Resource Packs

Texture packs are a Premium feature: BedrockConnect Premium lets you use your own texture packs on all supported servers. This page covers everything: how it works, how to set it up, and what to do when something doesn't work.

The basics

• The app accepts .ZIP and .MCPACK files for Minecraft Bedrock Edition. Java packs don't work.
• Only resource packs / texture packs are officially supported. No shaders, modpacks, skin packs, or behavior packs.
• Add-ons and other extensions (like UI mods) may sometimes work, but they are not officially supported and can cause issues. Use them at your own risk.

Console performance

High-res textures can cause lag or crashes on consoles. If that happens, use a lower-resolution pack or pick a lighter subpack.

Importing and activating packs

Go to the Textures tab in the app (Premium only — free users see a "Texture Packs Are Premium Feature" card with a Get Premium button). Tap "Import Texture Pack" to add a .zip or .mcpack file. While it imports, the app shows Importing..., Processing..., Uploading... and Saving..., then Imported. Imported packs are listed under Imported ("Add or remove packs here"). Turn a pack on to move it to Activated. You can import up to 60 packs.

Your packs live on your phone

Imported packs are saved only on your phone. If you uninstall the app, you need to import them again.

Import packs at the top, drag to reorder below

Pack priority — order matters!

You can activate multiple packs at the same time. When two packs change the same texture, the pack higher in the list wins.

Think of it like layers: the top pack has the highest priority. If your sky texture looks wrong, try dragging that pack above the others.

In the Activated list the app says "Drag to reorder priority (top = highest)". Drag and drop packs there to change their order.

Pack not working?

If a texture pack doesn't seem to do anything, it might be lower priority than another active pack that changes the same textures. Try moving it to the top of the list, or deactivate other packs to test.

Subpacks

Some packs include subpacks — multiple options bundled in one file. For example: a sky pack with 4 different sky styles, or a pack with high-res and low-res versions.

Tap "Select Subpack" under the pack to expand the options and pick the one you want. The pack then shows "Subpack:" followed by its name, or None if you picked none.

Tap to expand and pick a subpack option

Setup by console

The first two steps are the same everywhere: import a pack and activate it in the Textures tab. After that it depends on your console:

Xbox

3. Start a server

In the BedrockConnect app, start a supported server (Premium shows Start, free users Ad & Start). The app shows Preparing texture packs... while it merges your active packs.

4. Join

On your Xbox, join the server. BedrockConnect automatically replaces the server's pack with yours — no extra steps needed.

PlayStation

3. Start a server

In the BedrockConnect app, start a supported server. The app shows Preparing texture packs... while it merges your active packs.

4. Join

On your PlayStation, join the server. BedrockConnect automatically replaces the server's pack with yours.

Nintendo Switch

3. Start a server

In the BedrockConnect app (Android or iOS), start a supported server. The app shows Preparing texture packs... while it merges your active packs.

4. Join

On your Switch, join the server from the Worlds tab (it shows up as a LAN world). BedrockConnect automatically replaces the server's pack with yours.

Texture pack not showing up?

BedrockConnect replaces the server pack automatically, so normally you don't need to do anything. But if your pack doesn't load, try clearing the cache:

• PlayStation: Minecraft → Settings → Storage → Cached Data → delete server packs
• Xbox & Switch: Just close Minecraft completely and reopen it — the cache clears automatically

For more details, see the cache clearing guide.

Texture pack support status

When you open a server in the app, you'll see a TEXTUREPACK label at the bottom of the server details. There are three statuses:

Supported — texture packs work on this server

Not supported — texture packs won't work here

Unknown — might work, might not

Status	What it means
Supported	Texture packs work on this server. You're good to go.
Not supported	Texture packs will not work on this server. This usually means the server's anti-bot system blocks our service, or the server simply doesn't have a server pack.
Unknown	We haven't been able to confirm whether packs work. It might work — try it and see.

Servers with game modes

Some Partner and Featured servers have several game modes, and each game mode has its own texture packs. The TEXTUREPACK status always shows the game mode you picked — so it can change when you pick a different mode.

If a server isn't supported, starting it with active packs shows "Server Not Supported" ("This server is not supported for texture packs.") — tap "Continue without packs" to play without them.

If preparing the packs fails, a warning says "The server has not started yet. Continue starts it without texture packs; Stop cancels the start." Tap Continue without packs to start without them, or Stop to cancel. Other messages you may see: "Too Many Packs", "Invalid Pack" (the file is not a valid Minecraft Bedrock Edition pack), "Pack Too Large", "Import Failed", "Upload Failed" and "Too Many Devices" (your subscription is used on too many devices). What each one means: App messages.

Why are some servers not supported?

BedrockConnect uses automated systems to check and fetch server packs. Some servers block this with anti-bot protection, which prevents us from connecting. Other servers simply don't have a server pack at all. There's nothing we can do about either case — it's up to the server operator.

If you're a server owner, check our Server Owner Guide to learn how to make your server compatible.