Pocket Edition v0.12.1 alpha build 8

v0.12.1 alpha build 8

Edition	Pocket Edition
Release date	August 11, 2015
Type	Build
Build for	v0.12.1 alpha
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Protocol version	Unknown
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v0.12.1 alpha build 8 is the eighth build released for v0.12.1.

Changes

• Changed explosions
• Lots of tweaks in the control layout screen
• Nametags are visible from farther away now
• Hitting your head on the ceiling gives a slight jump delay
• Ghasts' hitboxes are bigger
• Experience orbs are burned by lava or fire
• Beetroots crops can be obtained from village farms
• The input is smoother and more responsive, especially on scrolling panes
• Lava now prevents fall damage
• Can now select the player list in the game menu using the d-pad
• All enchantments show their level now

Fixes

25 issues fixed

From released versions before 0.12.1

• MCPE-9930 – Lava-Don't stop fall damage

From the 0.12.1 development versions

• MCPE-9424 – Sprint canceled when jump-sprint (jump and sneak swapped in the option)
• MCPE-9794 – The sneak button is less responsive than before
• MCPE-9798 – [D-pad] Fail
• MCPE-9814 – Unable to collect potion after brewing
• MCPE-10170 – While moving (running or walking) using the D-pad, you cannot change your hotbar selection.
• MCPE-10185 – Iron/snow golem crafting in water or lava.
• MCPE-10190 – Clicking the bed and chat button crashes the game.

From the previous development version

• MCPE-9762 – Tapping on the D-Pad not only moves you but can also force you to destroy/place a block or use an item.
• MCPE-9816 – Incorrect name for large chest
• MCPE-9897 – Enchantment effort will disappear after exit
• MCPE-10167 – Experience (XP) is not consumed and destroyed by lava as expected.

Other

• Items now keep their enchantment when closing and reopening the game
• Bottles no longer disappear when placed in a brewing stand
• Potions no longer disappear when taken off a brewing stand
• Enchantment tables work properly in multiplayer
• Controllers are properly recognized if they are already connected on game start
• Skins now refresh when returning to the Skin Selection screen
• Fixed some Taiwanese and Japanese characters being shared with Chinese
• Invert Y-axis now actually works on Controller
• Fixed a random multiplayer crash
• Jump works again when holding the Forward button
• Sittings wolves won't be suffocated under accumulating snow
• The experience bar doesn't overflow the toolbar anymore
• Android clients don't receive trial warnings anymore