Meta Quest Headsets Are Bricking

A bad update is turning Meta Quest headsets into paperweights, but a solution is coming
The Meta Quest V72 update failed to install on some headsets, causing them to be unusable. The bad update affected some Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, and Meta Quest 3S users. Meta says it's working on a solution and affected users should stay tuned to its announcement page for further instructions.
New Meta Quest Update is Bricking Some VR Headsets
Some Meta Quest owners, both new and existing, are discovering that a recent update seems to have led to their VR headsets not working.
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 says it's working on a solution, but the community is suggesting people avoid turning on new headsets in the meantime.
The latest Meta Quest update has been bricking headsets
The latest Meta Quest headset update has bricked several devices so far, but Meta says it is aware of the problem and is working on a fix. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
New Quest 3 and 3S headsets now also in danger, Meta states a workaround
What makes this all even more tragic is that the Quest 3S sold extremely well for the winter holidays. Meta's strategy of affordable VR headsets to get more people into Virtual Reality is paying dividends.
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