Pocket Edition v0.4.0 alpha

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v0.4.0 alpha
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Edition

Pocket Edition

Release date

Android, iOS - September 6, 2012[1][2]
Fire - September 13, 2012[3]

Downloads

Original

J-version

Protocol version

7

◄◄  v0.3.0 alpha v0.4.0 alpha v0.5.0 alpha ►►

◄  v0.3.3 alpha

v0.4.0 alpha rev 2 ► 

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Other editions with a version "0.4.0":
 
There is a guide for this update!
 
See Bedrock Edition guides/0.4.0 for a guide to all of the new features introduced in 0.4.0.

v0.4.0 alpha is a major update to Minecraft: Pocket Edition that was released on September 6 and 13, 2012. It adds notable features such as beds, trapdoors, creepers, new food, and farming items, as well as other changes and fixes.[2] This update is also the first public release for Amazon's Fire devices.

Additions[edit | edit source]

v0.4.0 alpha block and item additionsInvicon Red Bed BE.png: Inventory sprite for Red Bed BE in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Bed with description: Red BedInvicon Oak Trapdoor.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Trapdoor in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Trapdoor with description: Oak TrapdoorInvicon Stone Bricks.png: Inventory sprite for Stone Bricks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Stone Bricks with description: Stone BricksInvicon Short Grass.png: Inventory sprite for Short Grass in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Short Grass with description: Short GrassInvicon Flint and Steel.png: Inventory sprite for Flint and Steel in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Flint and Steel with description: Flint and SteelInvicon Wooden Hoe.png: Inventory sprite for Wooden Hoe in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Wooden Hoe with description: Wooden Hoe When in Main Hand:  1 Attack Damage  1 Attack SpeedInvicon Stone Hoe.png: Inventory sprite for Stone Hoe in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Stone Hoe with description: Stone Hoe When in Main Hand:  1 Attack Damage  2 Attack SpeedInvicon Iron Hoe.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Hoe in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Hoe with description: Iron Hoe When in Main Hand:  1 Attack Damage  3 Attack SpeedInvicon Golden Hoe.png: Inventory sprite for Golden Hoe in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Golden Hoe with description: Golden Hoe When in Main Hand:  1 Attack Damage  1 Attack SpeedInvicon Diamond Hoe.png: Inventory sprite for Diamond Hoe in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Diamond Hoe with description: Diamond Hoe When in Main Hand:  1 Attack Damage  4 Attack SpeedInvicon Apple.png: Inventory sprite for Apple in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Apple with description: AppleInvicon Bread.png: Inventory sprite for Bread in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Bread with description: BreadInvicon Mushroom Stew.png: Inventory sprite for Mushroom Stew in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Mushroom Stew with description: Mushroom StewInvicon Raw Beef.png: Inventory sprite for Raw Beef in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Raw Beef with description: Raw BeefInvicon Steak.png: Inventory sprite for Steak in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Steak with description: SteakInvicon Raw Chicken.png: Inventory sprite for Raw Chicken in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Raw Chicken with description: Raw ChickenInvicon Cooked Chicken.png: Inventory sprite for Cooked Chicken in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cooked Chicken with description: Cooked ChickenInvicon Raw Porkchop.png: Inventory sprite for Raw Porkchop in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Raw Porkchop with description: Raw PorkchopInvicon Cooked Porkchop.png: Inventory sprite for Cooked Porkchop in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cooked Porkchop with description: Cooked PorkchopInvicon Wheat Seeds.png: Inventory sprite for Wheat Seeds in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Wheat Seeds with description: Wheat SeedsInvicon Egg.png: Inventory sprite for Egg in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Egg with description: Egg

Blocks[edit | edit source]

Beds

  • Used to skip the night and set the player's spawn point.

Trapdoors

  • Used as a 1×1 barrier that can be opened by hand.
  • Currently available only in creative inventory.

Stone bricks

  • Only available in Survival mode.

Grass

  • Is currently unobtainable.

