How to Update Your Quest and Its Games

To update a Quest, install the latest system software from the settings menu, then update your games from the store or your library. Turn on automatic updates for games if you want them handled in the background. If a download gets stuck, check storage and the connection first, then restart the headset before you try again. Most problems clear up with those three steps.

This guide walks through each part of the process and covers the errors that show up most often.

How do you update the Quest system software?

System software updates the headset itself, and it is worth keeping current because it can fix bugs and change how features behave. The steps are simple:

1. Put the headset on its charger or make sure the battery is above half.
2. Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network.
3. Open the settings menu and find the system or software update section.
4. Download and install any available update, then wait for the headset to restart.
5. Check the version number afterward to confirm the install worked.

Menu names can change between headset models and software versions, so look for the section that mentions updates rather than following an exact path.

How do you update Quest games?

Games update through the store app or your library, depending on the version of the headset software you have. Open the store, find the game in your library and choose update if one is available. You can also check the library for a list of games with pending updates.

Keep an eye on storage while you do this. Large updates can fail if the headset is nearly full, and a failed update can leave a game unplayable until you clear space and try again.

Should you turn on automatic updates?

For most players, automatic updates are the easiest option. They keep games current without requiring you to check every week, and they often include fixes for comfort, performance and crashes. The main reason to turn them off is to read update notes first, especially if a game is in the middle of a big change you want to plan around.

Automatic updates also use data and battery, so think about your situation. If you have a limited data plan, you may prefer to update over Wi-Fi only or to schedule updates for the evening.

Should you read the update notes before installing?

Update notes can tell you whether a change will affect your favorite game. A new control scheme, a rebalanced weapon or a new comfort option is worth knowing about before you start playing. If the notes are short or missing, you can still judge the update by playing a short session right after it installs and noticing what feels different.

Keep a simple habit for big changes. Install the update, play a short session in a familiar area and compare it with what you remember. If something is wrong, look for known issues before you spend a long evening on the game. Developers often share update details through the game's store page or community channels, so check there when you want more detail.

Also note that some updates change storage use. A large update can need more free space than the download itself, so check your storage before you start a major install. If you play several games, a weekly check is enough. Look at what updated, read the notes for the games you use most and skip the rest. When an update breaks something you rely on, wait a day or two and check the store page for a fix before you assume the problem is your headset.

Why do updates get stuck?

Most stuck updates come from a few causes. This table lists the usual symptoms and the fix that tends to work.

Symptom	Likely cause	Fix to try
Stuck at zero percent	Weak or unstable connection	Move closer to the router and retry
Will not start	Not enough storage	Remove unused games and retry
Keeps restarting	Damaged partial download	Cancel the download and start it again
Update does not appear	Not signed in or out of date	Sign out, sign back in and check again

Work through the table from top to bottom. Most players fix the problem with the first or second step.

What should you do if an update fails?

If the simple fixes do not work, try these steps in order:

1. Restart the headset with a full power cycle.
2. Clear storage space by removing games or apps you no longer use.
3. Remove the game and reinstall it from the store.
4. Sign out of the store account and sign back in.
5. Contact the support channel for your headset if the problem continues.

Keep notes on what you tried. If you need to contact support, a list of steps makes the process faster for everyone.

For a fresh headset, new Quest headset first steps covers the setup tasks to finish before your first download. If performance drops after an update, a practical fix list for a laggy Quest walks through the usual causes. And post-launch updates for VR games explains how developers plan and communicate changes after release.

Keep the headset charged, keep storage free and keep updates on. Those habits prevent most problems before they start, and they make it much easier to recover when something goes wrong.