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NRGJaySchrute
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July 29, 2026
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Infinite Link Loading Screen (Quest 3, cable)

  • July 29, 2026
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When I start the Link connection inside the headset, I get stuck in an infinite loading screen. My controllers are not reacting, so I can´t do anything. When I plug out my cable, I turn back into Quest 3 Home and I see the loading screen at same time. Nothings reacting, so the only way to get out is to shutdown the headset completely.
The interesting thing is: While my headset shows this loading screen - on PC is already everything fine. By using Oculus Mirror I can already see the Link Environment on PC. I also can start my games by using the library on PC.
After updating my Nvidia Drivers and also Windows, (Quest is on latest version) and endless restarts of everything - the problem is still there.

My HOTFIX for now:
While I stuck in this loading screen, I put the headset in Stand-by by tapping the Power button. Wait two seconds. Then wake the headset up with another tap. And then: I go straight into the usual Link Dash environment and everything is working like it should.

I need to do this Standby-Trick every single time. Maybe this also works for someone with the same issue.
And hopefully there is a real fix coming soon.

      Best answer by NRGJaySchrute
      NRG_Jay.Schrute wrote:

      While I stuck in this loading screen, I put the headset in Stand-by by tapping the Power button. Wait two seconds. Then wake the headset up with another tap. And then: I go straight into the usual Link Dash environment and everything is working like it should.

      My current solution, marked as one for easier search. 😊

      4 replies

      Choleni
      Choleni
      Honored Contributor
      July 29, 2026

      Hi NRG_Jay.Schrute​ 🙂

       Maybe this also works for someone with the same issue.

      Yes it does, a friend found the same workaround 1 week or two ago... I posted it here:

      Need help with link issues | Meta Community Forums - 1378231

      Thanks for sharing your workaround👍

        Choleni
        Choleni
        Honored Contributor
        July 29, 2026

        NRG_Jay.Schrute​  You should post the Hotfix in a reply to this thread and mark is as solution.

        The fix is easier to find for other users then.😉

          NRGJaySchruteAuthorAnswer
          Inspiring
          July 29, 2026
          NRG_Jay.Schrute wrote:

          While I stuck in this loading screen, I put the headset in Stand-by by tapping the Power button. Wait two seconds. Then wake the headset up with another tap. And then: I go straight into the usual Link Dash environment and everything is working like it should.

          My current solution, marked as one for easier search. 😊

            Rezri
            New Participant
            August 17, 2026

            Also having this issue since latest update (infinite loading screen when attempting to connect PCVR via Link)

            Workaround in this post did not work, unfortunately (tap to standby and then wake it up). Infinite Meta loading animation persists after attempting to connect Link.

            Prior workaround (used last time this symptom happened after a bad update) of: Disabling PC's internet connection > launch link app on desktop > launch link in quest > did not work this time. Infinite Meta loading animation after launching link persists. Also tried applying firewall block rules to the desktop client > no joy. Same infinite Meta loading screen when attempting to connect via Link.

            Swapped w/ another known good Meta Link cable > did not work. 
            - For what it is worth: Another Quest 3 in the house (still on prior OS version before this latest update) connects to Link just fine (on both gaming computers, both cables).



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