Creepy Black Color Bug in Minecraft Mobile: Water and Glass Glitch

Minecraft Mobile, often known as Pocket Edition, operates on the Bedrock Edition engine, yet it has its own set of unique challenges. A notable issue recently reported is a bug that causes water and glass blocks to transform into a disturbing, oily black hue. This bug has been designated as MCPE-185038 on Mojang’s internal feedback platform.

Why is my minecraft water black? by u/hdgdhdhdhdj in Minecraft

According to user reports, this specific bug in Minecraft Mobile emerged in Preview 1.21.40.22 and has persisted through most subsequent previews and hotfixes. Additionally, the issue appears to affect other transparent blocks beyond just glass and water. However, feedback indicates that the bug is predominantly prevalent on certain mobile devices, which could help identify the root cause.

In particular, Samsung Galaxy devices featuring the Samsung Xclipse GPU are experiencing this rendering bug, particularly on the following models:

Galaxy S22 with Exynos 2200 (SM-S901B) – Xclipse 920
Galaxy S22 Plus with Exynos 2200 (SM-S906B) – Xclipse 920
Galaxy S22 Ultra with Exynos 2200 (SM-S908B) – Xclipse 920
Galaxy S23 FE with Exynos 2200 (SM-S711B, SM-S711E, SM-S711N) – Xclipse 920
Galaxy S24 with Exynos 2400 (SM-S921B, SM-S921E, SM-S921N) – Xclipse 940
Galaxy S24 Plus with Exynos 2400 (SM-S926B, SM-S926E, SM-S926N) – Xclipse 940
Galaxy A55 5G with Exynos 1480 (All Models) – Xclipse 530

Since this Minecraft bug appears tied to specific hardware, player experiences regarding the glitch on mobile devices have varied significantly. Nonetheless, the volume of discussions surrounding the bug has led to its acknowledgment on Mojang’s feedback and bug reporting page.

When will the black transparency bug for Minecraft Mobile be resolved?

Blackened standard glass blocks are a symptom of this Minecraft bug (Image via Mojang Bug Report)

As of August 24, 2024, there has not been a fix implemented for this Minecraft bug affecting mobile devices. Given that the issue appears to be confined to a select group of Samsung Galaxy devices, options for players are limited to using a different device not employing the Xclipse GPU. Alternatively, players will have to await a resolution from Mojang.

However, with a range of reported bugs, crashes, and other issues on Mojang’s feedback site, it may take a while for this particular problem to be addressed. Yet, the severity of the visual glitches—including nearly pitch-black water and transparent blocks—might prompt Mojang to issue a hotfix sooner rather than later. For now, players will have to exercise patience.

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