Items[edit | edit source]

Flint and steel

  • Used to ignite TNT.

Hoes

  • Used to till dirt and grass blocks into farmland.

Food-related items

Other Stuffs

Wheat seeds

Eggs

  • Used as a throwable entity.
  • Is currently unobtainable.

Gameplay[edit | edit source]

Difficulty

  • Peaceful difficulty option for Survival that has automatic health regeneration and doesn't spawn monsters.

Crafting[edit | edit source]

  • Added crafting or smelting recipes for some block and items:
Name Ingredients [hide]Crafting recipe
Bed Any Wool +
Oak Planks
Invicon White Wool.png: Inventory sprite for White Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to White Wool with description: White WoolInvicon Light Gray Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Light Gray Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Light Gray Wool with description: Light Gray WoolInvicon Gray Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Gray Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gray Wool with description: Gray WoolInvicon Black Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Black Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Black Wool with description: Black WoolInvicon Brown Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Brown Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Brown Wool with description: Brown WoolInvicon Red Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Red Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Wool with description: Red WoolInvicon Orange Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Orange Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Orange Wool with description: Orange WoolInvicon Yellow Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Yellow Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Yellow Wool with description: Yellow WoolInvicon Lime Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Lime Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lime Wool with description: Lime WoolInvicon Green Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Green Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Green Wool with description: Green WoolInvicon Cyan Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Cyan Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cyan Wool with description: Cyan WoolInvicon Light Blue Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Light Blue Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Light Blue Wool with description: Light Blue WoolInvicon Blue Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Blue Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Blue Wool with description: Blue WoolInvicon Purple Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Purple Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Purple Wool with description: Purple WoolInvicon Magenta Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Magenta Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Magenta Wool with description: Magenta WoolInvicon Pink Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Pink Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pink Wool with description: Pink WoolInvicon White Wool.png: Inventory sprite for White Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to White Wool with description: White WoolInvicon Light Gray Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Light Gray Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Light Gray Wool with description: Light Gray WoolInvicon Gray Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Gray Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gray Wool with description: Gray WoolInvicon Black Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Black Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Black Wool with description: Black WoolInvicon Brown Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Brown Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Brown Wool with description: Brown WoolInvicon Red Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Red Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Wool with description: Red WoolInvicon Orange Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Orange Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Orange Wool with description: Orange WoolInvicon Yellow Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Yellow Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Yellow Wool with description: Yellow WoolInvicon Lime Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Lime Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lime Wool with description: Lime WoolInvicon Green Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Green Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Green Wool with description: Green WoolInvicon Cyan Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Cyan Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cyan Wool with description: Cyan WoolInvicon Light Blue Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Light Blue Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Light Blue Wool with description: Light Blue WoolInvicon Blue Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Blue Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Blue Wool with description: Blue WoolInvicon Purple Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Purple Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Purple Wool with description: Purple WoolInvicon Magenta Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Magenta Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Magenta Wool with description: Magenta WoolInvicon Pink Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Pink Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pink Wool with description: Pink WoolInvicon White Wool.png: Inventory sprite for White Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to White Wool with description: White WoolInvicon Light Gray Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Light Gray Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Light Gray Wool with description: Light Gray WoolInvicon Gray Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Gray Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gray Wool with description: Gray WoolInvicon Black Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Black Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Black Wool with description: Black WoolInvicon Brown Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Brown Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Brown Wool with description: Brown WoolInvicon Red Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Red Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Wool with description: Red WoolInvicon Orange Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Orange Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Orange Wool with description: Orange WoolInvicon Yellow Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Yellow Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Yellow Wool with description: Yellow WoolInvicon