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Gabatron
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December 25, 2022
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Steam VR not launching in my headset (quest 2 )

I have been using air link to play PC games with my quest 2 for a while now. I used to be able to simply click on steam VR while using desktop mode in air link then the application will launch and I'm good to go. But now I cannot. Once I'm in the air link and I select steam VR it does not launch the application in my headset directly, I can see steam VR home on my desktop and I can even see my controllers moving. But when I look into my headset all I see is the oculus home and no steam application is being projected into my headset. Steam VR even says it detects my headset and controllers but it won't launch into my headset. 

    R3DFury124Answer
    New Participant
    January 5, 2023

    So I JUST got mine working after deleting and reinstalling steam and trying everything else. What fixed it was simple. Open steam on your PC, then find steam VR app in your library (you can search for it in the search bar)

    Right click. Select properties. Select betas. Then in the drop down where it currently says "none" choose "beta- Steam VR Beta Update"

    You can hit the X after that to close the pop up window and then let it finish downloading. I then restart steam after force closing in task manager and BOOM steam VR finally launches in air link for me

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    MetaStoreHelp
    MetaStoreHelp
    Community Manager
    December 25, 2022

    Hiya there Gabatron! We understand how not being able use SteamVR can be a huge issue. No worries, we can help find an solution to this issue. For some clarity, could you provide us with tad more of information: 

     

    • Are you only having this issue with that app? 
    • Have you attempted any troubleshooting steps? (Restarting device, using a different USB cable, using a different computer, etc.)
    • How long have you been experiencing this issue?
    • Make sure you have the basic requirements for PCVR
    • Have you recently installed a new updated your PC? 

    Once you have provided that info to us, we will be able to assist you further. We look forward to hearing from you!

    If you're the author of a thread, remember to mark a reply as the Accepted Solution to help others find answers!
    GabatronAuthor
    Participant
    December 25, 2022
    • "Are you only having this issue with that app?" | Steam VR is the only app I have trouble with, though since Steam does not work all games bound to it do not either. Steam games that give me the option to launch through Oculus mode do work. 
    • "Have you attempted any troubleshooting steps? (Restarting device, using a different USB cable, using a different computer, etc.)" | The troubleshooting I have attempted is: Restarting my quest, restarting my PC, and uninstalling and reinstalling SteamVR. I do not have access to a second VR-ready PC so I have not tried that and I use air link so I do not use cables. 
    • "How long have you been experiencing this issue?" | I have been independently trying to find a fix for a while so I am unsure of an exact time but my guess is 1-2 months. 
    • "Make sure you have the basic requirements for PCVR" | My computer meets the basic requirements for PCVR. 
    • "Have you recently installed a new updated your PC?" | My computer is running the latest windows 10 update. 
    MetaStoreHelp
    MetaStoreHelp
    Community Manager
    December 26, 2022

    Hey there Gabatron! Thank you for reaching back out to us. We understand how this can get a bit complicated. We do recommend you reach out to their community page, so they can look into this further with you. Hope this was able to help. Let us know if you need anything else or if you are still having issues with this, We will do our best to assist you. 

    If you're the author of a thread, remember to mark a reply as the Accepted Solution to help others find answers!
      GabatronAuthor
      Participant
      January 7, 2023

      Update: Using Virtual Desktop has fixed my issue. I can now access and play SteamVR titles as normal. 

      IdkV4id
      IdkV4id
      Inspiring
      May 30, 2024

      I recommend using steam link it’s on the meta quest store and it’s free you launch steam or steam vr it you ask you if the app and detect the device that is running steam or steam vr and find your pc name and it will ask you for a code on your pc and it will show you the code on your headset and enter the code that your headset is showing and your all set your in steam link!

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