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September 14, 2026
Question

CANNOT PAIR WITH THE APP

  • September 14, 2026
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Hi, I need help with a device state issue on my Meta Quest 3 (serial: **********).

The headset shows my Meta account as logged in under Settings > Accounts in VR, but the Meta Horizon mobile app cannot pair with it — it always fails with 'Unable to pair headset'.

I have already tried: multiple factory resets (both from the boot menu and from my account dashboard online), reinstalling the app, logging out and back in, different phones, different Wi-Fi networks and a mobile hotspot. The device no longer appears in my account's device list on the website, yet the headset itself still shows my account signed in.

It seems the device state is out of sync between the headset, the server and the app. Could you please force-clear this device's state from the backend so it can be set up as new? Thank you.

 

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    10 replies

    steve40
    Honored Contributor
    September 14, 2026

    Could you please force-clear this device's state from the backend so it can be set up as new?

    Nobody in these forums can do that.

    xhdx233Author
    Participant
    September 14, 2026

    Thank u for the reply. but ive tried to factory reset my device for serveral times. i can log in the headset with my account. but it just cannot be paired with my phone app.

    steve40
    Honored Contributor
    September 14, 2026

    Remove your serial number from your post. This is a public user-only community forum.

    Make sure wifi, bluetooth and location services is fully enabled on your phone. Also, make sure your phone settings give full permissions for the Meta Horizon app.

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