Lime Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Lime Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lime Wool with description: Lime WoolInvicon Green Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Green Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Green Wool with description: Green WoolInvicon Cyan Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Cyan Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cyan Wool with description: Cyan WoolInvicon Light Blue Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Light Blue Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Light Blue Wool with description: Light Blue WoolInvicon Blue Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Blue Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Blue Wool with description: Blue WoolInvicon Purple Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Purple Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Purple Wool with description: Purple WoolInvicon Magenta Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Magenta Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Magenta Wool with description: Magenta WoolInvicon Pink Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Pink Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pink Wool with description: Pink WoolInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak PlanksInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak PlanksInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak Planks
Invicon Red Bed.png: Inventory sprite for Red Bed in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Bed with description: Red Bed
Stone Bricks Stone
Flint and Steel Iron Ingot +
Flint
Invicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Flint.png: Inventory sprite for Flint in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Flint with description: Flint
Invicon Flint and Steel.png: Inventory sprite for Flint and Steel in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Flint and Steel with description: Flint and Steel
Every variant of Hoes Oak Planks or
Cobblestone or
Iron Ingot or
Gold Ingot or
Diamond +
Stick
Invicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak PlanksInvicon Cobblestone.png: Inventory sprite for Cobblestone in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cobblestone with description: CobblestoneInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Gold Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Gold Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gold Ingot with description: Gold IngotInvicon Diamond.png: Inventory sprite for Diamond in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Diamond with description: DiamondInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak PlanksInvicon Cobblestone.png: Inventory sprite for Cobblestone in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cobblestone with description: CobblestoneInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Gold Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Gold Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gold Ingot with description: Gold IngotInvicon Diamond.png: Inventory sprite for Diamond in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Diamond with description: DiamondInvicon Stick.png: Inventory sprite for Stick in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Stick with description: StickInvicon Stick.png: Inventory sprite for Stick in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Stick with description: Stick
Invicon Wooden Hoe.png: Inventory sprite for Wooden Hoe in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Wooden Hoe with description: Wooden Hoe When in Main Hand:  1 Attack Damage  1 Attack SpeedInvicon Stone Hoe.png: Inventory sprite for Stone Hoe in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Stone Hoe with description: Stone Hoe When in Main Hand:  1 Attack Damage  2 Attack SpeedInvicon Iron Hoe.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Hoe in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Hoe with description: Iron Hoe When in Main Hand:  1 Attack Damage  3 Attack SpeedInvicon Golden Hoe.png: Inventory sprite for Golden Hoe in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Golden Hoe with description: Golden Hoe When in Main Hand:  1 Attack Damage  1 Attack SpeedInvicon Diamond Hoe.png: Inventory sprite for Diamond Hoe in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Diamond Hoe with description: Diamond Hoe When in Main Hand:  1 Attack Damage  4 Attack Speed
Bread Wheat
Invicon Wheat.png: Inventory sprite for Wheat in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Wheat with description: WheatInvicon Wheat.png: Inventory sprite for Wheat in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Wheat with description: WheatInvicon Wheat.png: Inventory sprite for Wheat in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Wheat with description: Wheat
Invicon Bread.png: Inventory sprite for Bread in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Bread with description: Bread
Mushroom Stew Red Mushroom +
Brown Mushroom +
Bowl
Invicon Red Mushroom.png: Inventory sprite for Red Mushroom in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Mushroom with description: Red MushroomInvicon Brown Mushroom.png: Inventory sprite for Brown Mushroom in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Brown Mushroom with description: Brown MushroomInvicon Bowl.png: Inventory sprite for Bowl in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Bowl with description: Bowl
Invicon Mushroom Stew.png: Inventory sprite for Mushroom Stew in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Mushroom Stew with description: Mushroom Stew
TNT Gunpowder +
Sand
Invicon Gunpowder.png: Inventory sprite for Gunpowder in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gunpowder with description: GunpowderInvicon Sand.png: Inventory sprite for Sand in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Sand with description: SandInvicon Gunpowder.png: Inventory sprite for Gunpowder in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gunpowder with description: GunpowderInvicon Sand.png: Inventory sprite for Sand in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Sand with description: SandInvicon Gunpowder.png: Inventory sprite for Gunpowder in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gunpowder with description: GunpowderInvicon Sand.png: Inventory sprite for Sand in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Sand with description: SandInvicon Gunpowder.png: Inventory sprite for Gunpowder in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gunpowder with description: GunpowderInvicon Sand.png: Inventory sprite for Sand in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Sand with description: SandInvicon Gunpowder.png: Inventory sprite for Gunpowder in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gunpowder with description: Gunpowder
Invicon TNT.png: Inventory sprite for TNT in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to TNT with description: TNT
Chests Oak Planks
Invicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak PlanksInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak PlanksInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak PlanksInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak PlanksInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak PlanksInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak PlanksInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak PlanksInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Oak Planks
Invicon Chest.png: Inventory sprite for Chest in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Chest with description: Chest
White Wool String
Invicon String.png: Inventory sprite for String in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to String with description: StringInvicon String.png: Inventory sprite for String in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to String with description: StringInvicon String.png: Inventory sprite for String in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to String with description: StringInvicon String.png: Inventory sprite for String in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to String with description: String
Invicon White Wool.png: Inventory sprite for White Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to White Wool with description: White Wool
Some new variants of dyed Wool Any Wool +
Rose Red or
Orange Dye or
Lime Dye or
Cactus Green or
Cyan Dye or
Light Blue Dye or
Purple Dye or
Magenta Dye or
Pink Dye
Invicon White Wool.png: Inventory sprite for White Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to White Wool with description: White WoolInvicon Light Gray Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Light Gray Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Light Gray Wool with description: Light Gray WoolInvicon Gray Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Gray Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gray Wool with description: Gray WoolInvicon Black Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Black Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Black Wool with description: Black WoolInvicon Brown Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Brown Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Brown Wool with description: Brown WoolInvicon Red Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Red Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Wool with description: Red WoolInvicon Orange Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Orange Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Orange Wool with description: Orange WoolInvicon Yellow Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Yellow Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Yellow Wool with description: Yellow WoolInvicon Lime Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Lime Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lime Wool with description: Lime WoolInvicon Green Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Green Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Green Wool with description: Green WoolInvicon Cyan Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Cyan Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cyan Wool with description: Cyan WoolInvicon Light Blue Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Light Blue Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Light Blue Wool with description: Light Blue WoolInvicon Blue Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Blue Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Blue Wool with description: Blue WoolInvicon Purple Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Purple Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Purple Wool with description: Purple WoolInvicon Magenta Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Magenta Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Magenta Wool with description: Magenta WoolInvicon Pink Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Pink Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pink Wool with description: Pink WoolInvicon Rose Red.png: Inventory sprite for Rose Red in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Rose Red with description: Rose RedInvicon Orange Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Orange Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Orange Dye with description: Orange DyeInvicon Lime Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Lime Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lime Dye with description: Lime DyeInvicon Cactus Green.png: Inventory sprite for Cactus Green in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cactus Green with description: Cactus GreenInvicon Cyan Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Cyan Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cyan Dye with description: Cyan DyeInvicon Light Blue Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Light Blue Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Light Blue Dye with description: Light Blue DyeInvicon Purple Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Purple Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Purple Dye with description: Purple DyeInvicon Magenta Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Magenta Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Magenta Dye with description: Magenta DyeInvicon Pink Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Pink Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pink Dye with description: Pink Dye
Invicon Red Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Red Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Wool with description: Red WoolInvicon Orange Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Orange Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Orange Wool with description: Orange WoolInvicon Lime Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Lime Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lime Wool with description: Lime WoolInvicon Green Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Green Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Green Wool with description: Green WoolInvicon Cyan Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Cyan Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cyan Wool with description: Cyan WoolInvicon Light Blue Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Light Blue Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Light Blue Wool with description: Light Blue WoolInvicon Purple Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Purple Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Purple Wool with description: Purple WoolInvicon Magenta Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Magenta Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Magenta Wool with description: Magenta WoolInvicon Pink Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Pink Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pink Wool with description: Pink Wool
Some new Dye variants Rose Red or
Cactus Green or
Bone Meal +
Dandelion Yellow or
Lapis Lazuli
Magenta Dye Lapis Lazuli +
Rose Red +
Bone Meal

