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Meta Addresses Quest Headset Boot Loop Crisis with Replacements

1/22/2025

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Meta has stepped up to tackle a frustrating issue with Quest headsets that became unusable after a December firmware update. A rare bug in the Android file system triggered boot loops, worsened by a security patch that blocked OS rollbacks. In response, Meta is providing replacements and halting updates to restore stability, addressing a bug that lingered for four years before finally emerging.

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Meta has stepped up to tackle a frustrating issue with Quest headsets that became unusable after a December firmware update. A rare bug in the Android file system triggered boot loops, worsened by a security patch that blocked OS rollbacks. In response, Meta is providing replacements and halting updates to restore stability, addressing a bug that lingered for four years before finally emerging.