Gnirehtet stop working after Quest 3 update to v74

[Hellsinger84]

Did an update to v74 on Quest 3. After this, Gnirehtet stopped working,

Getting stuck on:

I Gnirehtet: Checking gnirehtet client...

Anyone else had this problem? Really need this for my iRacing, it has been working so well!!

Really thankfull for any advise here!

[Hellsinger84]

Found a weird workaround. In Quest 3, I can uninstall the gnirehtet apk. Then I run the gnirehtet-run.cmd on the computer, it will then automatically re-install the gnirehtet apk and start working. I need to do this procedure every time. But, thank godness I found a workaround at least, eventhough not a neat one.

[ThefakeJeremy]

thank you! you saved my life, it worked, now i can come back to my love virtual desktop and throw oculus link in the trash again

[VaradGupta23]

Step-by-step workaround:
Connect Quest 3 via USB

On your PC, run:

db uninstall com.genymobile.gnirehtet
Then start gnirehtet like usual:

This will auto-push the APK and launch the service properly.

This fixes the "Checking gnirehtet client..." hang
But you must repeat every time you reboot the headset

Possible Underlying Causes
Quest 3 v74 may block auto-start of previously installed sideloaded VPN apps (including gnirehtet)

Persistent VPN permission grant is reset on every reboot

Bug/regression in v74’s Android shell behavior

Advanced Fix Attempt (May Help Avoid Manual Steps)
After uninstalling and reinstalling once, try this:

After gnirehtet run installs the app, run:

adb shell pm grant com.genymobile.gnirehtet android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
adb shell pm grant com.genymobile.gnirehtet android.permission.INTERNET
adb shell appops set com.genymobile.gnirehtet RUN_IN_BACKGROUND allow
Also, enable autostart:

adb shell monkey -p com.genymobile.gnirehtet -c android.intent.category.LAUNCHER 1
No guarantee — but it helps reduce permission-related crashes on newer Android versions.

Community Response
You're not alone — users like @Hellsinger84 and @AbdulAziz1230 have confirmed that the uninstall + reinstall trick works for Virtual Desktop, iRacing, and other low-latency reverse tethering needs.

Possible Permanent Fix Coming?
If you’re relying on gnirehtet long-term:

You may need to build your own patched APK or

Switch to an alternative like:

USB Ethernet adapter on Quest 3

Wi-Fi direct via mobile hotspot

Want help writing a script to automate the uninstall + run process every time you plug in the Quest 3? I can generate one for Windows or Linux.