How to download Minecraft Bedrock 1.20.73 update

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition’s 1.20.73 update was released on April 1, 2024, addressing unexpected crashes caused by the 1.20.70 update. The update was specifically targeted towards certain Bedrock platforms to resolve stability problems, so players on Nintendo Switch and Xbox consoles do not need to take any action.

Despite this, it is still recommended to download this hotfix on non-Switch/Xbox platforms in order to ensure smooth functioning of your version of Minecraft Bedrock. If your platform does not update to this version automatically, it is still beneficial to know how to manually update the game on your preferred platform.

Steps to update Minecraft Bedrock to version 1.20.73 on supported devices

Xbox One

Updating Minecraft Bedrock on PS4 takes little more than a few button presses (Image via Mojang/Sony)

If your internet connection is stable, you can easily update Minecraft Bedrock on PS4 by using the options button. Within a few seconds, you can queue up the 1.20.73 update and spend less time worrying about updating the game, allowing you to have more time to play.

To obtain the 1.20.73 update on PS4, please follow these steps to download it:

Locate the game’s thumbnail on your dashboard or in your library and click the options button on your controller.
Click on “Check for Updates.”If there is a newer update available, it will automatically be added to your download queue.

Windows PCs with Windows 10/11 Operating System

The Windows Store can handle manual updates on Windows 10/11 (Image via Microsoft)

The update process for Minecraft Bedrock differs from that of Java Edition on Windows 10 and 11 PCs. Unlike Java, which requires using the game’s launcher to update, Bedrock can be updated through the Microsoft Store application. This application is pre-installed on Windows PCs as a default program.

To update the game to version 1.20.73 on Windows 10/11, follow these steps:

Access your library by opening the Microsoft Store application and navigating to it.
To access Minecraft on Windows, click on the Games button and then select the button next to its listing. In case the game is not found in the list of available updates, you may have to press the “Get Updates”button to download it from Microsoft’s servers.

Smartphone Devices

Updating Bedrock on mobile devices can be carried out on players' respective app stores (Image via Mojang/Apple) — Updating Bedrock on mobile devices can be carried out on players’ respective app stores (Image via Mojang/Apple)

To update Minecraft Bedrock on mobile devices (still commonly known as Pocket Edition), simply use the app store where you initially downloaded the game. This typically refers to the Google Play Store for Android users and the Apple App Store for iOS users.

Regardless of the situation, the game can be updated on both Android and iOS devices by following the steps outlined below:

To update the game on an Android device, go to the Google Play Store and search for the game. If an update is available, the Download/Buy button will be replaced with an update button. Simply tap on this button to update to version 1.20.73 or later. Alternatively, you can access your app library in Google Play and update the game from there. You can also open the game directly, which will prompt you to update through the Google Play Store page.
To update the game on iOS, go to the App Store and find the game’s store page. The download button will be replaced with an update button, which you can use to update the game. Another option is to go to your installed apps in the app store and update the game from there. Some iOS devices may also provide an update notification when you open the game.

Generally, the majority of devices other than those running Windows 10/11 should automatically receive the Minecraft Bedrock update. Nevertheless, following the aforementioned steps will allow players to manually update to version 1.20.73 and obtain the performance hotfix.