built on top of the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), Android 10 (Q) API level 29, whereas ML1 was built on top of a Linux-derived in-house OS.

📄️ Choosing a Development Environment

You can develop for Magic Leap using the Native C API or Unity. If you need help finding the right tool, this article provides additional details on each development path.

📄️ Enable Developer Mode

This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough to enable Developer Mode on Magic Leap 2. The process involves unlocking the hidden Developer Options by tapping the "Build number" seven times. The newly enabled Developer Mode offers a range of advanced settings and tools that are typically hidden from average users, mainly used for debugging and application development purposes.

📄️ Granting Permissions

Granting Permissions