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

A new bootloader enables users to remove Meta's control from the original Meta Quest VR headset. This privilege escalation attack grants full control over the device, providing freedom from Meta servers and applications. The Oculus headset was originally intended to be a more open source VR platform before its acquisition by Facebook. This development allows users to bypass the restrictive ecosystem imposed by Meta, restoring the open nature originally envisioned during the project's Kickstarter phase.