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Questions tagged [minecraft-bedrock-edition]

The edition of Minecraft on iOS, Android, Windows 10 and 11, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Gear VR, and Fire OS. Use this tag only for the Bedrock Edition. For other editions, use their specific tags, e.g., [minecraft-java-edition].

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is an edition of Minecraft that was released to unify many editions of Minecraft, including Pocket Edition, Windows 10 Edition, Xbox One Edition, Nintendo Switch Edition, and PlayStation 4 Edition.

Tag Usage

Use this tag for questions concerning any Bedrock Edition version of Minecraft. If you believe your problem is specific to the platform you are playing on, include the respective platform tag (i.e., ). Use this tag only for the Bedrock Edition. For other editions, use their specific tags, e.g., .

Note: The following information is only relevant to Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. Other editions may have separate release dates, developers, and publishers.

General Information

Release Milestones

Full version/release history can be seen on the Minecraft Wiki.

Version Date
Pocket Edition Alpha 16th August, 2011
Pocket Edition 1.0.0 19th December, 2016
Bedrock Edition 1.2.0, Better Together Update 20th September, 2017
Nintendo Switch release 21st June, 2018
PS4 release 10th December, 2019
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How did Minecraft's Java/Bedrock split come to pass?

It's been a very long time since I've last touched Minecraft. Recently my interest was sparked again and to my surprise I've learned that now there are 2 dominant Minecraft versions: Java and Bedrock. As a result I've been trying to get the history…
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Can Minecraft Pocket Edition play with a desktop Minecraft?

My kids are playing Minecraft on 2 PCs, creative mode. They are connected by the way of one of them starts a single player game on the other one than joins that game over the LAN. Can I, using Minecraft PE on my iPad, join their game as well?
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Why isn't my sorting system picking up eggs?

I've made an automatic sorting system from this design: ...and it works for everything, except eggs. When I try to place an egg in as the template item, it slips through the system instead of locking in place like in the video. Why is this…
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Is it possible to use NBT tags in commands in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition?

This question was split into different questions for each workaround. See these two meta posts for more information. Can you use NBT tags in commands? I’ve tried commands that normally work in Java Edition like: give @s minecraft:planks 30 1…
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Can I transfer Minecraft from a computer to iOS?

My son has been playing Minecraft on our home computer for a couple of years now. He just got an iPad Mini 2 for his birthday. Is it possible to transfer his game and his saves onto his iPad Mini 2?
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How to transfer minecraft pocket edition world between iPads?

My daughter has built a minecraft world on our iPad. As of Christmas 2013 she has an iPad mini of her own. Is there any way to transfer her world from the old machine? Even better...is there any way to synchronise the 2 machines?
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Where does Minecraft for Windows 10 store its data?

I have searched in %appdata%, pulling up the list of files there, but there is no file labelled .minecraft. Searching %appdata%\.minecraft returns "no results found". I also opened Minecraft to click on the resources button and could not locate…
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Are there any cave systems generated in Minecraft Pocket Edition?

I've been playing the mobile version of Minecraft for a few days now, and have yet to see an underground cave system. Are there any generated with the terrain, or is it all solid ground?
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How do I get on a Minecraft PE server when it says 'invalid name'?

I am having trouble getting onto a server in Minecraft PE on iOS. When I tap on the person's server it just says invalid name: I have tried turning off and restarting the iPad, going to home screen and logging back into the server but I have had no…
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Is there an easy way to distinguish suspicious blocks?

Minecraft 1.20 version introduced two new blocks called Suspicious Sand and Suspicious Gravel, which can be brushed to discover items. Those blocks are very fragile, because you lose their loot when broken, and that happens also when they fall to…
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Can any of the monsters break glass?

I tend to build my house nearly completely out of glass because I like to be able to see all nearby threats. Are there any monsters with the ability to break glass? If so, which ones?
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How can I permanently ban someone on my Minecraft server?

All I can see is a kick button, which temporarily blocks them from rejoining, but does not completely ban them. I tried /ban but the command does not seem to exist. How do I accomplish this? Edit: Can you whitelist and theoretically “ban” someone on…
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What is the best villager to get emeralds from?

I am grinding emeralds to save up for some mending books from a librarian villager. However, it costs 38 emeralds (the most expensive price for an enchanted book), and I am having trouble getting emeralds to save up for them (~10 minutes per…
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Is it possible to create a mailbox in Minecraft?

I have a bit of an odd request here, but I would like to know if I can create a mailbox in Minecraft, and leave a written message in it for another player to read, like a text file or something? I am not much of a Minecraft player myself, but I just…
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How do I view coordinates in Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition?

Is there a way to view my current coordinates in Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition? People keep saying to use Fn+F3, but that just opens a new Google Chrome tab. I've been searching the internet for hours and I'm kinda desperate, because I want to use…
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