Does the old version have the in-game menu? I can't recall if I added it in the last release, or the release before it. The menu will allow you to clear the saved data.
I found a means to get around the problem that required me to use the saved game at the start. Going forward, the game will work without saving. That still doesn't say why your Quest is having that issue. I have bur in my stomach worrying this issue might be effecting others, but I can't seem to find anyone else to test it.