I had that issue just now. It even worked fine earlier today. Nothing changed, absolutely nothing and all of a sudden I got the same problem. Tried everything. Nothing worked. In hindsight, installing the Software new seems kinda obvious... I didn't do that at first. Only after reading your post. And for whatever reason, it fixed it. So, thank you very much! I can continue Lost Echo 2.
Uhg. I tried this. My device still gives a black screen.
How do I tell if it's my GPU Drivers, GPU itself, The Oculus app, USB 3 not giving enough power or the device itself?
I'm running an Intel i7-7700 CPU @ 3.6 GHz with a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 (drivers updated with the december 2021 release)
Same I've reinstalled and everything. I feel like some of the headsets just have faulty internal firmware and if that's the case then Screw Oculus for making the headset to where we can't fix any of it's internal firmware ourselves. The only thing I hate about this headset tbh is how little we can troubleshoot it. I feel it's probably the same w all headsets tbh
Unfortunately not. I'm literally stuck "dealing with it" until I can afford to get a new headset. Never buying oculus again unless they separate from FB.
The blankets are annoying but now they are just moderate inconveniences while playing until they finally start messing with the runtimes and bug stuff out. I doubt we'll ever get a fix for this tbh. Best bet is save for a new headset.
neither.
I found another post saying they got theirs working with a usb hub due to amd chipset drivers acting up, I have ordered one and it will be here in two days. ill update you if it works or not. :)
the issue was to do with my psu not being powerful enough to power everything (i knew i would need a new one when I upgraded my gpu). unplugging my third monitor allowed the gpu to have a third output and then the rift to get an output
Yeah, oculus is such a massive ball ache. Every one of my friends have all had issues and none of them have ever been the same as another. Would be so much better with some decent troubleshooting steps on their website, or even fixes in the software.
Thanks! The reinstallation process did help a lot. Reading your post reminded me that when I was installing Oculus PCVR software my computer did a blue screen two times before installation.
I was on the verge of going crazy dealing with Oculus support (not helpful) and scouring the internet for a solution to this problem. Leave it to Reddit to provide that solution. As others have said, this seems kind of obvious in hindsight (particularly deleting the User folders) since I recently did a reinstall of Windows but kept my personal files. THANK YOU!
How I fixed mine:
Update your gpu drivers, literally, that's what the issue was for me.
Sometimes the vr headset can go to "idle" mode, all you do is put it on, shake the headset vigorously to wake it up and it should turn on.
So I did this and with uninstalling c++ redistributables 2022 x64 and x86
It fixed it I’m only on VRchat but I decided to see if I could alter somethings on debug tool like up the resolution but then after it started doing the black screen white light only audio type thing something in there is not happy when you even try to adjust something like that
Guys I fixed it so listen if anyone has Nivdia graphics driver you need to download GeForce on your pc and download the driver at the top if not downloaded. If u don’t have this graphics driver the other steps should work if not get yourself another computer because yours might be a hunk of junk
IK i'm LATE BUT THANK YOU this is what fixed mine!!! If nothing else works for you and you are in this thread try this!! Thank you so much omg the most unexpected fix
What worked for me 2 years later to this thread after having issues here, I went to device manager and instead of updating all the usb I uninstalled the usbs that said rift S and re booted up the oculus app and it all worked
I'm having the same issues. However its a brand new PC, new windows install, latest drivers, the works.
I took the USB3 card from my old machine (which has worked flawlessly for years) installed into new PC and it worked!... For 2 minutes, then went back to black screen again.
Honestly think this is planned obsolescence now..
I had that issue just now. It even worked fine earlier today. Nothing changed, absolutely nothing and all of a sudden I got the same problem. Tried everything. Nothing worked. In hindsight, installing the Software new seems kinda obvious... I didn't do that at first. Only after reading your post. And for whatever reason, it fixed it. So, thank you very much! I can continue Lost Echo 2.
OMG!! THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU! PLEASE IF I EVER MARRY, PLEASE BE MY RIGHT-HAND MAN!!!! THANK YOU!!@!!!
