Source-linked briefing Technology

Bootloader Hack Grants Full Control of Original Meta Quest Headsets

Bootloader Hack Grants Full Control of Original Meta Quest Headsets

A new bootloader exploit provides privilege escalation on the original Meta Quest, giving users full control and independence from Meta’s servers and app ecosystem. The development raises security considerations while enabling broader third-party software use.

Original headline

New bootloader lets you take the "Meta" out of the original Meta Quest