How do you reset the Meta Quest VR headset to factory settings?

Written by Prescious

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10 January 2025

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How do you reset the Meta Quest VR headset to factory settings?

Do you have problems with your Meta Quest 2, and is the only option to revert it to the factory settings? In this article, we'll explain how you can revert your VR headset back to factory settings. The name Oculus was replaced by Meta, and the VR headset is now part of Facebook.

  • Reset via phone
  • Reset via headset
Meta App

Reset via phone

Easily reset your Meta Quest VR headset via the Oculus app on your phone. You can also use this app when you set up the Meta for the first time.

  1. Go to 'Settings' in the bottom right.
  2. Select the connected VR headset.
  3. Go to 'More Settings' and select 'Factory Reset'.
  4. Reconnect your Meta Quest VR headset to your phone.
Meta Quest

Reset via headset

Via these steps, you can reset the Meta Quest VR headset via the headset. Make sure the headset is turned off before you follow the steps.

  1. Press and hold the power and minus button.
  2. Put on the headset and select 'Factory Reset' with the volume button, and press the power button.
  3. Select 'Yes' with the volume buttons and confirm with the power button.
  4. Restart the Meta and set it up again.

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