Smelting ingredients[edit | edit source]

Name Ingredients [hide]Smelting recipe
Stone Cobblestone +
Any fuel
Invicon Cobblestone.png: Inventory sprite for Cobblestone in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cobblestone with description: Cobblestone
Invicon Coal.png: Inventory sprite for Coal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Coal with description: CoalInvicon Charcoal.png: Inventory sprite for Charcoal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Charcoal with description: CharcoalInvicon Oak Log.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Log in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Log with description: LogInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Overworld PlanksInvicon Lava Bucket.png: Inventory sprite for Lava Bucket in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lava Bucket with description: Lava BucketInvicon Block of Coal.png: Inventory sprite for Block of Coal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Block of Coal with description: Block of Coal
Invicon Stone.png: Inventory sprite for Stone in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Stone with description: Stone
Raw Beef Raw Beef +
Any fuel
Invicon Raw Beef.png: Inventory sprite for Raw Beef in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Raw Beef with description: Raw Beef
Invicon Coal.png: Inventory sprite for Coal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Coal with description: CoalInvicon Charcoal.png: Inventory sprite for Charcoal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Charcoal with description: CharcoalInvicon Oak Log.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Log in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Log with description: LogInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Overworld PlanksInvicon Lava Bucket.png: Inventory sprite for Lava Bucket in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lava Bucket with description: Lava BucketInvicon Block of Coal.png: Inventory sprite for Block of Coal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Block of Coal with description: Block of Coal
Invicon Steak.png: Inventory sprite for Steak in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Steak with description: Steak
Raw Chicken Raw Chicken +
Any fuel
Invicon Raw Chicken.png: Inventory sprite for Raw Chicken in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Raw Chicken with description: Raw Chicken
Invicon Coal.png: Inventory sprite for Coal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Coal with description: CoalInvicon Charcoal.png: Inventory sprite for Charcoal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Charcoal with description: CharcoalInvicon Oak Log.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Log in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Log with description: LogInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Overworld PlanksInvicon Lava Bucket.png: Inventory sprite for Lava Bucket in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lava Bucket with description: Lava BucketInvicon Block of Coal.png: Inventory sprite for Block of Coal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Block of Coal with description: Block of Coal
Invicon Cooked Chicken.png: Inventory sprite for Cooked Chicken in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cooked Chicken with description: Cooked Chicken
Raw Porkchop Raw Porkchop +
Any fuel
Invicon Raw Porkchop.png: Inventory sprite for Raw Porkchop in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Raw Porkchop with description: Raw Porkchop
Invicon Coal.png: Inventory sprite for Coal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Coal with description: CoalInvicon Charcoal.png: Inventory sprite for Charcoal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Charcoal with description: CharcoalInvicon Oak Log.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Log in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Log with description: LogInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Overworld PlanksInvicon Lava Bucket.png: Inventory sprite for Lava Bucket in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lava Bucket with description: Lava BucketInvicon Block of Coal.png: Inventory sprite for Block of Coal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Block of Coal with description: Block of Coal
Invicon Cooked Porkchop.png: Inventory sprite for Cooked Porkchop in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cooked Porkchop with description: Cooked Porkchop
Rose Red Red Mushroom +
Any fuel
Invicon Red Mushroom.png: Inventory sprite for Red Mushroom in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Mushroom with description: Red Mushroom
Invicon Coal.png: Inventory sprite for Coal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Coal with description: CoalInvicon Charcoal.png: Inventory sprite for Charcoal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Charcoal with description: CharcoalInvicon Oak Log.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Log in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Log with description: LogInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Overworld PlanksInvicon Lava Bucket.png: Inventory sprite for Lava Bucket in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lava Bucket with description: Lava BucketInvicon Block of Coal.png: Inventory sprite for Block of Coal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Block of Coal with description: Block of Coal
Invicon Rose Red.png: Inventory sprite for Rose Red in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Rose Red with description: Rose Red

Changes[edit | edit source]

Blocks[edit | edit source]

Chests

  • Can now be crafted with eight wooden planks.
  • Are now functional in Survival mode, and are able to store other items and blocks in them.

