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With each new version of Minecraft comes a slew of features and changes designed to enhance gameplay. But what if your favorite server requires an earlier Minecraft version to connect? While downgrading used to require a bunch of extra work, things are a lot easier in the latest version of the Minecraft Launcher. This wikiHow teaches you how to switch to an older version of Minecraft by creating a new profile in the Minecraft Launcher.

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Open the Minecraft Launcher. You can use the Minecraft Launcher to load earlier versions of Minecraft. This method will work as long as you're using Minecraft 1.14.3 or later.^[1]
- If you're already playing a game in the Launcher, you'll need to quit it and restart the Launcher before you can switch versions.^[2]
- It's not possible to switch back to an older version of Minecraft using the Android or iPhone mobile app.
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Click Installations . It's the second tab at the top of the Launcher.

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Click + New . It's near the top-center part of the Launcher. This opens the "Create new installation" window. You will need to enable Historical Versions if you want to play an Alpha or Beta version of the game.
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Type a name for your installation into the "Name" field. For example, you could type the name of the server you'll be connecting to here.
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Select a version from the "Version" menu. It's to the right of the "Name" field. For example, if you're connecting to a server that requires you to downgrade to version 1.13.2, you can select 1.13.2 from the menu.^[3]
- If you'd like to customize the resolution of your new installation, enter the dimensions into the "Resolution" blanks.
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Select a directory from the "Game Directory" menu. If you leave the default option (Use default directory) selected, Minecraft will store the old version's data in the default directory. However, if you want to play a version earlier than 1.6, you'll need to select a different folder. Click Browse to choose a directory.
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Click the Create button. It's at the bottom-right corner of the window. This adds the older version to your list of installations.
- To play the older version of Minecraft, click Play at the top of the Launcher to return to the main screen, select the desired version from the drop-down menu at the bottom of the screen, and then click the large green Play button.
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Can I just re-login to Minecraft to fix my 1.9.2 to 1.9?

You should able to uninstall Minecraft and then redownload it and choose what iOS you want.
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Can I change my version of Minecraft to the very first version?

When you say "very first version", I think you mean first playable version. Yes, you can change it to the fist playable versions by clicking on "enable Alpha" or "enable Beta". These are the first versions of Minecraft.
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How can I go back to my old Minecraft launcher?

I know why you want to get it back, but you can't. It got replaced, and even downloads from forums won't help. This is due to a complete removal of the old launcher.
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Is there a way to do this for the pocket edition?

Yes. Use APK and download it from the browser. It is possible to do it, but it is absolutely impossible to do this without the use of APK.
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Can I use the version changer to upgrade Minecraft?

Not unless you are on an older version. You will have have to wait for the next update.
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It says Minecraft Version Changer has harmful files. What do I do?

Don't panic. It's just a false positive. It won't be an actual virus if you used the official website to download it.
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Can I downgrade Minecraft so that Herobrine is in the game?

No, you can't. Mojang said in the change logs that Herobrine is removed. However, you can get a mod that has Herobrine in it.
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Isn't the bin folder deleted with the new launcher?

It is deleted. When the launcher is updated, it deletes the old bin folder and replaces it with a new one.
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Server is not working its said we don't support version yet the update is coming soon? What should I do?

That usually means you need a different version, so follow the steps above and go back to an earlier version.
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Can I use forge and mods while playing the older version?

Yes, but you need to install the correct version of Forge and those mods. Make sure your mod files say the correct version.

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1. Open Minecraft Launcher.
2. Click Installations.
3. Click New.
4. Enter a name for your new installation.
5. Select an older version.
6. Change the game directory.
7. Click Create.

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