They are basically two types of VR headsets, the fully pledged ones that require a computer for operation and the VR headsets that require special type of Smartphones.

The Google daydream VR falls on the second category that requires special type of Smartphones.
Unlike the Google cardboard that supports any type of Smartphone, the Google day dream VR supports only the Google pixel.

But just like the saying goes ' nothing in this life is impossible.

There is actually a way out in this case, every body that desires to enjoy the Google daydream experience can without the Google pixel, provided your Smartphone meets the below requirements.


REQUIREMENTS

1. Bluetooth 4.2 LE

2. Your smartphone Display should range between between 4.7 and 6 inches

3. Resolution at least 1080p @ 60Hz display with 3ms or less latency and 5ms or less persistence. (Quad HD or higher recommended.)

4. OpenGL ES 3.2 and Vulkan

5. Your smartphone should Able to decode 2 instances of 60fps video simultaneously.

6. Your smartphone should support Consistent 60fps rendering

7. Your smartphone should feature Temperature sensors capable of reading device surface temperature.


8. Your smartphone must be running Android 7.0 or higher for this to work. DO NOT attempt if your phone is not running this version.

9. You must have root access enabled on your phone for this to work.

10. Locate and install the latest version of Google's Daydream app and Google VR Services to install on your smartphone.

11. Install a Root Explorer app from the Google Play Store.

PROCEDURE

1. Locate /system/etc/permissions/handheld_core_hardware.xml in your system, and select Edit.

2. Locate Root Permissions and add
to the tag.

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