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RadiantLeopard2305
Honored Guest
4 months ago

NUX

Hi anyone tell me me what accessibility in NUX means on a  meta quest 3?

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  • According to Copilot AI:

    On the Meta Quest platform, “NUX Accessibility” refers to accessibility features and improvements introduced as part of the New User Experience (NUX). It’s essentially the onboarding and interface updates designed to make the headset more usable for everyone, including people with disabilities.

    Here’s what’s been happening lately:

    🧠 What “NUX Accessibility” Means on Meta Quest

    • NUX = New User Experience: It’s the setup flow and interface you encounter when first using the headset or after major updates.
    • Accessibility Enhancements: Meta has been rolling out features like:
      • Closed captions for 2D apps, videos, and media
      • Controller remapping so users can customize button layouts
      • Improved hand tracking with reduced latency for better gesture control
      • Color contrast and text size adjustments for low-vision users
      • Voice navigation and screen reader support in some areas

    🧪 Real-World Impact

    • Users with low vision have tested the Quest 2 and found areas needing improvement, like small text sizes and poor contrast
    • Meta is actively working with the disability community to co-design better features

    If you’ve seen a “First Time NUX” prompt on your headset, it’s likely part of this onboarding flow. Some users have reported bugs or persistent icons related to it, but it’s mostly harmless and meant to guide setup.

  • I had the same issue,  I thought my headset was bricked. I had to use metas software update tool after bringing up the boot menu. 

    • TmonMoon's avatar
      TmonMoon
      Honored Guest

      hai, i have the same problem. anyone fix it? thx

  • MetaStoreHelp's avatar
    MetaStoreHelp
    Community Manager

    Hello there!

    We saw you wondering about the meaning of "NUX" means in terms of accessibility on your Meta Quest 3 and we wanted to clarify what this acronym stands for and what does it mean for our customers:

    "NUX" refers to New User Experience, which are early animations, settings, and features that appear during the initial setup or in early builds of the Meta Quest operating system. These are often related to the user's first interactions with the device, such as room scanning or account setup.
     

    If you're encountering a "NUX error" on your Meta Quest, it typically indicates a problem with the initial setup or core system processes, often related to the FirstTimeNux or SystemUX components. 

     

    To troubleshoot this, try the following steps: restart your headset and computer, ensure your Meta Quest software is updated, check your Wi-Fi connection if using Air Link or casting. 

     

    If you find yourself struggling at any stage of the troubleshooting, you can always send us a message by clicking on our profile picture or by clicking on the following link: https://www.meta.com/help/support/

    We hope this message will dissipate any doubts you had in regards of NUX!