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How to Install Renderer Plugins?

Renderers are the core component for running Minecraft: Java Edition on mobile. They are responsible for translating the game's OpenGL instructions into instructions that the phone's GPU can execute.

Renderer Types

RendererUse CaseFeatures
MG (Mobile Glues)Mods / Vanilla-likeGood compatibility, active community support
Zink (Vulkan)Shader supportFull shader support, performance depends on Vulkan driver
kwVanilla gameFCL default renderer, lightweight and efficient

Installation Steps

  1. Go to the Download page to get the renderer plugin APK
  2. Install the plugin (some renderers need to be installed as launcher plugins)
  3. Select the installed renderer in your launcher settings

For detailed configuration, refer to the MobileGL Documentation