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New Participant
July 31, 2026
Question

Quest 3 flickers when off and charging.

I noticed the other day whenever my quest 3 is plugged in and charging while off, the screen will start to flicker.

 I've tried multiple cords, blocks, and outlets all with the same result. I've also noticed it no longer charges while on and sometimes it won't charge even while off.

18 replies

steve40
Honored Contributor
August 1, 2026

Always fully power off the headset before connecting the charger and cable. If it still flickers, try again.

New Participant
August 1, 2026

I've already tried this, it's been going on for a bit now.

Up and Coming
August 2, 2026

I'm giving my head a little wobble from side to side, and up and down will stop it, So look up and then down, then left and right or gently shake your head. I think it's more a platform issue rather than your headset

Choleni
Honored Contributor
August 2, 2026

moonflower52​  what are you talking about?

 GiskardRevenlov​ talks about a flickering screen while the headset is turned OFF and on charge, not while he is wearing it.

steve40
Honored Contributor
August 2, 2026

I'm giving my head a little wobble from side to side, and up and down will stop it, So look up and then down, then left and right or gently shake your head.