Install Minecraft Mods

A mod, short for "modification," alters the game of Minecraft in some significant way from what it originally was. Mods can easily be installed on the computer version of Minecraft, as well as the Android version of Minecraft PE. Installing mods on the iOS version of Minecraft PE requires a jailbroken device, and modding is not possible on the console versions or Windows 10 version.[1]

Steps

PC, Mac, and Linux

  1. Visit the Forge website. Forge is a Minecraft mod manager that many of the most popular mods use. Forge needs to be installed first before you start installing mods. You can download Forge at http://files.minecraftforge.net/.
  2. Click the "Installer" button in the "Download Latest" section. This will download a JAR file to install Forge on any operating system. The installer will be for the latest release of Minecraft.
    • You can download installers for earlier versions of Minecraft by clicking the version buttons on the Forge website. You can check what version of Minecraft you use by starting Minecraft and looking at the window's title bar. The version number will be displayed after "Minecraft."
    • When a new version of Minecraft is released, many mods are not updated as quickly. You may need to run earlier versions of Minecraft to use certain mods.
  3. Run the downloaded JAR file. You'll find this in your Downloads folder.
  4. Select "Install Client" and click "OK." This will install Forge into your Minecraft directory. If you installed Minecraft into a custom directory, you may need to specify it in the installer first.[2]
  5. Launch Minecraft to test Forge. Before proceeding to download and install mods, you'll want to launch Minecraft for a moment to check the Forge installed correctly.
    • Open the Minecraft Launcher and select "forge" from the Profile menu.
    • Click "Play" in the Launcher and wait for Forge to load.
    • Look for the new "Mods" button in the Minecraft main menu.
  6. Visit some modding websites. Now that Forge is installed, you can begin downloading some mods. Keep in mind that mods can be fickle, and you may run into problems if you install a lot at once. Try to install one or two mods at a time and then slowly add more as necessary, or use different mods for different games. Below are some of the more popular modding sites:
    • http://www.minecraftmods.com/
    • https://mods.curse.com/mc-mods/minecraft
    • http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding/minecraft-mods
    • http://minecraftsix.com/category/minecraft-mods/
  7. Find a mod to try. There are hundreds of different mods available for Minecraft, all of which affect different aspects of the game. There are graphic overhauls, game modes, materials, inventory tweaks, and many more.
    • The mod will need to support the version of Minecraft you are using and the version of Forge that you have installed.
  8. Download the JAR file for the mod you want to use. If the mod is made for Minecraft Forge, it will download as a single JAR file. If there are multiple versions available, make sure to download the one that matches your version of Minecraft.
  9. Open the "mods" folder in your Minecraft directory. This folder was created when Forge was installed. The process for opening this folder is a little different for each operating system:[3]
    • Windows - Press ⊞ Win+R and type %appdata%. Open the ".minecraft" folder to find the "mods" folder.
    • Mac - From your desktop press ⌘ Command+⇧ Shift+G and type ~/Library. Open the "Application Support" folder and then ".minecraft" to find the "mods" folder.
    • Linux - Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open the Terminal, then type xdg-open ~/.minecraft. You'll see the "mods" folder in this directory.
  10. Drag the downloaded JAR file into the "mods" folder. This is all you need to do to install the mod.
  11. Try out your new mod. After installing the mod, you can load it up in Minecraft to test and use it.
    • Open the Minecraft Launcher.
    • Select the "forge" profile in the launcher and click "Play."
    • Click the "Mods" button on the main menu in Minecraft. Verify that your mods are listed.
    • Start playing the game and test your mod out. Using the mod will vary depending on what the mod is.
  12. Troubleshoot mods that aren't working. There are many reasons why a mod may not be working. Check each of the following things to see if you can find the problem:
    • Ensure the mod you installed is for the correct version of Minecraft.
    • Make sure you don't have too many mods enabled. You can disable mods one by one in the Mods menu to see if you can find the mod causing problems.
    • Check that the mod file was placed in the correct folder, and that Forge is running the correct version.

