How to Transfer Minecraft PE Worlds from Android: A Comprehensive Guide
If you’re a Minecraft player who has spent countless hours building the perfect world on your Android device, you may be wondering how to transfer your Minecraft PE world to another device. Whether it’s because you’re upgrading to a new phone, sharing your world with friends, or just want to backup your hard work, this guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of how to transfer Minecraft PE worlds on Android.
What You Will Need
Before we dive into the process of transferring your Minecraft PE world, let’s quickly go over what you will need:
- Your Android device with Minecraft PE installed
- A file manager app (we recommend ES File Explorer)
- The new device you want to transfer your world to
Step-by-Step Guide to Transfer Minecraft PE Worlds on Android
1. Locate Your Minecraft Worlds Folder
First things first, you need to find where your Minecraft worlds are stored on your Android device. The location of your worlds folder may vary depending on your device, but most commonly it can be found in the following directory: /storage/emulated/0/games/com.mojang/minecraftWorlds.
Once you’ve found your worlds folder, take note of its name as you’ll need it in the following steps.
2. Find Your Minecraft Worlds Folder on the New Device
Next, navigate to the Minecraft worlds folder on your new device. If you’ve never played Minecraft on this device before, you’ll need to create a world first before the folder is generated.
The location of your worlds folder may vary depending on your device, but most commonly it can be found in the following directory: /storage/emulated/0/games/com.mojang/minecraftWorlds.
3. Transfer Your World Folder
Now it’s time to transfer your world folder from your old device to your new device. Follow these steps:
- Open your file manager app (we recommend ES File Explorer).
- Navigate to the Minecraft worlds folder on your old device (
/storage/emulated/0/games/com.mojang/minecraftWorlds). - Select the folder of the world you want to transfer.
- Tap and hold the folder until a menu pops up.
- Select “Copy.”
- Navigate to the Minecraft worlds folder on your new device (
/storage/emulated/0/games/com.mojang/minecraftWorlds). - Tap and hold anywhere inside the folder until a menu pops up.
- Select “Paste.”
Note that the transfer process may take some time depending on the size of your world folder.
4. Launch Minecraft on Your New Device
After the transfer process is complete, launch Minecraft PE on your new device. You should now see your transferred world in the world selection menu. Select it and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I transfer my Minecraft PE world between different operating systems (Android to iOS, for example)?
A: Unfortunately, no. Minecraft PE worlds are not compatible across different operating systems. You can only transfer worlds between devices operating on the same OS.
Q: What if my world folder is too large to transfer using my file manager app?
A: If your world folder is particularly large, you may run into issues with your file manager app. One solution is to use an app such as “Send Anywhere” to transfer the folder. “Send Anywhere” allows you to transfer files easily between devices using Wi-Fi or an internet connection.
Q: I transferred my world folder, but it’s not showing up in Minecraft on my new device. What’s wrong?
A: There are a few potential issues that may cause your world folder to not show up in Minecraft on your new device. Double-check that you’ve transferred the correct folder (with the correct name) to the correct directory on your new device. Additionally, make sure you’re running the latest version of Minecraft on your new device.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve successfully transferred your Minecraft PE world from your Android device to a new device. With this guide, you can now easily backup, share, or upgrade your worlds without losing all the hard work you’ve put into them. Remember to always backup your world folders regularly to avoid losing progress. Happy Minecrafting!