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May 22, 2022
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Oculus quest 2 setup without controller

I brought an oculus quest 2 used from eBay. which come without the controller.

so I try to set up Oculus quest 2. I download the mobile app and follow the instruction.  because I don't have a controller, the initial setup screen did not allow me to pass the initial setup screen without pairing the controller. so I active the developer option and connect through ADB (platform tools). I search online and find something like 

adb -s {device_id} shell getprop

and I get all the list of properties.

Can anybody tell me which value I need to modify or need to add the system properties so that the oculus thing/understannd that the initial controller setup is done. I already set up xbox controller as well.

because there is a hand tracking option so I want to use the hand tracking option I think I can activate it by using a mouse.

 

Note: Nybies please don't reply.  this section is only if you are an expert and know-how to work with ADB and shell and android. Don't ask me why I don't buy the controller because it is not available and I want to set up the device without it. 

if you want then I can add the properties list here later.

do you have any suggestions for setup an oculus without a controller? 

 

 

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AliceinVRworld
Honored Contributor
June 19, 2023

Hi! I recommend getting connected with the Developer Support as they can get you back on track. Just click here and make sure you're connected with your developer account. 

We are all mad here.

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iHugV
New Participant
November 14, 2023

how?

 

New Participant
December 24, 2023

hello, please tell me how did you setup the quest 2 without controllers, I'm struggling badly

Participant
December 28, 2023

$Azuljefe  20$ send 10$ and contact info and within hour I should be contacting you.. or give me a good time to contact 

Message me to get info on how to do it and the video with all instructions 

 

Participant
December 28, 2023

And no I don't do bad business.. I have to keep business up and running..  it took me months to get it down pack.. but it is 100% works everything as. Long as u follow instructions.. if get stuck or need more help I'm avaliable for live help also

 

New Participant
January 24, 2024

i arlready found the solution for people without a controller or anything just connect the quest to your phone 2024 ---on your phone open the headset apps and go to guide enable handtracking and install a app like netflix for each time you ur stuck in the loading screen open an app like netflix or vspatial then u can go to the home menu with ur right hand handtracking if u want to use ur headset for only quest link or airlink go to the guide aswell and select the airlink page it will take u to settings and ur will be able to use it

Participant
February 4, 2024

hi, i found an alternative way to bypass the pairing screen and launch the browser which essentially allows me to download/watch, enable hand tracking, settings etc but the thing is that i still can't access the home screen as the headset still thinks that it hasn't paired and once i close browser, it just pushes me to the pairing screen. Does anyone know any commands to terminate setup screen or complete it?

Participant
February 4, 2024

Quick update. I've now successfully managed to turn on developer mode i can now transfer files to the quest and use sideload. the only thing remaining on my list is to remove the pairing screen completely and make the quest think its paired. there's about 6-7 things i need to play with one of which is simulating a mouse as quest controller. once am done ill post my results on another forum as i don't want it to get patched soon.

February 9, 2024

Any luck with terminating the pairing screen? I’m in the same boat.

New Participant
March 17, 2024

Yes I need your help

I need help setting up my oculus quest 2 I have no controllers

New Participant
April 8, 2024

Yes I got the oculus app and looked up Google search and I went into settings and clicked on hand tracking

 

New Participant
July 13, 2024

Guys please get this thread liked so Meta can pick up on this issue. This is very frustrating they still do this! šŸ™

https://communityforums.atmeta.com/t5/Ideas/Allow-the-Quest-2-to-be-Setup-without-Controllers/idc-p/1217547/highlight/true#M38330

TheAntiSocializer
Honored Contributor
August 14, 2024

Hey everyone! Just wanted to jump in here and note that I'll be locking this thread. The main reason being that it does seem to be pretty old so anything seen recently could have a different root cause to the original issue. 

If you're running into any problems setting up your headset, feel free to send MetaStoreHelp a private message.

Thanks again! 

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