Meta makes U-turn on bricked Meta Quest headsets

Warning Issued For Meta Quest 3, Quest 2 And Quest 3S Owners
A serious issue could make Quest 3 and Quest 2 inoperable, thanks to a recent software update released by Meta. And only Quest 3S owners get a returns program.
If updates bricked your Meta Quest headset, try this first - then ask for a replacement
A recent software update is disabling Quest 2, 3, and 3S models. Meta is offering free replacements to some users.
Meta promises fix for software update that bricked Quest 2, 3, and 3S headsets
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’s ‘software update issue’ has been breaking Quest headsets for weeks
Meta says it’s working on an update to address ‘bricked’ Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S headsets, but it isn’t available yet.
Meta Quest 3S VR Headset Review
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.
Some Meta Quest headsets are being bricked by a software update – but a fix is rolling out
As reported by UploadVR, users have been hitting the web to complain after a new software patch left their headsets unusable. You can read some of the stories of Meta Quest woe on the Meta community forums and on Reddit.
New Quest 3 and 3S headsets now also in danger, Meta states a workaround
What makes this all even more tragic is that the Quest 3S sold extremely well for the winter holidays. Meta's strategy of affordable VR headsets to get more people into Virtual Reality is paying dividends.
Meta is working on a fix for a software update that bricked Quest headsets
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 makes U-turn on bricked Meta Quest headsets after backlash
A recent software update resulted in a significant number of bricked Meta Quest headsets, with Meta initially shrugging and
Meta Quest Headsets Unresponsive? Update Issue Fixed for Most - Contact Support if Yet Affected!
Facing Issues with Your Meta Quest Headset? Meta Says A Software Update Issue Is to Blame. Most Users Fixed, Contact Support If Still Affected!
Why Your New Meta Quest Might Not Be Working
The Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, and Meta Quest 3S are experiencing a bug that's preventing them from properly booting up.
Meta Quest 3 Games To Try Out First
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