FAQ & Troubleshooting

1. Connect your phone and console to the same WiFi network
2. Open Bedrock Broadcaster and enter a server address (e.g., play.example.com) and port (default: 19132)
3. Tap "Start Broadcast"
4. Open Minecraft on your console, go to Play → Worlds tab
5. Enable "Show LAN Worlds" at the top
6. Join the broadcasted server from the LAN Worlds list

Bedrock Broadcaster works with any device running Minecraft Bedrock Edition:

• PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5
• Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
• Nintendo Switch
• Windows 10/11 (Bedrock Edition)
• iOS and Android devices

Only until you connect to the server.

Bedrock Broadcaster uses "Transfer Packet" technology — once you join, it redirects you directly to the server. After that, the app is no longer involved in your connection and can be closed or even uninstalled without disconnecting you from your game.

This is the most common issue. Check these things in order:

• Same network: Both your phone and console must be on the exact same WiFi network, connected to the same router
• Broadcast running: Make sure the app shows "Broadcasting" status
• LAN Worlds enabled: In Minecraft, go to Play → Worlds and enable "Show LAN Worlds" at the top
• Refresh the list: Wait a few seconds or scroll down to refresh
• Restart Minecraft: Sometimes Minecraft needs a restart to detect LAN broadcasts

VPNs and network filtering apps can interfere with local network communication:

• Disable VPNs: Turn off any VPN apps while using Bedrock Broadcaster
• Ad blockers: Some ad-blocking apps with VPN components can cause issues
• Firewall apps: Disable any third-party firewall or security apps temporarily

These apps route traffic differently and can prevent the LAN broadcast from reaching your console.

Some routers have separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks that don't always communicate well:

• Try connecting both your phone and console to the same frequency band
• If your router shows separate network names (e.g., "MyWiFi" and "MyWiFi_5G"), connect both devices to the same one
• 2.4GHz has better range but is slower; 5GHz is faster but shorter range

iOS requires explicit permission for apps to communicate on local networks:

1. Open your device Settings
2. Scroll down and tap Bedrock Broadcaster
3. Enable "Local Network" permission

Without this permission, the app cannot broadcast to devices on your local network.

If the server appears but you get "Unable to connect" when joining:

• Server is online: Use the "Test Server" button in the app to verify the server is responding
• Correct port: Most servers use port 19132, but some use different ports
• Server whitelist: Some servers require you to be whitelisted before joining
• Version mismatch: Your Minecraft version must match the server's supported versions
• Server full: The server may have reached its player limit

This usually indicates a network configuration issue:

• Check IP addresses: Both devices should have IPs in the same range (e.g., 192.168.1.x)
• Guest network: Make sure neither device is on a guest network
• AP isolation: Some routers have "AP isolation" or "Client isolation" enabled — this must be disabled for LAN play
• Firewall: Check if your router has strict firewall rules blocking UDP traffic

If you experience issues after successfully joining a server (lag, kicks, chat not working), these are not caused by Bedrock Broadcaster.

Once you connect, the app's job is done. Problems after connection are typically caused by:

• Server-side issues: Server plugins, configuration, or capacity
• Network problems: Unstable internet, packet loss, high latency
• Minecraft bugs: Issues with the game client itself

Contact the server administrators or check your internet connection if you experience these issues.

Minecraft's UI has changed several times. Here's where to find LAN Worlds:

1. From the main menu, tap "Play"
2. Go to the "Worlds" tab (not Realms)
3. At the top, make sure "Show LAN Worlds" is enabled
4. Scroll down — LAN worlds appear below your saved worlds

You can customize how the server appears in Bedrock Broadcaster:

• Edit the server in your saved servers list
• Set a "Custom Server Name" to override the server's MOTD
• Set a "Custom World Name" for the subtitle

By default, the app shows whatever the server advertises.

Server packs (also called "server resource packs") are special texture and resource packs that servers provide to players. They customize the visual experience with:

• Custom textures for blocks, items, and entities
• Custom UI elements and menus
• Custom sounds and music
• Server-specific visual branding

When you join a server that has a server pack, Minecraft will prompt you to download it before connecting.

Servers use resource packs to enhance gameplay and create unique experiences:

• Custom games: Minigame servers often need custom textures for their game modes
• Branding: Servers can add their logo and visual identity
• Enhanced visuals: Better textures, custom models, improved UI
• Consistency: Ensures all players see the same visuals

Server packs can be either encrypted or unencrypted:

• Unencrypted packs: Standard resource packs that can be viewed and modified. Your custom packs can merge with these.
• Encrypted packs: Protected packs that cannot be extracted or modified. Servers encrypt packs to protect custom content they've created.

If you're having issues with server packs (corrupted downloads, outdated packs, crashes), clearing the cache can help:

PlayStation & Windows 10/11:

1. Open Minecraft and go to Settings
2. Navigate to Storage → Cached Data
3. Delete the server pack entries you want to clear

Xbox & Nintendo Switch:

Simply restart Minecraft — the cache is automatically cleared on these platforms.

If a server pack won't download or gets stuck:

• Check your connection: Make sure you have a stable internet connection
• Clear the cache: Remove any partially downloaded packs (see above)
• Storage space: Ensure you have enough free space on your device
• Try again later: The server's pack hosting might be temporarily unavailable

Some very large packs may take several minutes to download depending on your connection speed.

