Waiting on a software freedom-respecting headset.
this post was submitted on 20 Aug 2025
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Using root on META Quest 3/3S is very dangerous SINGLE CHANGE IN THE BOOTLOADER PARTITION WILL RESULT IN A HARD BRICK AND MAKE YOUR DEVICE UNUSABLE!!! requiring one to unsolder the UFS chip and reprogramming it with external (and expensive) hardware. Reflashing the device via EDL is impossible due to Meta refusing to provide the users the cryptographical keys needed to authentificate secure boot on QFPROM implemetation.
Ehhhhh.... Maybe I'll wait a bit...
I should check if anyone's done this with the oculus rift..before they sold to that shit company. haven't used my VR headset since the popup showed to create some bullshit account
Rift isn't standalone so "just" using OpenHMD should work, cf https://lvra.gitlab.io/docs/hardware/#xr-devices for more comparability checks.
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Reading this has me almost considering one. I feel like I still wouldn’t use it enough for it to be worth it.
Well I would ask you to reconsider reconsidering. It's a very neat technical fear, arguably even an important one... but you would be giving money to Meta. So unless you really have to, because you work in the domain, maybe try to recycle a 2nd hand headset for a cheaper price and tinker with it as much as you want? Maybe even contribute to the rooting process by finding ways to remove the Meta account requirement altogether?
TL:DR: nobody needs a XR headset but if you do and you want to get a Meta one, get it 2nd hand.
I'm kind of curious. Is the Quest 3 actually profitable, or is it a loss leader? If it's the latter, I'd be even more inclined to take their product and have them lose money in the process.
High probability of it being a loss leader with its specs. So if you were to buy and root it they'll definitely lose money.
However, the bootloader unlock process is still quite dangerous so you might end up with an expensive paper weight.
Yeah, i saw that note later. I can wait.
Yeah I’d find a used one for sure. Can’t stand Meta
I have a Quest 1 which I still use everyday because it gives me a set exercise regime. Sideloaded a bunch of free indie titles that get me moving and it's worth it.
That seems to be a huge factor in terms of continued usage: Do you use it for regular exercise. Most people who stick with VR seem to get some exercise related quality of life out of the technology.
I played super hot on my friend’s quest 2, that was definitely a workout