Minecraft Pocket Edition 1.17.30

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.