How to factory reset your Oculus Quest 2 with or without the app to fix glitches and wipe your data
- You should factory reset your Quest device before you sell or give it away.
- Factory reset can also help solve issues if the Quest has stopped working properly.
- Hold down both the power and volume down buttons on the device to get started.
Remember what it was like when your Meta Quest (formerly known as Oculus Quest) headset was brand new, right out of the box? No glitches, no lag, no freezing.
If your Quest isn't running as smoothly these days, or if you're looking to resell it to someone else, you might want to perform a factory reset on it.
A factory reset will wipe all the data off of the Oculus Quest, including account information, downloaded games, and content. Your account won't be deleted, and you'll still own all your purchased games — you'll just need to add them back onto the headset.
Here's how to factory reset your Oculus Quest in two ways.
How to factory reset an Oculus Quest using the headset
This method does not require a phone or app.
1. Hold the power and volume down buttons at the same time with your Quest turned off. Keep pressing them until the boot up screen appears.
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2. Use the volume buttons to toggle to "Factory Reset," and then press the power button.
3. Toggle to "Yes" with the volume buttons, then press the power button to confirm.
The headset will take a few moments to reset. Once it does, you'll be able to set it up again using the Oculus app.
How to factory reset an Oculus Quest using the iPhone and Android app
1. Open the Meta Quest app on a device that's paired with your headset and tap the bottom "Menu" button.
2. Tap "Devices" and select the headset paired with your phone that you want to factory reset.
3. Tap "Advanced Settings," and then hit "Factory Reset." Confirm your choice by pressing "Reset."
In a few moments, your Oculus Quest will be wiped clean. You can keep using the Meta Quest app to set it up again.