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AMEXJOE
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February 1, 2025
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how to setup quest 2 without controllers

  • February 1, 2025
  • 53 replies
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so far ... 

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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      Dr0pSquAd
      New Participant
      July 12, 2026

      you have to connect it to youre PC and open a command prompt on the headset and select "Skip NUX" (New User Experience). once you do that it'll bypass the controller pairing screen.

      Mine was stuck on that screen cuz i only had one controller and it wont find it so it was stuck on that when i got it, so i did some diggin && found a work-around lolz.

        FriendlySeaOtter614
        New Participant
        September 2, 2026

        Assuming you have developer mode enabled? how would you do this? Steps would be great. 

         

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