Meta’s Oculus Quest and Quest 2offer tremendous functionality but said devices suffer from bugs and glitches. While Meta keeps releasing updates, manyOculus Questissues remain unresolved.
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A factory resetshould do the trick for unresolved issues with Meta’s Oculus Quest or Quest 2. For those new to the Oculus Quest or Quest 2, let’s look at how these headsets can be factory reset.
Warning! Backup Data From The Meta Quest Or Quest 2
Before factory resetting the Quest or Quest 2, consider taking a backup. A backup will ensure the device can be returned to the previous state. Users will not have to go through the entire setup process and canstart using their Meta Quest or Quest 2 immediately. To back up data from the Quest or Quest 2, follow these steps:
If the Quest or Quest 2 is malfunctioning, this method may not work.
Factory Reset The Oculus Quest Or Quest 2 Without An Android Or iOS Device
To factory reset the Oculus Quest or Quest 2 without an Android or iOS device, follow these simple steps:
Factory Reset The Oculus Quest Or Quest 2 With An Android Or iOS App
If the Oculus Quest or Quest 2 is connected to an Android or iOS device, it can be factory reset using the Meta Quest app. To do so, follow these steps:
If the factory reset option is unavailable in the Meta Quest app, then consider resetting it from the headset by following the steps provided earlier.
How To Soft Reset The Meta Oculus Quest Or Quest 2
For minor glitches or bugs, it would be advisable to try a soft reset instead. Unlike factory resetting the Quest or Quest 2, this process will not remove data. To soft reset the Quest or Quest 2, follow either of these steps:
Why Reset A Meta Oculus Quest Or Quest 2?
Factory resetting an Oculus Quest or Quest 2 will return the headset to its original settings. This process also restores the firmware to its original state. However, resetting the Oculus Quest or Quest 2 will delete alldownloaded VR games, game data, etc.
The primary reasons for resetting a Meta Oculus Quest or Quest 2 are as follows:
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