Howto: Resilio
Guide to setup Resilio Sync
Intro
VRP utilizes Resilio Sync, previously known as BitTorrent Sync, to transfer file libraries. It works like Dropbox.
To download files via Resilio, you'll need to:
Download Resilio Sync installer:
Install
Set system date and time
License it for Pro
Add a library to sync from, and a folder to sync to
Choose which files you'd like to sync
Once your game is downloaded, just drag and drop the entire game folder onto Rookie or Sidenoder.
For Your Information: both guides ‘Rookie’ and ‘Sidenoder’ have instructions to integrate Resilio directly! *large files, have space
Note: Resilio is also included in VRP Essentials, a suite of sideloading and downloading tools. See the PTT Downloads page.
In this article, we'll go through these steps.
Resilio Sync is a freemium product, meaning it can be downloaded for free, but features are licensed. The License File is available on the PTT Downloads page.
Step 1: Download
The current version of Resilio and other files can be found on the PTT Downloads page.
Step 2: Install
Run the installer you just downloaded.
Step 3: Set system date and time
You need to make sure that the date, time and time zone on on your computer are correct. On Windows, this is best done by enabling internet time.
Right click the clock on your taskbar and select "Adjust date/time"
Turn on "Set time automatically"
Check that Time zone is correct for your location. (No, you don't need it set to Arizona)
Click "Sync Now"
Step 4: License
Open Resilio Sync.
Click the gear icon to access settings.
Click License
The current License File can be found on the PTT Downloads page.
Click “Apply License” and select the file.
Confirm you have a license attached.
Step 5: Add a library to sync
When entering a key, you will be asked to select a folder. This should be an empty folder and will be where Resilio will store the files!
Turn Selective Sync on if you only want to download specific files and turn it off if you want to download everything. Either option will keep the library synced and updated.
#Resilio Keys
Quest Games:
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All current non-free games to be installed on the Quest.
In a hurry? You can use Rookie or Rclonebrowser to download from both public and sponsored mirrors.
PCVR Games:
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All current PC games that can be played on the Quest and other HMDs (Steam, Oculus titles).
GearVR/Go Games:
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Games made for GearVR, which includes 3DOF (degrees of freedom) and 6DOF. 6DOF games work like Quest Games.
Quest Games - previous versions:
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Quest Games - Extra:
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Quest Homebrew:
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VR Movies
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Old Keys
If you are using any of the keys below, expect problems.
They are no longer being maintained.
Quest Games:
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BG4CLF5SPAQ2YZRXJAC4CBKU3SA3SGKU6Quest Games:
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Press "Next" then choose where you want the files to be downloaded to.
For this example, I made a folder in my Downloads folder called Quest Games.
Then press select folder, and it should start syncing. If you press the name of the folder you selected in the program, it will take you directly to the folder location.
Step 6: Select your files
To select a folder to download with Selective Sync, right-click on the folder/folders you want, then press Sync to this device.
If you don't see this option, you need to restart explorer.exe or reboot your computer.
(Windows)
(Mac)
The download progress will be shown like this.
The files themselves will be where you told it to sync to. Filenames ending in .rsls mean they are placeholder files and must be synced. Once you tell Resilio to sync the files, it can take some time to complete depending on how many you're doing and how fast your upload is (see speed guide below). Once complete you will have no .rsls files!
Step 7: What's next?
Stay connected as a peer
When your file is finished downloading, make sure not to delete the file and to keep resilio running when you can. This enables you to be a peer, allowing more people to download the files you have downloaded faster.
Install your downloaded games
Once your game is downloaded, just drag and drop the entire game folder onto Rookie in offline mode or use Sidenoder.
Ensuring Max Speed
Note that torrents include some time for discovery of peers, so the longer you're syncing a file, the faster it gets because you're connecting to more people and more of them are aware of you.
If your upload speed is slow, the other peers will send data to you last. Make sure you're at the front of the line by not limiting your upload speed.
Opening a port will mean being able to connect to more peers, which means more speed.
Items 2 & 3 above are able to be changed in the config of Resilio (gear icon).
Troubleshooting
My "sync to device" option doesn't exist!
Make sure you are syncing the folder you are inside of from Resilio Sync's app.
Make sure you have enabled Selective Sync on the sync job you are using. See the guide.
If you just installed Resilio or VRP Essentials, reboot.
Try to reinstall Resilio. Keep settings.
Check this handy guide from Resilio Inc. on how to fix the context menu.
Reinstall Resilio and remove all settings.
My Downloads are so Slow!!!
Plenty are seeding on Gigabit connections, depending on your internet connection, you should be straight. Resilio is just like any other application and you may have Firewall or Router interference. Take a look at Resilio's Help Article How can I improve data transfer speed for troubleshooting steps
Changing Keys without downloading everything again
This procedure will only work when moving between keys with the same content (e.g. Quest Games to Quest Games).
Do not store files in your resilio library which do not exist on the share or RESILIO WILL DELETE THEM.
You can see which key you're currently using by selecting Preferences from the menu to the right of the library in the Resilio App, and then selecting View Key at the bottom.
Disconnect and then remove your existing library from the menu in the Resilio app.
Open the folder in your file explorer and delete the .sync folder.
Add the new key by following Step 5 above.
When prompted to select a folder, select the existing folder.
Resilio will warn you that files may be removed or overwritten - it is generally safe to select yes, however we can't account for every circumstance so you may want to make a backup first, or choose a new folder and copy the already downloaded files across.