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How to Reset Oculus Quest 2, Latest 2024

How to reset Oculus Quest 2 has several stages. First, turn off the device, select the boot screen, then wait for a while.
How to Reset Oculus Quest 2 Without Losing Game
How to Reset Oculus Quest 2 Without Losing Game. Source: META/YouTube

When we have a new gadget, such as Oculus Quest 2Apart from how to use it, we also have to know how to maintain and overcome existing errors during its use period. Resetting the device could be an alternative method that you can do. However, do you know how to reset Oculus Quest 2?

There are several steps you have to go through, as well as tools you can use, to make the process of resetting your device smoother.

Through this article, the author will discuss in detail how to reset the Oculus Quest 2, without any further problems, such as data loss or software glitches.

Listen carefully to get all the information.

Also read: How to Connect Oculus Quest 2 to PC

How to Reset Oculus Quest 2

Oculus Quest 2 Box - How to Reset Oculus Quest 2
Oculus Quest 2 Box. (Source: Road to VR/Google)

Before knowing the methods, Vicigers must first know about the various types of resets that can be done.

First, there is a factory reset, which functions to return your device to its original factory settings when you first bought it.

Second, hard reset, almost similar to factory reset, this feature is useful for dealing with moderate to severe errors.

After knowing the types of reset, you also have to know what problems you are facing before deciding to choose one of these features.

If you encounter problems such as a device that is difficult to connect to WiFi, a controller that cannot connect to Bluetooth, or a device that is lagging, Vicigers can choose to do a factory reset.

while a hard reset is done to solve problems such as a sudden drastic battery drop, which comes from an error reading the software encryption code from the device.

There are several ways to reset your device. Among others are:

  1. Turn off your device first
  2. Access the "Boot Screen" menu, by pressing the power and volume down buttons, for a few moments.
  3. After that, you will be taken to the "Factory Reset" menu, press the menu that appears by double clicking the power button.
  4. Factory reset was successful.

After successfully performing a factory reset, wait a few moments before turning it on again, in order to avoid errors that often occur.

How to Reset Oculus Quest 2 Without Losing Data

Oculus Quest 2 Users
Oculus Quest 2 Users. (Source: Tom's Guide/Google)

To keep your data safe, before resetting or resetting, you should first access the backup menu to back up your data. The method is as follows:

  1. Select the "Quick Settings" menu
  2. After switching screen tabs, look for the “Settings” menu and click to access the “Backup” menu
  3. Click "System" then "Backup", and choose your storage location in the Cloud, so you can access existing data, after the reset process.

Additionally, you can also unpair the Meta Quest App account, as a preventive measure.

How to Reset via Mobile Application

Oculus Quest 2 on Hand
Oculus Quest 2 on Hand. (Source: Tech Radar/Google)

Perform the following steps to set up Oculus Quest 2 via the cellphone application. Among others are:

  1. Download the Meta Quest App application on the Google Play Store or App Store, if you don't have it yet.
  2. After completing the download and account registration, select the "Device" menu and access "You Quest" to take you to the "Advanced Settings" tab.
  3. After entering the "Advanced Settings" tab, you can do a factory reset by pressing the option on the screen with similar writing.

Those are some ways to reset the Oculus Quest 2 device.

Also read: Quest 3 Release Date, Latest Gadget Published by META!

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