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How do I update Minecraft if I got it from my friend instead of purchasing it from the Play Store?

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You can still update it using the same steps, even if it was shared with you rather than purchased.

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Does my progress get lost or does it remain if I uninstall and then reinstall Minecraft PE?

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Your progress does not get lost if you have an Xbox account registered.

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How do I update Minecraft PE in a Lenovo tablet?

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Try Playstore. If there is no "Update" button in the Playstore, it's more likely your tablet doesn't supports the new update.

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Is the data lost when I uninstall MCPE?

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No, unless you delete the files from your device. Once you re-install it, the data returns.

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How do I update Minecraft without the App Store?

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If you have an iPhone, you have no choice. With Android, go to Google Play. The console and computers should update automatically.

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How can I update my Minecraft without using the app store?

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You can't update it without the app store.

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Do I have to pay to install Minecraft PE on other devices?

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No. Just sign in with the Google account with which you bought MCPE. It works on all devices.

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If I uninstall Minecraft, then reinstall it with the latest version, will I have to pay for it again?

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No.

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What can you do if the update is needed but not showing up in the app store?

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Uninstall the app, then install it again with the updated version.

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What is a reliable site to download an updated version of Minecraft?

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Go to the Google Play app or the Appstore. Then, press update. These are the only reliable ways to update on mobile.

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Do I have to pay again if I uninstall the app?

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No, you shouldn't have to pay again once you've purchased the app.

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What do I do if I am trying to update Minecraft in the Play Store, but the version is not there to update?

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Uninstall and redownload to update. (Warning: you will lose your current game stats.)

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How old is Minecraft?

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Minecraft was released in 2011.

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What do I do if my Minecraft can't be updated?

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If you have an Android mobile, go to Google Play and go to Settings. then switch the setting in online updates.

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How can I know what the last version of Minecraft PE in Google Play is?

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Check the What's New tab underneath the download buttons. If it's not there, then you can go to Minecraft and check the version in the bottom-right corner on the main menu.

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