Meta is working to fix a faulty software update that bricked many Quest headsets. It has also offered to fix out-of-warranty headsets that were left unresponsive.

The Meta Quest 3S is an excellent excuse to get a VR headset, or upgrade an existing one with all of the features on board.

A recent software update is disabling Quest 2, 3, and 3S models. Meta is offering free replacements to some users.

Initially, some with older Quest devices were told they were out of luck because the gadgets were out of warranty. But Meta appears to have reversed course there, according to Reddit posts.

Meta is reportedly working on an issue with a software update that bricked some Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets, the company announced. The company originally upset customers by not only releasing a faulty update,

As per the UploadVR article, Meta's initial advice to those affected was to try booting up their headset while holding down the power button for 45 seconds, then releasing it – which is something to try if you've been affected.

Meta updated a note on the top of its Quest support site to say that a “software update issue” has been bricking Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S headsets. The company writes that while “most” people can now use their headsets normally, it’s “actively working on resolving the issue for all users.”

Meta's Quest VR headsets gain popularity as Meta Horizon app ranks top in App Store on Christmas.

One of the worst things to happen on Christmas morning is downloading updates and charging batteries. Undoubtedly even worse though is downloading an update that then bricks your device before you can even use it.