Many Meta Quest users are currently unable to update or even install the Meta Quest Link software. It seems the update process is getting stuck at a frustrating 2.18 gigabytes out of 2.19 gigabytes, leaving people scratching their heads and facing pesky 404 errors in the logs. This issue has popped up for a lot of users in the last day, since there are widespread reports and discussions about the problem on Reddit and Meta’s community forums.
Reports are flooding in from people trying to get their Quest headsets connected to their PCs. Some are trying to get their brand new Quest 3 hooked up for the first time. Others, who have been using their Rift S or Quest 2 without a hitch, suddenly found their Air Link stopped working, prompting them to try a fresh install of the PC app. No matter the reason, the outcome is the same: the download halts right near the very end.
One user, “vrsimpilot,” shared their woes, explaining that reinstalling the Link app led to the constant 2.18 gigabyte stall. They dug into the install logs and found a “404 (Not Found)” error message. This usually points to a problem with a file not being found on the server side. “Yes, I tried disabling firewall and anti-virus. Yes I deleted all the usual folders. Yes – NOTHING WORKS!” they stated. “The 404 error in the log makes me think it’s something on their end with a file that can’t be downloaded or something stupid.”
It’s not just a few isolated cases either. Comments on Reddit and Meta’s forums show a clear pattern. Users from various locations, including the Caribbean and Germany, are all reporting the identical problem. There’s a growing consensus that this isn’t a user-side issue, but rather something amiss with Meta’s own servers or the update files themselves.
For those eager to dive into PC VR, this snag is a real buzzkill. Many are speculating that one of Meta’s download servers might be down or that a crucial file needed for the update is missing. Given the nature of a 404 error, it strongly suggests a server-side blunder rather than a problem with individual user setups. Some are even pointing out that similar issues have plagued Meta’s software in the past, leading to a sense of deja vu for long-time users. It looks like the only solution for now might be to play the waiting game and hope Meta rolls out a fix soon.
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Dwayne Cubbins
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