Did you receive or give a **Meta Quest 2 or 3** as a gift this holiday season? If you did, you may have run into a troubling problem: certain augmented reality headsets are reportedly freezing after undergoing a suggested software update. A plethora of users have turned to [Reddit forums](https://www.reddit.com/r/virtualreality/comments/1hla604/a_new_update_is_bricking_quest_2s_do_not_let_meta/) to express their discontent, as highlighted by [How-to-Geek](https://www.howtogeek.com/meta-quest-headsets-are-bricking-but-a-fix-is-on-the-way/).

At first, Meta reacted by providing out-of-warranty replacements for $150, but this approach faced substantial backlash. In light of this, the company introduced a temporary remedy: executing a hard reboot by pressing the power button for 45 seconds.

Meta has now indicated that a more lasting solution is forthcoming, although specifics are still limited.

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This problem seems confined to the Meta Quest 2 and 3 models, with the latest 3S model—launched in October—remaining unaffected. The Meta Quest series is well-regarded for its engaging gaming experiences, fitness applications, instructional videos, and even Xbox compatibility.

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