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My problems with Quest in China, and how I overcame them
- The author shares their experience using the Quest in China, facing issues with the Quest Link and subsequent bricking of the headset due to an update.
- They tried various solutions, including downloading a previous version of the runtime from an external site and factory-resetting the device.
- Struggles with Wi-Fi connections prevented smooth operation, leading to challenges in installing necessary apps like Steam Link.
- The author managed to sideload Steam Link from APK Mirror to use Quest for Unity tests, bypassing the connection check issue.
- Resorting to the Pico 4 headset as a backup, the author found it to be a more stable option in China compared to Quest.
- The recommendation is to bring a Pico headset to China for work, highlighting the benefits of developing applications with cross-platform tools.
- Despite facing obstacles and stress, the author successfully delivered their work, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and seeking help from VR community.
- The author hopes Meta addresses such issues to prevent others from similar challenges when using Meta headsets abroad.
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