Minecraft Pocket Edition (v0.6.1) Source Code

Note

main was renamed to historical. On your local branch, run:

git branch -m main historical
git fetch origin
git branch -u origin/historical historical
git remote prune origin```

This repository contains the original source code for Minecraft: Pocket Edition v0.6.1, supporting both Android and iOS platforms. Right now you have to compile this yourself, but there's also an Action thanks to pengubow for making an ipa file.

Warning

The historical branch is preserved for historical purposes and contains legacy 32-bit code (armv7) that is not compatible with modern 64-bit iOS devices or recent versions of Xcode. You could try to compile it with an old version of Xcode, but that's untested an I'm not sure if that works

Modern iDevice Support (arm64)

To build and run the game, you have to use the arm64-build branch. This branch has been modernized to comply with the new C++ standards as they have changed since 2011. Also includes fixes for modern A-series chips to actually get the game running.

• Architecture: Migrated from armv7 to arm64.
• Legacy Patching: Fixed header file extensions (e.g., .height back to .h) and resolved ambiguous function redefinitions.

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Cloning & Compiling Instructions

Follow these steps to get the game running on your own physical iOS device using Xcode. You will need a Mac. If you don't have a Mac, you could try using a macOS virtual machine. I'd reccomend using Ventura or newer.

1. Clone the arm64 Branch

Open your terminal and clone the repository, ensuring you switch to the arm64-build branch:

git clone https://github.com/deepfriedwaffles/minecraft-pe-source-code.git
cd minecraft-pe-source-code
git checkout arm64-build

2. Open in Xcode

Locate the project file in handheld/project/iosproj/minecraftpe.xcodeproj and open it.

3. Configure Code Signing

Before you can deploy to an iPhone, you must sign the app with your own Apple Developer account:

1. Select the minecraftpe project in the left sidebar.
2. Go to Signing & Capabilities.
3. Change the Bundle Identifier to something unique (e.g., com.yourname.mcpe).
4. Select your Team from the dropdown menu.

4. Build and Run

1. Connect your iPhone via USB or LAN.
2. Select your device from the run destination menu at the top of Xcode.
3. Press Cmd + R (or the Play button).
4. Note: If you encounter a "Developer Mode" or "Untrusted Developer" error on your phone, go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management to trust your certificate.

Building the iOS App via GitHub Actions

This repository includes a GitHub Actions workflow that builds the iOS app and generates an .ipa file. Head to the Actions tab to download that ipa file.

Known Issues

• Display: The game renders at a fixed 480x320 resolution and does not yet support the big iPhone displays.
• UI: The Options menu is absolutely broken.
• Multiplayer: Local/Online multiplayer is currently untested on arm64 and may require further RakNet patching.

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