quest 2, virtual desktop and a black screen?

[Prof-Jay]

Does anyone know why this game gets a black screen when using a quest 2 with virtual desktop? I get through the opening just fine and push down on the joystick while sitting screen, and thats it, black screen. anyone know what to do?

[Lt.Sn@tcher]

You don't need Virtual Desktop anymore. Just use Quest Link. Try checking integrity of game. Works with Quest 2 for me.

[Prof-Jay]

Thanks, I will try that but the use of virtual desktop was also to bypass the wierd situation i get: when i start VRP in steam its like its running through the oculus launcher as a native game and not a steam game, so my resolution is really bad, i thought launching it through VD would keep it to launching through steam instead

[morph113]

Works fine for me with quest 2 on virtual desktop. Btw. the game doesn't launch with black screen, it's just that the height adjustment is bugged when you are prompted in the beginning. When it prompts you to press the thumb stick for height adjustment and then the screen turns black, just press it again and it should work. You can also stand up because your character is actually glitched into the virtual seat, that's why it's blocking your view as the first height adjustment is bugged.

[Prof-Jay]

Originally posted by morph113:

Works fine for me with quest 2 on virtual desktop. Btw. the game doesn't launch with black screen, it's just that the height adjustment is bugged when you are prompted in the beginning. When it prompts you to press the thumb stick for height adjustment and then the screen turns black, just press it again and it should work. You can also stand up because your character is actually glitched into the virtual seat, that's why it's blocking your view as the first height adjustment is bugged.

so, do you mean that once you hold the thumb stick in for height adjustment, you hold the stick again for height adjustment and it should be ok?

[morph113]

Originally posted by Prof-Jay:

Originally posted by morph113:

Works fine for me with quest 2 on virtual desktop. Btw. the game doesn't launch with black screen, it's just that the height adjustment is bugged when you are prompted in the beginning. When it prompts you to press the thumb stick for height adjustment and then the screen turns black, just press it again and it should work. You can also stand up because your character is actually glitched into the virtual seat, that's why it's blocking your view as the first height adjustment is bugged.

so, do you mean that once you hold the thumb stick in for height adjustment, you hold the stick again for height adjustment and it should be ok?

Yes.

[Zaphod7169]

I get same black screen

[Zaphod7169]

Originally posted by Zaphod7169:

I get same black screen

I figured it out. For some reason when you try to center the first time it does not do it correctly so you are in floor. Try recentering or moving around then it work.

[PianoMan2112]

Or move your head up (don’t look up, sit up taller) to see, then the next calibration should work.

[wylie]

My quest2 without virtual desktop is working fine. However, I think enter the game in SteamVR Home is better idea. For example, when I click the icon on oculus rift menu to play the game, it play without any sound.

[Tazok]

I had similar issue, if you stand up in real life, you can see the menu, then slowly reset until your back in your "wanted" position.

[PianoMan2112]

I get this occasionally, when the app isn’t in the foreground on the host PC. I enter Desktop Mode, click on the game to reactivate sound, then switch back to Steam mode (and hit Resume if the game page loads instead of the game itself).

[Smart Glasses Hub]

I've been working on fixing the "Black Screen" issue for Oculus Quest and Quest 2 headsets, and here's a concise guide:

Hard Reboot: Hold down the power button for 10-30 seconds. This can reset the system and fix the issue.
Power and Volume Down Buttons: Hold these two buttons simultaneously until you see the boot menu, then select "Boot device".
Wait It Out: Sometimes, leaving the headset on and connected to a charger resolves the issue, as it might be updating.
Controller Menu Buttons: Pressing the Oculus and menu buttons on the controllers can sometimes resolve the issue.
Reconnect via Oculus App: Use the Oculus app on your phone to reconnect to the headset.
Change Location: Try using the headset in a different room to rule out guardian system issues.
Remove Accessories: Custom foam paddings or silicon covers might block the proximity sensor. Removing them can resolve the issue.
Cover Proximity Sensor: If covering the sensor fixes the issue, it might be faulty. Consider cleaning it or using dark tape as a temporary fix.
Retrieve Logs with Logcat: If you have developer mode enabled, use ADB commands to retrieve crash logs for further analysis.
Factory Reset: This is a last resort that wipes your headset but can be effective.
For Oculus Link Black Screen Issues:
Disconnect and Restart: Disconnect the cable, restart both the headset and software, then reconnect.
Update Software and Drivers: Ensure Windows, Oculus software, and graphics drivers are updated.
PC Compatibility Check: Confirm your PC meets Oculus Link requirements.
Disable NVIDIA Overlay: In GeForce Experience settings, disable the In-Game Overlay.
Different USB Ports: Try connecting to different USB ports on your PC.
Remove Adapters/Extension Cables: Test without any adapters or extension cables, as they can cause issues.
Disable Integrated GPU on Laptops: For dual-GPU systems, try disabling the integrated GPU via Device Manager.
Disable USB Port Power Saving: In Device Manager, under USB settings, turn off power saving for USB ports.
Reinstall Oculus Software: A fresh install of the Oculus software might resolve the issue.

Following these steps should help solve the black screen problem on the Oculus Quest headsets. If you need more details on any of these solutions, feel free to check out my post!

Full article: https://smartglasseshub.com/fix-oculus-quest-black-screen-problems/