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Maximus1219
Maximus1219
Inspiring
January 7, 2026
Solved

Headset isn’t receiving updates

So this is a bit of an odd one but whenever I go into the software update section in the setting it never actually receives the updates and just constantly searches for them. (Now I don’t really care if I don’t get updates just its a bit odd how I’m not getting them) also I use a Quest 3s on v81 also I want to avoid resetting my headset if possible 

It just sorta loops the checking for updates thing

Also I did have the software updates thing checked I just tried unchecking and rechecking it to see if that would help at all

steve40
steve40Answer
Honored Contributor
January 7, 2026

I want to avoid resetting my headset if possible 

You could try updating your headset via USB cable using the Meta Quest Software Update tool.

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steve40
steve40
Honored Contributor
January 7, 2026

That's strange. I've never seen my headset do that. Make sure you are connected to 5 GHz wifi and that the Meta servers aren't being blocked by your firewall or something. Maybe connect your headset to a friend's wifi and see if your headset will find the updates. I would think you should be on v83 by now. v85 has just entered PTC.

    Maccyb123
    Honored Contributor
    January 7, 2026

    I haven't seen that before. steve_40 has a possible solution. One other thing to try. Switch on allowing updates while device is switched on and sleeping. Not a scientific solution but maybe if you leave it sitting there for a few hours it start working while you're not looking! 😁You never know!! Good luck!! 

      steve40
      steve40Answer
      Honored Contributor
      January 7, 2026

      I want to avoid resetting my headset if possible 

      You could try updating your headset via USB cable using the Meta Quest Software Update tool.

        Maccyb123
        Honored Contributor
        January 7, 2026

        steve_40 That's a good plan., 👍👍👍

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