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NeuzekeVR123
New Participant
March 2, 2026
Question

Meta Quest 3 Boot Problems

Hello,

Since a couple of weeks I have problems with my META Quest 3 Headset.

It started shutting off during use, unpredictadely.
At some point it didn't start up anymore. I have been trying ever since to find a solution for this issue. 

I tried a software update through connection to the PC from the META website, but the headset is not recognised.
I tried the power button for 30s.
I tried the power button with the volume button and a reboot, also the return to factory settings.
Nothing works.

The device powers up to the META logo, then usually a bright light flash and then the device starts to reboot going through the same steps logo, sound, flash and shutdown.

Does anyone know how to resolve this issue?

I still think it is software related.

Kindly
Anke

1 reply

Choleni
Choleni
Honored Contributor
March 2, 2026

Hi NeuzekeVR123​ 🙂

NeuzekeVR123 wrote:

It started shutting off during use, unpredictadely.

NeuzekeVR123 wrote:

I still think it is software related.

Hm, I don't think so..... it might be liquid/sweat damage. Do you use the Quest for work out or games that makes you sweat a lot?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1gckS08psKA

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