Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.17.30, released on September 21, 2021, is a minor update designed to enhance performance and address various bugs. This update, part of the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I, introduces improvements and fixes across several gameplay elements.
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.17.30 Update Overview
Version Name: 1.17.30 Hotfix
Platform: Pocket Edition (PE)
Version Number: 1.17.30
Release Date: September 21, 2021
Revision Type: Minor Release
Items
- No new items were added in this update.
Mobs
- Axolotls now spawn only on stone blocks up to 10 blocks below them, and not within bubble columns.
- Grown-up Goats retain their horns when reloading a world.
- Powder Snow now prevents burning effects on undead mobs.
- Iron Golem spawning logic adjusted to align better with Java Edition.
- Fixed animation issues with Skeletons, so they now use both arms to hold bows.
- Cartographers now provide maps only for undiscovered monuments.
- Shulkers no longer spawn in the same position from spawn eggs or End City generation.
- Fish and Axolotls collected with a bucket no longer immediately release.
- Magma Cubes must now spawn in areas of at least 3x3x2 blocks.
- Thorns enchantment now applies Knockback to mobs.
- Fixed rendering issues with mobs in the Structure Block preview window.
- Limited the number of Phantom mobs that can spawn.
- Lightning no longer strikes mobs under blocks randomly.
- Baby Goats no longer have horns.
- Goats now play their “impact 3” sound effect.
- Mobs can now pathfind correctly when standing on Amethyst Buds.
- Undead mobs near Powder Snow burn as expected.
- Medium Magma Cubes now have a larger hitbox.
- Ghasts no longer spawn in areas smaller than 5x4x5 blocks.
Status Effects
- No new status effects were added in this update.
Enchantments
- No new enchantments were added in this update.
Game Commands
- Added
respawnblocksexplode
option to the/gamerule
command to prevent Respawn Anchors and Beds from exploding. - Updated the
/clone
command to copy signal strength for Levers and Redstone Dust. - Fixed the
/camerashake
command to avoid affecting every player’s screen when using the@s
selector. - Teleporting a mob between dimensions no longer causes it to despawn.
- The
/structure
command now displays correct output messages when loading a structure.
Realm Changes
- Improved responsiveness of Realms menus, especially on Nintendo Switch.
- The “Download World” button is now visible for worlds on expired Realms.
- Two-player Realms no longer count towards the 10-player realm limit.
- Realms reset button now navigates to the loading screen during the reset process.
- The Realms Slots screen opens faster and includes a loading dialog if needed.
- Realms Backup page now displays only the most recent 1100 backups to avoid text overlap issues.
- Switching active world slots in Realms no longer triggers excessive “Fetching World Info” prompts.
- Renaming a Realm now takes effect immediately during gameplay.
- Fixed issues with kicking players via the user interface or the
/kick
command. - Text on the Realms Plus trial button now remains consistent when hovered over.
- The “View Privacy Policy” button functions correctly on Nintendo Switch.
General Changes
- Added Corner Mode to the Structure Block for defining save areas using the Detect button in Save Mode, detecting only Corner Blocks with matching names.
- Monsters now spawn only in complete darkness underground, allowing for safer lighting of larger caves.
- Monster Spawners no longer emit light.
- Amethyst Cluster and Amethyst Buds can no longer be placed on Grass Path blocks.
- Lava Buckets can now be emptied into a Cauldron filled with Lava.
- Updated terrain and biome generation algorithm for more natural transitions.
- The Achievements button has been updated and relocated to the Main Menu and Pause screens.
- Fixed Barrier Blocks being destructible without holding a Barrier Block.
- Resolved crashes related to crafting a Crafting Table with Gameplay Tips enabled and disconnecting from the internet during online sessions on iOS.
- Fixed crashes occurring when downloading large Marketplace worlds.
- Fixed various issues including breaking gravity blocks on certain surfaces, Clock and Compass functionality in the Recipe Book, and more.
- Adjusted the behavior of various game elements, including Piston interactions, Block appearances, and Potion placements.
Learn about the updates in each Minecraft Pocket Edition version from our list.