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how to setup quest 2 without controllers

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February 1, 2025
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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

Best answer by JodyyHiiiRolla

Unfortunately, you can’t. Need controllers.

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JodyyHiiiRollaAnswer

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Unfortunately, you can’t. Need controllers.

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Linkyfusky

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

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Anonymous

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.

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skyfox9000

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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"

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AMEXJOEAuthor

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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.

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Anonymous

skyfox_9000 AMEXJOE you might be able to launch the browser from a PC using the MQDH

Use MQDH with Browser | Meta Horizon OS Developers

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skyfox9000

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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

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AMEXJOEAuthor

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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 ... )

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Anonymous

AMEXJOE skyfox_9000 perhaps enabling 'Developer mode' in the phone app may allow you to install/launch the browser.

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skyfox9000

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

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Anonymous

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.

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AMEXJOEAuthor

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Anonymous

what is the best way of joining the developer club?

if its invite? how does one get an invite?

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Anonymous

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.

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AMEXJOEAuthor

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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

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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.

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Anonymous

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

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

Alexbond45

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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.

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Anonymous

Alexbond45 very strange, as the browser is a default app, so you can't buy it as it comes as part of the software package. Perhaps the meta quest developer hub app for PC may allow you to install the browser on the headset.

https://developers.meta.com/horizon/documentation/unity/ts-odh/

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Dr0pSquAd

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you use the developer app to open a a=command prompt and skip the NUX (New User Experience) and itll take you right into the home screen and you use the volume button to select or use a usb mouse with a type c adapter thats what i did and use it to navigate. open settings and select use hand controls and then ur good to go.

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AMEXJOEAuthor

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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.

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