Farmland

Fence gate

  • Changed texture from to .

TNT

Items[edit | edit source]

Snowballs

  • Can now be thrown.

Gunpowder

  • Can now be used to craft TNT.

Wheat

Rose red

  • Version exclusive: is now obtainable by smelting red mushrooms.
  • Can now be crafted into red wool.

Orange dye

  • Can now be crafted with rose red and dandelion yellow.
  • Can now be crafted into orange wool.

Lime dye

  • Can now be crafted with cactus green and bone meal.
  • Can now be crafted into lime wool.

Cactus green

  • Can now be crafted into green wool.

Cyan dye

  • Can now be crafted with cactus green and lapis lazuli.
  • Can now be crafted into cyan wool.

Light blue dye

  • Can now be crafted with bone meal and lapis lazuli.
  • Can now be crafted into light blue wool.

Purple dye

  • Can now be crafted with rose red and lapis lazuli.
  • Can now be crafted into purple wool.

Magenta dye

  • Can now be crafted with two rose red, lapis lazuli, and bone meal.
  • Can now be crafted into magenta wool.

Pink dye

  • Can now be crafted with rose red and bone meal.
  • Can now be crafted into pink wool.

Mobs[edit | edit source]

Zombies

Creepers

  • Now spawn naturally.

World generation[edit | edit source]

Oak trees

  • Now generate with oak logs instead of spruce logs.

Gameplay[edit | edit source]

  • Increased the length of the daylight cycle from 14,400 ticks (12 minutes) to 19,200 ticks (16 minutes).
  • When using an item, the player’s movement speed is decreased.
  • All targetable blocks are now instantly mineable in Creative mode.
    • Bedrock is also breakable, allowing for access to the void without external editing.

Creative inventory

General[edit | edit source]

  • The game no longer attempts to verify the player's license, allowing devices that do not own Minecraft in their respective app store to play the game.

Fixes[edit | edit source]

15 bugs fixed

  • Monsters could spawn indoors.
  • Added fall damage for clients.
  • Players could hit each other far away.
  • Incorrect bow rendering in third person view.
  • Missing particles after critical arrows
  • Stairs reverted to their basic blocks when destroyed
  • Drawing the bow could destroy certain blocks (flowers, torches), or interact with blocks.
  • The game crashes if the player is killed while having charging a bow.
  • Connecting players could die in Creative mode.
  • Spruce leaves sometimes use the crafting table texture on all sides when dropped as an item or held in the player's hand.
  • Wrong crafting table size for Xperia Play
  • Bow doesn't take damage when used.
  • Non-dark brown tree trunks are now added back to the game (you may need to start a new world as host).
  • Destroying a door could leave half a door.
  • Spider death sound was missing on iOS.

Internal version[edit | edit source]

The internal version is 0.4.0(4005), and has a size of 5.32 MB.

J-version[edit | edit source]

The title screen of Pocket Edition a0.4.0j

v0.4.0j alpha[5] was released on Google Play on an unknown release date. The internal version is 0.4.0(4000), and the size is 2.16 MB.

Videos[edit | edit source]

Trailer[edit | edit source]

A trailer for the update was released on September 6, 2012.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20120908010754/http://itunes.apple.com:80/us/app/minecraft-pocket-edition/id479516143?mt=8&v0=WWW-NAUS-ITSTOP100&ign-mpt=uo%3D2
  2. ↑ Jump up to: a b "Minecraft — Pocket Edition 0.4.0 is OUT!" (Archive) – Mojang, September 6, 2012.
  3. ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20120917172634/http://www.amazon.com/Mojang-Minecraft-Pocket-Edition/dp/B00992CF6W
  4. ↑ https://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MCPE-17
  5. ↑ MCPE-19

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v0.11.0
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v0.12.1
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v0.13.0
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v0.14.0
EntitySprite horse.png: Sprite image for horse in Minecraft 0.15
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v0.15.0
Realms
v0.15.1
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v0.16.0
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