Meta makes U-turn on bricked Meta Quest headsets

Warning Issued For Meta Quest 3, Quest 2 And Quest 3S Owners
A serious issue could make Quest 3 and Quest 2 inoperable, thanks to a recent software update released by Meta. And only Quest 3S owners get a returns program.
If updates bricked your Meta Quest headset, try this first - then ask for a replacement
A recent software update is disabling Quest 2, 3, and 3S models. Meta is offering free replacements to some users.
Meta promises fix for software update that bricked Quest 2, 3, and 3S headsets
Meta is working to fix a faulty software update that bricked many Quest headsets. It has also offered to fix out-of-warranty headsets that were left unresponsive.
Meta Replacing Quest Headsets Bricked by Buggy Software Update
Initially, some with older Quest devices were told they were out of luck because the gadgets were out of warranty. But Meta appears to have reversed course there, according to Reddit posts.
Meta’s ‘software update issue’ has been breaking Quest headsets for weeks
Meta updated a note on the top of its Quest support site to say that a “software update issue” has been bricking Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S headsets. The company writes that while “most” people can now use their headsets normally, it’s “actively working on resolving the issue for all users.”
Meta is working on a fix for a software update that bricked Quest headsets
Meta is reportedly working on an issue with a software update that bricked some Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets, the company announced. The company originally upset customers by not only releasing a faulty update,
Meta Backpedals On Bricked Quest Headset Support After Angry Backlash
Meta is backtracking on its lack of support for users that have had their Quest headsets bricked by a software update.
Meta Quest 3S VR Headset Review
The Meta Quest 3S is an excellent excuse to get a VR headset, or upgrade an existing one with all of the features on board.
Meta makes U-turn on bricked Meta Quest headsets after backlash
A recent software update resulted in a significant number of bricked Meta Quest headsets, with Meta initially shrugging and
Meta Quest Headsets Unresponsive? Update Issue Fixed for Most - Contact Support if Yet Affected!
Facing Issues with Your Meta Quest Headset? Meta Says A Software Update Issue Is to Blame. Most Users Fixed, Contact Support If Still Affected!
Why Your New Meta Quest Might Not Be Working
The Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, and Meta Quest 3S are experiencing a bug that's preventing them from properly booting up.
Meta Quest VR has seen its best year yet — and it's only getting better in 2025
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How to cast Meta Quest 3 to phone – record, share clips or show off your VR gameplay
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