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AMEXJOE's avatar
AMEXJOE
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11 months ago
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how to setup quest 2 without controllers

so far ... 

bought used quest 2 on ebay, no controllers.

connected quest 2 to pc via link cable. meta quest link has connected to quest 2

connected quest 2 to samsung a8  via meta horizon app. 

connected quest 2 to wifi. quest 2 is now updated.

objective.

i want to test the quest 2 with f1 2025, msfs 2024, and star citizen. no need for quest controllers yet. 

successful testing will lead to purchase of a new quest 3.

issues.

how do i get past the " pairing controller prompt" @ quest 2 headset?

please advise

 

  • AMEXJOE's avatar
    AMEXJOE
    10 months ago

    jodyyhiiirolla  is absolutely correct, you need controllers to get the quest 2 to rock and roll.

    i bought another quest 2 with controllers and all is sweetness in vr land.

    f1 2016 and msfs 2020 are amazing in the headset. using the cable link and monitor mirroring. 

    do not waste your time trying to get the headset to work without controllers. it might have worked once but not now. march 2024, signing off.

49 Replies

    • Linkyfusky's avatar
      Linkyfusky
      Explorer
      8 months ago

      wish I could ask meta to change this but they don't give me access to their ideas page 😞

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    11 months ago

    AMEXJOE  JodyyHiiiRolla 

    Ensure the phone is connected to the app, then go into the phone app and launch the browser. A browser window will open up in the headset. Select 'manage settings. in the browser and this will take you to the main settings menu, where you can connect the headset to the PC and play PCVR titles. If you close the browser or settings window, you'll have to restart the headset and launch the browser again.

    • skyfox_9000's avatar
      skyfox_9000
      Honored Guest
      11 months ago

      Sorry but I'm having the same problem, and I can't seem to find the place or way to launch the browser from the meta app. I already tried sharing a link, i even downloaded a version from 2 years ago. Nothing... I tried getting developer options but all I get is "we are having groubles loading this"

    • AMEXJOE's avatar
      AMEXJOE
      Explorer
      11 months ago

      Anonymous 

      please explain:

      phone connected to the app.

      launch the browser from the phone app.

      fully confused !!!!

       

      • Anonymous's avatar
        Anonymous
        11 months ago

        AMEXJOE   have the headset active and have it showing in the mobile app that it's connected. Navigate to your Quest apps on the phone and select the browser and launch it from the phone. The browser window should then appear in the headset.

    • Linkyfusky's avatar
      Linkyfusky
      Explorer
      8 months ago

      you cant open the browser you cant download any apps till you're past the set up screen

      • Anonymous's avatar
        Anonymous
        8 months ago

        Linkyfusky I was able to download the browser app via the mobile app and also launch the browser in the headset from the mobile app.

  • AMEXJOE's avatar
    AMEXJOE
    Explorer
    11 months ago

    Anonymous 

    ok, headset is connected to the app 🙂

    did a search for browser on the meta horizon phone app.

    not sure which one i should be using.

     

    • skyfox_9000's avatar
      skyfox_9000
      Honored Guest
      11 months ago

      I need adb for that and I get a "we are having groubles loading this" error when i try to use the app to enable developer options

  • AMEXJOE's avatar
    AMEXJOE
    Explorer
    11 months ago

    Anonymous 

    ok, so the "install on headset" button for the mixed reality browser app appears to do nothing. 

    i connected the headset to the pc via cable link and that caused the phone browser app to change from install on the pc to install on the headset. (looks like that was an important step ... )

     

    • skyfox_9000's avatar
      skyfox_9000
      Honored Guest
      11 months ago

      I try to use developer mode but i get the error "We're having problems loading this. Please try again." Every single time...

      • Anonymous's avatar
        Anonymous
        11 months ago

        skyfox_9000  yeah, I still get that message but keep trying to turn it on, and eventually it seems to stay on if you go back to another screen and back to developer screen.

  • AMEXJOE's avatar
    AMEXJOE
    Explorer
    11 months ago

    Anonymous 

    what is the best way of joining the developer club? 

    if its invite? how does one get an invite?

     

    • Anonymous's avatar
      Anonymous
      11 months ago

      AMEXJOE  open the mobile app, go to devices, select your headset and tap to connect, select  'Headset Settings'  then 'Developer Mode' and toggle the slider.

      • AMEXJOE's avatar
        AMEXJOE
        Explorer
        11 months ago

        yes, i found developer mode.  here is what i get. " to enable developer mode, join or create an organization."

        so, i got started and got verified, now meta wants me to create an organization. 

        i would much prefer to join an organization. 

        please advise

  • Alexbond45's avatar
    Alexbond45
    Honored Guest
    10 months ago

    Yall figure out an a fix for this yet? I recently inherited a quest 2 from a buddy but the controllers are completely dead. I don't need the controllers, as I only really want to use it to play flight and racing simulators like OP - which I use other devices to operate. Nothing in the thread seems to work. 

    • Anonymous's avatar
      Anonymous
      10 months ago

      Alexbond45  how far are you able to det down this list - 

      Install meta app on mobile device. Phone or tablet.

      Factory reset the headset and start the setup process

      In the mobile app link the headset to your account.       

      In the app, select your headset and go to 'Headset Settings'     

      In the headset settings, enable wifi and wait for the headset to connect to it.

      In the app go to 'App Library' and install the browser

      In the app library, launch the browser

      In the headset, you should see the browser window, click on the 'manage setting' button

      This should take you to the main settings window where you can further set the headset up including link/airlink                                               

      • Alexbond45's avatar
        Alexbond45
        Honored Guest
        10 months ago

        I get to app library but an unable to launch the browser. It just says "Install to Headset" and that's all. 

  • Alexbond45's avatar
    Alexbond45
    Honored Guest
    10 months ago

    Dang. I tried on a fresh account (since the other one seemed a bit wonky from being connected to my PC) and it just gives that blank purchase button. I'm reaching an impasse here, not sure why it's being so obtuse. 

  • AMEXJOE's avatar
    AMEXJOE
    Explorer
    10 months ago

    jodyyhiiirolla  is absolutely correct, you need controllers to get the quest 2 to rock and roll.

    i bought another quest 2 with controllers and all is sweetness in vr land.

    f1 2016 and msfs 2020 are amazing in the headset. using the cable link and monitor mirroring. 

    do not waste your time trying to get the headset to work without controllers. it might have worked once but not now. march 2024, signing off.