Need to hit the reset button on your Quest 2 VR headset? This quick guide helps you get your Quest 2 back to that fresh-out-the-box feeling.

Meta’s Quest 2 is easily one of the best VR headsets and is among the most affordable as well. If you’ve been using it for some time, you might be tempted to make it factory-fresh once more.

With the Quest 2, you can add or delete apps, games, and other software on any other gadget. But most of these apps can leave a bit of digital clutter behind, hogging up prime storage space.

So, what are your options? Consider a factory reset of that Oculus Quest 2 every so often. Not only will it clean up your storage, but it’ll also give your trusty headset a rejuvenating boost.

But before you hit ‘reset,’ make sure to back up any data you don’t want deleted.

How to factory reset the Quest 2 via the headset

The easiest way of getting your Quest 2 back to its factory settings is to do it on the humble VR headset itself. We’ve gone through the trouble of doing it all, so you can follow these steps.

1. Turn off the Quest 2

Firstly, you will want to completely turn off your Quest 2. This can be done by holding the button, located on the side of your headset down for two seconds before releasing it. Once the VR headset is completely turned off, you’re safe to move on to the next step, which is a little bit trickier.

2. Enter the boot menu & confirm

To enter the boot menu of the Quest 2, all you need to do is hold down the power and volume down buttons at the same time. This should present you with several options. If the headset boots as normal, switch it off and try again.

From this menu, choose the “Factory Reset” option. Navigate the menu by using the volume buttons, then pressing the power button to confirm your highlighted selection. Once selected, confirm that you do indeed wish to factory reset your headset by highlighting “Yes” and pressing the power button to confirm.

This should begin the process of resetting your headset to make it factory-fresh once more.

How to factory reset the Quest 2 via iOS & Android

You can also reset your Quest 2 remotely by using the Oculus app on iOS or Android. Firstly, you’ll want to head to the “settings” menu on the app. There, ensure that your Quest 2 is connected and select it. Once you’re there, go to “more settings” and select “Factory Reset”.

This does require that you pair your headset with the app ahead of time, so it’s not totally foolproof. Because of this, you might find it easier to just reset the hardware on the headset itself.

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