The Minecraft PE 1.12.0 update, released on July 9, 2019, enhances game performance, introduces new command features, and makes several gameplay improvements. Key changes include new /summon command options and better sound effects during Raids.
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0 Update Overview
Update Name: 1.12.0 Update
Platform: Pocket Edition (PE)
Version Number: 1.12.0
Release Date: July 9, 2019
Revision Type: Minor Release
Released on July 9, 2019, Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0 is a minor update aimed at improving performance and addressing bugs. This update also introduces new game command features, enhancing customization and gameplay.
New Features
Game Commands:
- Added
spawnEventparameter to the/summoncommand. /summoncommand now supports summoning a charged creeper./summoncommand can now be used to summon a pig with a saddle./summoncommand can now create a baby turtle./summoncommand can now summon a black cat.
General Changes
- Ambient mob sounds during Raids have been increased in frequency and volume for better localization.
- Realm owners now have the ability to set specific permissions for players invited to their Realm.
- Added new sounds for the Wandering Trader.
- Efficiency pickaxes now break packed ice more quickly.
- Fixed a crash issue on Nintendo Switch that occurred when pausing and resuming the game.
- Cached resource packs no longer impact performance negatively.
- Skins from the ‘Recent’ section now apply correctly when selected.
- The player’s arm no longer displaces in first-person view after eating.
- Mobs can now spawn on double slabs.
Known Issue:
- A bug affecting HD texture packs on mobile devices can cause crashes. It is advised to avoid using HD texture packs on mobile until this issue is resolved.
Find out more about all the Minecraft Pocket Edition versions here.