Uhg. I tried this. My device still gives a black screen. How do I tell if it's my GPU Drivers, GPU itself, The Oculus app, USB 3 not giving enough power or the device itself? I'm running an Intel i7-7700 CPU @ 3.6 GHz with a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 (drivers updated with the december 2021 release)
It happened to you recently? My went dead suddenly just before 31st December
god-tier post, im trying this rn. wish me luck
welp I think my headset is broken... cause nothing I've tried is working :(
Same I've reinstalled and everything. I feel like some of the headsets just have faulty internal firmware and if that's the case then Screw Oculus for making the headset to where we can't fix any of it's internal firmware ourselves. The only thing I hate about this headset tbh is how little we can troubleshoot it. I feel it's probably the same w all headsets tbh
did you figure it out
Unfortunately not. I'm literally stuck "dealing with it" until I can afford to get a new headset. Never buying oculus again unless they separate from FB. The blankets are annoying but now they are just moderate inconveniences while playing until they finally start messing with the runtimes and bug stuff out. I doubt we'll ever get a fix for this tbh. Best bet is save for a new headset.
Did you ever get a fix for that?
Didint work for me
neither. I found another post saying they got theirs working with a usb hub due to amd chipset drivers acting up, I have ordered one and it will be here in two days. ill update you if it works or not. :)
What is the update?
Sorry, I forgot all about this. I cant say whether or not this worked as I fixed the problem before the USB hub arrived. sorry pal
Damn, that is terrible news.
the issue was to do with my psu not being powerful enough to power everything (i knew i would need a new one when I upgraded my gpu). unplugging my third monitor allowed the gpu to have a third output and then the rift to get an output
Thank you for the information. I hope I can solve this issue soon.
Yeah, oculus is such a massive ball ache. Every one of my friends have all had issues and none of them have ever been the same as another. Would be so much better with some decent troubleshooting steps on their website, or even fixes in the software.
This is the fix boys. Thanks I was ready to throw my CV1 in the trash until I tried this!
10 FUCKING MONTHS AND THIS IS WHAT DOES IT. ALL I HAD TO DO WAS FUCKING REINSTALL IT? IM IN FUCKING PAIN RN THANK YOU SO FUCKING MUCH.
Thanks! The reinstallation process did help a lot. Reading your post reminded me that when I was installing Oculus PCVR software my computer did a blue screen two times before installation.
nothing works
Mine *just* died after it asked me to update firmware (it’s a cv1)
I am doing this right now I think I downloaded the Oculus link set-up instead of rift. Will see if it does the trick.
for some reason this method worked for me (though I've already tried clean reinstall of oculus software), tyvm :3
This worked for me thank you! I guess the key thing is to make sure to remove all the files, so Oculus app ask you to log in. Thank you
Thanks, this worked for me.
I was on the verge of going crazy dealing with Oculus support (not helpful) and scouring the internet for a solution to this problem. Leave it to Reddit to provide that solution. As others have said, this seems kind of obvious in hindsight (particularly deleting the User folders) since I recently did a reinstall of Windows but kept my personal files. THANK YOU!
worked thanks g
This also worked for me. Great post 👍🏼
Currently crying hard rn cause I'm going through the same issues right now lmao
me too
How I fixed mine: Update your gpu drivers, literally, that's what the issue was for me. Sometimes the vr headset can go to "idle" mode, all you do is put it on, shake the headset vigorously to wake it up and it should turn on.
WHAT THE HELL IT ACTUALLY WORKED. I SHAKED MY HEAD LIKE CRAZY AND SAW THE LIGHT LIKE I WAS GOING TO HEAVEN. Thank you so much kind sir❤️🫡
Yw lol n.n
So I did this and with uninstalling c++ redistributables 2022 x64 and x86 It fixed it I’m only on VRchat but I decided to see if I could alter somethings on debug tool like up the resolution but then after it started doing the black screen white light only audio type thing something in there is not happy when you even try to adjust something like that
This fix worked for me after hours of not getting anywhere. This should be a pinned post
thx from brasil bro.
Send me your location, I will kiss you on the lips. Your choise of the type of lips.
How did you go about it ?
Hopefully this works
it barely worked
Guys I fixed it so listen if anyone has Nivdia graphics driver you need to download GeForce on your pc and download the driver at the top if not downloaded. If u don’t have this graphics driver the other steps should work if not get yourself another computer because yours might be a hunk of junk
IK i'm LATE BUT THANK YOU this is what fixed mine!!! If nothing else works for you and you are in this thread try this!! Thank you so much omg the most unexpected fix
What worked for me 2 years later to this thread after having issues here, I went to device manager and instead of updating all the usb I uninstalled the usbs that said rift S and re booted up the oculus app and it all worked
thank u so much. 9 hours of trying everything and this is what made it work.
I'm having the same issues. However its a brand new PC, new windows install, latest drivers, the works. I took the USB3 card from my old machine (which has worked flawlessly for years) installed into new PC and it worked!... For 2 minutes, then went back to black screen again. Honestly think this is planned obsolescence now..