Bedrock Broadcaster (Premium) can inject your own texture packs when you connect to a server:

1. Import .mcpack files in the app's Resource Packs section
2. Enable the packs you want to use
3. If the pack has subpacks (variants), select your preferred option
4. Connect to a server — your packs will be applied during the connection

Supported:

• Standard texture packs (.mcpack files)
• Resource packs with subpack variants
• Packs that modify textures, sounds, and standard resources

Not Supported:

• X-Ray packs and packs with special folder structures
• Behavior packs (gameplay modifications)
• Shader packs
• Skin packs
• Add-ons and mods

Resource packs that modify Minecraft's UI require extra caution:

• Conflicts: Using multiple UI packs simultaneously can cause them to disable each other
• Server conflicts: If the server also has UI modifications, they may conflict with yours
• Performance: UI packs with shaders or fog effects can cause crashes, especially on Nintendo Switch
• Large packs: Very large packs with extensive UI changes may not load properly

This usually indicates a problem with the pack itself:

1. Go to Minecraft Settings → Storage → Cached Data
2. Look for packs with an exclamation mark (!) indicating errors
3. Common issues include:
   • min_engine_version must be less than 1.13.0 — Pack needs format_version 2
   • Corrupted or incomplete downloads
   • Pack incompatible with your Minecraft version
4. Remove the problematic pack and try a different one

Several factors can prevent your textures from showing:

• Encrypted server pack: Servers with encrypted packs may override your textures
• Pack not enabled: Make sure the pack is toggled on in Bedrock Broadcaster
• Pack load order: Drag to reorder packs — packs at the top take priority
• Incompatible pack: Some packs aren't compatible with server-side resources

Bedrock Broadcaster offers flexible options to fit your needs:

• Monthly ($0.99/mo) — Premium subscription with 7-day free trial
• Yearly ($9.99/yr) — Premium subscription with 7-day free trial, save 17%
• Lifetime ($14.99) — One-time purchase, own premium forever
• Remove Ads ($0.99) — One-time purchase, just removes ads

Premium (Monthly, Yearly, or Lifetime) includes:

• Ad-free experience — No advertisements anywhere in the app
• Unlimited saved servers — Free version is limited to 3
• Unlimited resource packs — Free version is limited to 2
• Custom resource packs — Import and use your own texture packs
• Subpack support — Choose variants for packs that offer them

Remove Ads only removes advertisements — it doesn't unlock premium features like unlimited servers or resource packs.

Monthly and Yearly subscriptions include a 7-day free trial:

• Get instant access to all premium features
• You won't be charged during the trial period
• Cancel anytime before the trial ends to avoid charges
• If you don't cancel, your subscription begins automatically

Free trials are only available to new subscribers who haven't used a trial before.

You can cancel your subscription anytime through your app store:

Google Play:

1. Open the Google Play Store app
2. Tap your profile icon → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions
3. Find Bedrock Broadcaster and tap Cancel

App Store:

1. Open Settings → tap your name → Subscriptions
2. Find Bedrock Broadcaster and tap Cancel

After canceling, you'll keep premium access until the end of your billing period.

If you reinstalled the app or got a new phone:

1. Make sure you're signed into the same Google Play or App Store account used for the original purchase
2. Open Bedrock Broadcaster → Settings
3. Tap "Restore Purchases"

Your purchase is tied to your store account, not the device. Active subscriptions and lifetime/one-time purchases will be restored automatically.

Ads help support ongoing development of Bedrock Broadcaster. You can remove them with any paid option:

• Remove Ads ($0.99) — Removes ads only, one-time purchase
• Monthly/Yearly/Lifetime Premium — Removes ads and unlocks all features

Yes! You can change your subscription through your app store:

• Monthly to Yearly: Upgrade anytime to save money
• Yearly to Monthly: Downgrade takes effect at your next renewal
• Subscription to Lifetime: Cancel your subscription first, then purchase Lifetime

If you already have a Lifetime purchase, you don't need a subscription!

Xbox Live authentication is optional and only needed for certain premium features that interact with Minecraft's authentication system (like downloading packs from servers that require authentication).

The core functionality — broadcasting servers to your console — works without any sign-in.

Yes. Authentication is handled through Microsoft's official OAuth system:

• You sign in directly with Microsoft — we never see your password
• We receive a secure token that allows authentication with Minecraft services
• You can revoke access at any time through your Microsoft account settings

Bedrock Broadcaster uses Transfer Packet technology — the same method Minecraft servers use to redirect players:

1. The app broadcasts a LAN server advertisement on your local network
2. Your console sees this as a local LAN world
3. When you join, a brief handshake is performed
4. The app sends a "Transfer Packet" containing the real server's address
5. Minecraft redirects you directly to the server
6. The app is no longer involved — you're connected directly to the server

• Default broadcast port: 19132 (UDP) — same as Minecraft's default
• Customizable: You can change the local port in Settings
• Outbound: Connects to remote servers on their specified ports

We collect minimal data for technical and administrative purposes:

• Basic analytics (app opens, feature usage)
• Crash reports to fix bugs
• Xbox User ID (XUID) if you use Xbox authentication features

We do not log:

• Chat messages or commands
• Gameplay data
• Server addresses you connect to
• Any in-game activity

See our Privacy Policy for complete details.

Bedrock Broadcaster is a utility that helps you connect to servers — it doesn't modify Minecraft or provide unfair advantages. Transfer packets are a standard part of the Minecraft Bedrock protocol used by servers for legitimate redirects.

However, as with any third-party tool, use at your own discretion. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Mojang Studios or Microsoft Corporation.