Source note: LemonLoader is independent. Project-specific facts below are limited to information published by the LemonLoader repository, releases, or wiki; general troubleshooting advice is identified by context.
What the Windows method does
The official wiki documents a Windows installer flow that connects to an Android/Quest device over ADB. The release notes also state that Windows support was added to the installer line.
Windows flow
- Download the Windows installer ZIP from the LemonLoader release.
- Run
MelonLoader.Installer.App.exe. - Connect the device and enable USB debugging, accepting the RSA fingerprint prompt.
- Select Use this Device.
- Choose the app and press Patch.
- Wait for the installer to report the app as patched, then start it.
Backup limitation
If the device is not found
Re-check USB debugging, the RSA authorization prompt, cable/data mode, and the installer’s device selector before assuming the target app is incompatible.
Installation checkpoints
Think of patching as a sequence of checkpoints rather than one button press. Before patching, verify source and backup. During patching, keep the device connected/powered and avoid interrupting the installer. After patching, confirm the installer reports success before introducing mods or changing preferences.
If the app fails after patching, preserve the simplest possible test state. A clean patched app with no optional mods provides much better diagnostic evidence than an installation where the loader, target app, several mods, and configuration files were all changed together.
What a successful patch does not prove
An installer reporting “patched” only tells you the patch operation completed. It does not establish that every game feature, network service, or third-party mod is compatible. First launch, runtime initialization, and mod loading are separate stages and should be tested separately.
Recommended next step
For a clean path through the project, use the verified download page, follow the installation guide, and keep the logging guide available for troubleshooting.