Minecraft PE (Android)

  1. Download the BlockLauncher app. This app modifies the Minecraft PE app on your Android device. There is a free version and a pro version. You can use the free version to load mods, so there's no need for the pro version unless you want the extra features.
    • You can download this app from the Google Play Store.
  2. Visit a Minecraft PE mod site in your Android's browser. You'll need to download a mod file to use in Minecraft PE. There are a variety of sites that host mod files for you to download. Popular sites include:
    • http://mcpehub.com/mods
    • http://mcpebox.com/minecraft-pe-mods/
    • http://mcpedl.com/category/mods/
  3. Find a mod that you want to use. There are hundreds of different mods available for Minecraft PE. These mods range from small tweaks to your inventory system to complete overhauls of the game and mechanics. Browse through the sites to find a mod that you want to download.
  4. Download the mod file to your Android device. Once you've found a mod you want to use, follow the download instructions for it. These will vary depending on the site you're downloading from. Note that many sites will force you through several ads before you can download the file. Be careful not to tap on any misleading ads.
    • Mod files are generally quite small, and will usually download in just a few moments.
  5. Load the mod file in BlockLauncher. BlockLauncher will load Minecraft PE for you, so you'll be using BlockLauncher instead of the Minecraft PE app when you want to use mods.
    • Start the BlockLauncher app, then tap the Wrench button in the BlockLauncher menu.
    • Tap "Manage ModPE Scripts."
    • Tap the "+" button in the lower-right corner and select "Local storage."
    • Select the "Download" folder and then select your mod file.
    • Press the Back button on your device to return to the main menu.
  6. Start a game with your loaded mod file. You can load an existing save file or start a new world. Tap the "Play" button to get started.
  7. Test out your mod. Depending on the mod you've downloaded, you may be able to see the effects immediately, or you may have to meet some in-game requirements first.
  8. Troubleshoot a mod that's not working. There are several reasons the mod you have may not be working. Check the following to see if you can determine the problem:[4]
    • Tap the Wrench button at the top of the screen while you are playing and ensure that the mod is enabled.
    • Make sure that the mod supports your version of Minecraft PE. The mod version must match the Minecraft PE version.
    • Try disabling all but one mod and then adding them back one by one to see what breaks.

Minecraft PE (iOS)

  1. Jailbreak your iOS device. The only way to install Minecraft PE mods on your iPhone or iPad is to jailbreak the device. Not all iOS devices can be jailbroken, especially if they're completely up to date. To jailbreak your iOS device, see Jailbreak an iPhone.[5]
  2. Download iFile from Cydia on your jailbroken device. This is a file manager app that will allow you to install the mod loader for jailbroken devices. You can install it by opening Cydia from one of your Home screens, searching for "ifile," and then tapping "Install" on the iFile page.
  3. Open the ModLoader download page in Safari. Open Safari on your device and navigate to the following address to download the ModLoader file.
    • http://pan.baidu.com/s/1i3zK8M5#render-type=list-view&path=/V1.1
  4. Tap the "Download" button to begin the file download. You'll be prompted how you want to load the file.
  5. Tap "Open in iFile." If you don't see this option, tap "Open in..." and then select iFile from the list.
  6. Tap "Installer" when prompted. This will start the installation process for the ModLoader program. You'll see some text flash on the screen, and then be returned to iFile.
  7. Download some mods from Cydia. You'll need mods that are compatible with ModLoader for iOS. There aren't as many as Android, but there are still quite a few. Search for "minecraft mod" to find all the available mods.
  8. Install the mods through Cydia or with iFile. For most mods in Cydia, you can tap the "Install" button in the upper-right corner and then "Confirm" to download and install the mod. Some mods will link to DEB file downloads. Open these in iFile like you did with the ModLoader file and select "Installer" to install it.
  9. Start Minecraft PE. After installing a mod or two, launch the Minecraft PE app like you regularly would.
  10. Tap the ModLoader button in the upper-right corner of the main menu. This will display the ModLoader main menu. The button looks like a Creeper face.
  11. Tap the mods in the list to enable and adjust them. Many mods have additional settings that can be tweaked by tapping on them and adjusting the sliders.
  12. Test out your mods. Once you've configured your installed mods to your liking, you can start playing the game as you normally would. Depending on the mods you've installed, you may see the effects immediately or you may have to complete some objective first. For example, if you enabled "Fly in Survival Mode," you can start flying immediately.

Warnings

  • Always backup your World files. Some mods may corrupt your worlds if you have too many or due to bugs.
  • Some mods may conflict with other mods that you have previously installed. To check for compatibility, you can look on the mod's forum page for known compatibility issues with other mods.
  • Never download mods from websites you don't trust. Try reading the reviews on the site if you can.

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Sources and Citations

  1. Jump up ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/4495s5/proofofconcept_windows_10_edition_mods/?st=itbuq3rm&sh=3078c53c
  2. Jump up ↑ http://www.minecraftmods.com/how-to-install-minecraft-forge/
  3. Jump up ↑ http://www.minecraftmods.com/how-to-install-mods-for-minecraft-forge/
  4. Jump up ↑ http://mcpedl.com/how-to-install-minecraft-pe-mods-for-android/
  5. Jump up ↑ http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/minecraft-pocket-edition/mcpe-mods-tools/2155860-ios-modloader?page=3
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