How to Install mods for Minecraft

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This article shows you how to install mods (edits) for Minecraft on both desktop and mobile versions. You can’t add mods to the Windows 10 or console versions of Minecraft, but both the Java and Pocket versions support mods. To add mods to your iPhone or Android, you need to install a third-party app.

Table of Contents

On the desktop (Desktop)

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Install Minecraft Forge . To run the mod on a Windows or Mac computer, you need to have the correct version of Minecraft Forge installed. This program allows Minecraft to use the installed mod. If you want to use the mod for Minecraft 1.12.2, you need to download and install the recommended version of Forge (recommended version) for Minecraft 1.12.2.

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Download the mod you want to use. Go to the Minecraft mods page, search for your favorite mod and download it. Some of the famous Minecraft mod sites are:

http://www.minecraftmods.com/
You can also type in a specific mod type (like “tanks”) and then type “minecraft mod” into Google and scroll through the search results.
Make sure that the mod is the same version of Minecraft as Forge, otherwise it may not work.
Make sure you don’t download anything that hasn’t been recognized as safe by the community on the site.

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Select the mod file. Search for the downloaded mod file in your computer’s default download folder, then click to select it. The mod file looks like a Java icon on a white background.

If the downloaded mod file is in the ZIP folder, you need to extract the file first before selecting it.

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Copy files. Press Ctrl + C (on Windows) or ⌘ Command + C (on Mac) to copy the mod file.

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Open Minecraft Launcher. Double-click the Minecraft icon that looks like the grassy block above. Minecraft Launcher will be opened and updated if it is the old version.

As of January 2018, the latest Launcher version is 1.12.2.

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Click Launch options . This tab is located in the upper right corner of the Launcher window.

If you don’t see this tab, you need to first click ☰ in the upper right corner of the Launcher window.

On iPhone

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Download the MCPE Addons app. To do this you need:

Open

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App Store .
Tap Search .
Tap the search bar at the top of the screen.
Type mcpe addons into the search bar.
Tap Search
Tap GET to the right of the “MCPE Addons – Add-Ons for Minecraft” app.
Enter your password or Touch ID when prompted.

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Open MCPE Addons. Tap OPEN in the App Store, or tap the pixelated MCPE Addons app icon on your iPhone’s home screen.

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Search for mods. Scroll down in the home page to browse the items, or tap Search

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bottom of the screen to open the search bar, then you can search for mods by name or description.

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Choose your favorite mod. After finding the mod you want to download, you need to tap on it to open the mods page.

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Touch the DOWNLOAD button. This orange button is below the mod preview image.

If there is more than one DOWNLOAD node, you need to repeat the steps above for each of them.

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Wait until you can click off the ad. The ad will usually appear for 5 or 6 seconds, after which a small X will appear in one of the corners of the screen.

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Turn off ads. Tap the X in the upper-right or upper-left corner of the screen. You will be redirected to the mod’s page.

On Android

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Allows downloading from Unknown sources. You can allow Android to download files from unknown sources by opening Settings , tapping Security , then turning on the Unknown sources option.

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Download the BlockLauncher app. To do this you need:

Open

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Google Play Store .
Tap the search bar.
Type blocklauncher
Tap BlockLauncher in the results that appear.
Tap INSTALL
Tap ACCEPT (Accept)

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Open

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Google Chrome. Tap the Chrome app that looks like a sphere in red, yellow, green, and blue.

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Visit the MCPEDL website. Type http://mcpedl.com/category/mods/ into Chrome’s address bar, then tap ↵ Enter or the Search button.

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Download the mod. Search for your favorite mod and download it by scrolling down and tapping the Download link.

Some mods will have multiple download links. If so, you need to select each mod.

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Tap OK when prompted. Chrome will ask if you want to download files from unknown sources; tap OK to continue the download.

You may need to skip the ad by waiting for the SKIP AD button to appear, then tap it to see the Download button.

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Open BlockLauncher. Tap the BlockLauncher app that looks like a pixelated Minecraft icon. BlockLauncher will automatically detect and open Minecraft PE as well.

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Tap the wrench icon. This icon is located at the top of the screen. This is the step that opens the settings menu.

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Tap on Manage ModPE Scripts . This option is in the middle of the menu. A new window will appear.

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Make sure mod management is turned on. If the switch to the right of “Manage ModPE Script” is white and says “OFF”, tap it.

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Tap . This button is located in the lower right corner of the screen. A pop-up menu will appear.

Advice

There are no mods available for the Windows 10 or console versions of Minecraft. ^{[1] X Research Source}
Most mods do not run on multiplayer server.
On Windows, you cannot change the mods folder while the Minecraft Java instance is open. You need to close the entire instance using the Task Manager or shutdown if the instance is not displayed in the toolbar.

Warning

Some mods may be viruses in disguise. Make sure you download the mod from a trusted source, and read the review to make sure it’s not a virus. You can also scan the file with an anti-virus or malware program just to be sure.
Backup the world before using the mod.

Steps

On the desktop (Desktop)

On iPhone

On Android

Advice

Warning

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