How to Fix Oculus Quest Not Showing Up in File Explorer?
Sometimes we turn on the PC, and Oculus Quest does not show up. The Oculus Quest is a standalone virtual reality (VR) headset which enables the users to experience VR without any PC. The external sensors offer them a mobile and immersive gaming experience.
Sometimes our PCs do not connect with them, poor tracking, distorted or no display and software crashes so these errors need to be fixed.
Check the following things to understand why is the main reason behind this error:
fix Oculus Quest USB Cable & Port
Check the USB cable which is connecting the Oculus Quest to your PC. Ensure the cable is properly plugged into both the USB port in your computer and the Oculus Quest. The loose connection will prevent the File Explorer from detecting your device.
If you still face the issue even after checking the cable, replace the cable or test it with another USB port on your PC as sometimes ports can malfunction internally.
Look for Pop-Up notification
Connect your Oculus Quest to your PC, and analyse if any notification pop-up on your screens. It may reflect any information regarding the connection, and prompt you to seek permission for the device recognition. Pay attention to all the error messages to identify the underlying problem.
Update Oculus Quest’s Software
Oculus Quest software must update compatibility of this with PC, and check their performance. Check the settings, and install the available Softwares necessary to update everything which is smoothly operating and running.
Update PC Drivers
Update the drivers especially those which are connected with the USB connections. For proper device detection, you need to detect them. Incompatibility of device drivers with PC or outdated drivers would result in failure of device recognition. Check whether your drivers are updated to ensure their compatibility with devices.
Modify PC settings
PC settings are important for device recognition. Adjust these settings on your PC to resolve these issues by locating the settings. Open the device manager, locate the Oculus Quest, right-click on it, and select “Properties.” Improve connectivity by managing the power and adjusting the device recognition settings.
Check PC Compatibility
PC compatibility is significant so PC’s system requirements for Oculus Quest is important. Here are the following specifications.
| Category | Details |
| Operating System | Windows 10 or later |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GTX 970, 1060 3GB or above |
| Memory | 8GB RAM or more |
Review the system information in the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
Check these specifications by pressing the “Windows key + R” to open the Run Dialog by typing “dxdiag”.
Restart System
Sometimes the issue is minor which resolves after you restart the PC. Rebooting your Oculus Quest headset and PC can solve the technical issue which is hindering the connection. Solve the technical issues by restarting to clear the minor glitches interfering with the USB connections.
Log In & Log Out into your Oculus Quest
Try logging out and then logging back again if you are logged into your Oculus Quest 2 account.
It happens sometimes we refresh the login credentials, and it resolves connectivity issues to ensure the headset is recognized by File Explorer.
Disable Air Link
Wireless connections often interfere with the USB connections so turning off Air Link may help in solving this issue. Disabling them would give more stable USB connections.
Using ADB Commands
Use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) commands to troubleshoot the connection. It might enable the Oculus Quest, and connect it with a PC via USB. Or it can help in communicating with Oculus Quest directly to resolve the connectivity issues.
Try Third-Party Apps
In case no method works, consider using the third-party software designed for Oculus Quest connectivity issues. Such apps will provide specific instructions to reduce the troubleshooting problems for a very smooth VR experience.
Conclusion Oculus Quest
So learning the above mentioned solutions can help in connecting your Oculus Quest with File Explorer. Check their USB cables, update Soft wares and PC drivers. Further, modify the PC settings or restart the device to eliminate the minor issues of connectivity.
Start using your Oculus Quest without further problems.
Restart your PC, log out your Oculus Quest, or restart your PC using ADB command to resolve all connectivity problems.
