Minecraft Pocket Edition (ios) -

Minecraft can be a heavy drain on your iOS device's battery and processing power. Use these tips to ensure a high, smooth framerate and longer play sessions:

: When mining straight into a surface to get obsidian, you risk falling straight into hidden lava. Pour a Water Bucket on the ground and mine while standing inside the water stream. The flowing water will instantly turn any exposed lava beneath you into safe cobblestone or obsidian. Minecraft Pocket Edition (iOS)

: Swipe from the top right of your screen to open the iOS Control Center while in-game to ensure that Apple's built-in Game Mode is toggled on. This prioritizes hardware power for the app and reduces input latency. Minecraft can be a heavy drain on your

: If you dislike tapping directly on blocks to break or place them, go to Settings > Touch and turn on Split Controls . This puts a traditional crosshair in the center of your screen, letting you play with precision similar to a console or PC. The flowing water will instantly turn any exposed

To master (formerly known as Pocket Edition, now running on the Bedrock Edition engine), playing on a touch screen requires a few specific adjustments to optimize your experience.