Update Minecraft

Minecraft is supposed to update automatically, but bugs sometimes prevent the update from installing correctly. Usually, downloading the official Minecraft launcher again is enough to fix this. If you're expecting an update but you don't see any message about it, make sure the update is out for your device.

Steps

Updating Minecraft for PlayStation or XBox

  1. Make sure your device is connected to the internet. As long as your device is connected to the internet, your game should update automatically.On Xbox, you will also need to be connected to Xbox Live.[1]
  2. Check that an update is available. Because the console versions of Minecraft are maintained by a different group of game developers, they rarely have the same update schedule as each other. Check that the latest version is available for your console on the community wiki.
  3. Ask for assistance at the Minecraft forums. If your update won't install, or crashes the game, ask for advice on the Minecraft forum associated with your console. Follow these links to make sure you post in the right forum:
  4. Contact the developers. If your Minecraft still won't update, contact 4J Studios on Twitter. This group of game developers is responsible for both the PlayStation and the Xbox versions, so they can answer any questions you have about update schedules and troubleshooting.

Updating Minecraft for Windows or Mac

  1. Connect to the internet. You can play Minecraft offline, but you cannot download an update unless your computer has an internet connection.
  2. Select the right profile. Close Minecraft and open the launcher again. You should see a "Choose Profile" option on the bottom left. Select your default profile, and your update should download automatically. If it does not, click New Profile. In the options that appear, look for "use version," and select "Use Latest Version" from the drop-down menu next to it.[2]
  3. Use the official Minecraft launcher. If you are using an unofficial method to connect to a Minecraft server, it may not work following an update.[3] Instead, download the official Minecraft launcher directly from minecraft.net, then open that launcher. This should always update automatically, as long as you are connected to the internet.
  4. Turn-off-Firewall. If you are connected to the internet but cannot get the update to start, a firewall may be blocking the download. Read the instructions here to find out how to disable your firewall for your operating system. Once the update is complete, you can enable it again.
    • If you have antivirus software installed, you may need to temporarily disable that as well.
  5. Try a forced update. Click on Options directly above the Login button. Click on Force Update!, then Done to redownload every single game file.[4] This can take much longer than an ordinary update.
    • This may remove any mods you have updated, but it should keep your saves and texture packs.[5]
  6. Check whether an update was actually released. If there is an update or a specific feature you expected that you do not see, it's possible you heard about an update for a different version of the game (such as Minecraft for Xbox), or that the feature was teased by the Minecraft creators but isn't actually available yet.
    • For the official list of updates, follow the Mojang blog, or read the community-written wiki page.
    • For features that have been announced but haven't yet been released, see here.
  7. Ask for help online. If you still are unable to update to the latest version of Minecraft, there are several ways to contact someone for advice. Check out these links to ask other players for help through chat or forums, or to report a bug.

Updating Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

  1. Check for the update through your device store. The Pocket Edition is sold through Google Play, the Apple App Store, and the Amazon Store. Even if an update is available for one, it can take days or weeks for the same update to show up in another store. Visit the store that your device can access, and look for an Update button.
    • Connect to the internet if possible, since your phone's basic data connection may not be fast enough to download the update in a reasonable time.
  2. Check the device requirements. Your phone, tablet, or other device might not meet the minimum requirements to play the newest version of Minecraft. Search online for your device's technical information, and compare it to the requirements listed at the online store where you bought Minecraft Pocket Edition. Here's how to check the requirements for version 0.9.5:
    • The iOS version requires iOS 5.0 or later, and works on iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.[6]
    • The Android version (including for Amazon Kindle) will tell you whether your device is compatible if you log into your Google account and visit this page.
  3. Allow plenty of time. It can take several hours to download a large Minecraft update over some devices. This is especially true if you are in an area with poor internet reception.
  4. Contact tech support. If you still can't update, ask for assistance from the tech support connected to the online store you bought Minecraft from, such as Google Play, the Apple App store, or the Amazon Store. You can also try asking for help from the community on the Minecraft Pocket Edition support forum, or submit a bug report.

Tips

  • As of April 29, 2015, "Minecraft 1.9" does not exist. This version number refers to an old beta version that was never released.[7] After beta 1.8, the full computer version was released as version 1.0, and has now been updated to version 1.8.4.

Warnings

  • Updating Minecraft soon after the update is released can make third-party mods and texture packs stop working. Back everything up before you update if you downloaded any mods.

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-360/games/update-games
  2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRiJwkz_xow
  3. ↑ http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/support/unmodified-minecraft-client/1866944-cant-update-minecraft
  4. ↑ http://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Tutorials/Minecraft_Help_FAQ#Forced_Updates
  5. ↑ http://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Minecraft_Launcher/Update_Minecraft
  6. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/app/minecraft-pocket-edition/id479516143?mt=8
  7. ↑ Version history/Beta - Minecraft Wiki
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