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.
How to set up your new Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S
To do this open the app, tap the three-line menu button at the top of your feed on the home page, look under Device management and choose Devices, then finally select Add device at the bottom of the page – which will then let you choose if you want to add a Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S (or any other Quest headset).
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 Offers Free Quest 3S Replacement Following Software Update That Bricked Some Headsets
One of the worst things to happen on Christmas morning is downloading updates and charging batteries. Undoubtedly even worse though is downloading an update that then bricks your device before you can even use it.
Meta Backpedals On Bricked Quest Headset Support After Angry Backlash
Meta is backtracking on its lack of support for users that have had their Quest headsets bricked by a software 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
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’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 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.
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