Updated on November 3, 2022 This article explains how to factory reset the Meta (Oculus) Quest and Quest 2 virtual reality headsets using the headset and the phone app. How to Factory Reset Meta (Oculus) Quest and Quest 2Here’s how to factory reset your Quest or Quest 2 using the headset.
How to Factory Reset a Meta (Oculus) Quest or Quest 2 Using the Phone AppIf your Quest is paired to the Oculus phone app, you can use it to initiate a factory reset.
Reasons to Factory Reset a Meta (Oculus) Quest or Quest 2When you perform a factory reset on the Oculus Quest or Oculus Quest 2, the headset returns to its factory original state. This process removes firmware updates and restores the original firmware. It also removes all of the saved game data and downloaded games and returns any settings you have tweaked to their original state. There are two reasons to factory reset an Oculus Quest or Quest 2:
Otherwise, restarting is a better bet. How to Restart Meta (Oculus) QuestThere's an option if you only want to restart your Quest, but you don’t want to delete everything and start from scratch. The restart option is accessible from the headset's power menu, and selecting it causes the headset to power down and restart. It can often fix a lot of glitches and problems without removing your data. Here’s how to restart Quest and Quest 2:
Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Hello, thanks for contacting us! We noticed that you are experiencing trouble resetting your PIN due to receiving invalid email address error message. We understand how disappointing this can be. Help is here for you! Upon review, we noticed that you have an open support ticket that is currently under review. We are actively investigating your issue. Please stand by as your agent continues to work towards resolution for this matter. Thanks in advance for your patience. 🙂 I forgot my Oculus Pin. I have tried to reset it, however, you need the previous pin. Is there a way to get a new pin without the old one? Edit: For anyone reading this post, here is the solution:
How do I reset my Oculus Quest 2 without pin?Press and hold the power and volume down buttons on your Quest or Quest 2 until it turns on. Use the volume button to highlight Factory reset, then press the power button to select it. Use the volume button to highlight Yes, erase and factory reset, then press the power button to initiate the reset.
How do I reset Oculus without old pin?Hold the power and volume (-) button on your headset down simultaneously until the boot screen loads on your headset. Use the volume buttons on your headset to highlight Factory Reset and press the power button. Use the volume buttons on your headset to highlight Yes and press the power button.
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