Minecraft updates automatically, but sometimes errors lead to updates being installed incorrectly. As a rule, by downloading the Minecraft launcher from the official site, you will get rid of problems. If you don't see any messages about new updates, check their availability for your version of Minecraft, namely Minecraft for Android or Minecraft for PlayStation 4.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Updating Minecraft on Windows or Mac OS
Step 1. Choose the correct profile
Close Minecraft and reopen the launcher. In the lower left corner, find the "Select Profile" option. Choose your default profile and the update will download automatically. If it doesn't, click "Create Profile". In the displayed options, find "Use version" and select "Use the latest version" (from the drop-down menu).
Step 2. If you are using an unofficial launcher to connect to the Minecraft server, it may not install updates
So download the Minecraft launcher from the official minecraft.net site and then open it. Updates will be downloaded automatically (when connected to the Internet).
Step 3. Disable your firewall
If you are connected to the Internet but cannot download updates, then a firewall might be blocking the download. Disable your firewall, download updates, and then enable it.
If you have antivirus software installed, you may need to disable it temporarily
Step 4. Try to update forcibly
To do this, click "Options" (above the "Login" button). Click "Force Update" - "Finish" to download each game file again. This can take much longer than a regular update.
Step 5. Check for updates
If there's an update or feature you're waiting for but can't find it, then you may have heard of an update for a different version of the game (like Minecraft for Xbox) or the feature is being tested by the creators of Minecraft but isn't actually available yet.
- The official list of updates is available here or here.
- A list of features that are being tested but not yet available can be found here.
Step 6. If the described methods did not work, and you are unable to update Minecraft, seek advice from other players
To do this, follow this link.
Method 2 of 3: Updating Minecraft Pocket Edition
Step 1. Check the store for updates for your device
Minecraft Pocket Edition is sold on Google Play, Apple App Store and Amazon Store. Even if an update is available in one store, it may take days or even weeks before the update appears in another store. Go to the store for your device and find the Update button.
Step 2. Your phone, tablet, or other device may not meet the minimum requirements to run a new version of Minecraft
Search the internet for the technical specification of your device and compare it with the requirements set out in 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 newer) and works on iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.
- The Android version (including Amazon Kindle) will notify you if your device is supported if you sign in to your Google account and open the.minecraftpe page.
Step 3. It can take several hours to download the updates, especially if you have a slow internet connection
Step 4. If you still cannot update, contact the technical support service of the online store where you bought Minecraft, for example, Google Play, Apple App Store or Amazon Store
You can also ask for Minecraft Pocket Edition help on the Minecraft Player Support Forum or submit a bug report.
Method 3 of 3: Updating Minecraft for PlayStation or XBox
Step 1. Check for available updates, as the console versions of Minecraft are supported by a different group of game developers and have their own schedule for the release of updates
Make sure updates are available for your console by visiting this site.
You can also see the list of tested features
Step 2. Make sure your device is connected to the Internet
In this case, the game should update automatically. In the case of Xbox, you must also be connected to Xbox Live. Step 3. If updates are not installing, ask for help on the Minecraft forums.
Here is a list of specialized forums:
- Playstation 3
- Playstation 4
- Xbox 360
- Xbox one
- Playstation vita
Step 4. If your game still won't update, contact 4J Studios
This development team is responsible for the PlayStation and Xbox versions of the game, so they can answer any questions you may have.