A recent software update is disabling Quest 2, 3, and 3S models. Meta is offering free replacements to some users.

Initially, some with older Quest devices were told they were out of luck because the gadgets were out of warranty. But Meta appears to have reversed course there, according to Reddit posts.

The Meta Quest 3S is an excellent excuse to get a VR headset, or upgrade an existing one with all of the features on board.

Meta is reportedly working on an issue with a software update that bricked some Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets, the company announced. The company originally upset customers by not only releasing a faulty update,

Meta is working to fix a faulty software update that bricked many Quest headsets. It has also offered to fix out-of-warranty headsets that were left unresponsive.

Meta updated a note on the top of its Quest support site to say that a “software update issue” has been bricking Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S headsets. The company writes that while “most” people can now use their headsets normally, it’s “actively working on resolving the issue for all users.”

Meta advises that affected users hold down the power button for 45 seconds before booting up, which should reset the headset and potentially clear out any problems. Users can also try manually flashing the V71 update using Meta's official manual update tool and a smartphone.

A recent software update resulted in a significant number of bricked Meta Quest headsets, with Meta initially shrugging and

Facing Issues with Your Meta Quest Headset? Meta Says A Software Update Issue Is to Blame. Most Users Fixed, Contact Support If Still Affected!

Many people found their headsets stopped working after trying the update and received a message saying their device was corrupted. Trying to reset the headsets didn’t help either. This was especially troubling for those who had just bought the headsets as Christmas gifts.