Here’s how to download a Minecraft map and install it.

Downloading and installing Minecraft maps varies byplatform.

Download a custom map andextractthe file contents using an appropriate program for your operating system.

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Most map downloads are in aRARorZIPfile, and you could extract these files using the OS’s default app.

Copythe extracted folder from its current location.

Paste the previously extracted contents into thesavesfolder.

Open Minecraft and selectPlay.

A list of available worlds displays, including the custom map that you downloaded and copied to yoursavesfolder.

Choose the new map and selectPlay Selected World.

Locate the custom map that you wish to download and install.

TapDownload, or the related button that accompanies the map’s details on the download site.

Minecraft should launch automatically at this point.

A list of available worlds displays, including the recently installed map.

Select its name to begin gameplay.

Also, these maps may not always work as expected.

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Locate the custom map that you wish to download and install.

SelectDownloador the button accompanying the map’s details on the download site.

The iOS Share Sheet appears on the bottom half of the screen.

A message appears, confirming that you have imported the compressed map file into the Documents app.

A list of documents displays, each accompanied by a thumbnail image and filename.

choose the newly-extracted folder, which should have the same name as the compressed file.

A list of subfolders is visible.

SelectEdit, located in the upper-right corner of the screen.

You must notmiss any.

SelectMore, located in the lower-right corner of the screen.

When the pop-out menu appears, selectZip.

Remove the check marks from all selected files and folders by tapping each once.

Next, place a check mark next to the newly-createdArchivefile.

Select theRenamebutton located at the bottom of the screen.

Modify the filename so that it contains a.mcworldextension.

Once complete, tapDone.

A message asks if you’re sure about changing the file extension.

Select theDonebutton located in the upper-right corner.

Ellipses replace the check marks accompanying each file.

Select your renamed file to open it.

An issue notification appears, stating that Documents cannot kick off the file.

The iOS Share Sheet appears again.

Minecraft opens automatically at this point.

A list of available worlds displays, including the recently installed map.

Select its name to begin gameplay.

Locate the custom map that you wish to download and install.

Select theDownloadbutton or whichever button accompanies the map’s details on the download site.

Return to the Android home screen and selectApps.

When the list of apps appears, selectES File Explorer.

Navigate to yourDownloadfolder and grab the.mcworldfile you downloaded.

Your downloaded files display.

opt for file associated with your custom map.

A dialog appears that lists one or more apps that can open this file.

Minecraft launches automatically at this point.

Also, these maps may not work as expected.

If you want to try this method, drop in the ES File Explorer app on your Android unit.

initiate the Minecraft app.

When the welcome screen appears, tapSettings.

Go to the left menu pane, locate theGeneralsection, then selectProfile.

Select theFile Storage Locationdrop-down menu and selectExternalif it isn’t selected.

Return to the Android home screen and open a web web app.

Locate the custom map that you wish to download and install.

Select theDownloadbutton or the related button that accompanies the map’s details on the download site.

Once the download is complete, return to the Android home screen and selectApps.

When the drop-down menu appears, selectDownload.

A list of downloaded files appears, including the RAR or ZIP file containing your custom map.

Press and hold the compressed file so that a green and white check mark appears.

An icon-driven menu appears toward the bottom of the screen.

opt for menu button again, then selectHome.

go for the icon for your machine’s storage, typically found near the top of the screen.

A list of visible folders becomes visible, located in the/storage/emulated/0path.

Next, select thecom.mojangsubfolder.

A group of files and folders used by the Minecraft app display.

SelectPaste, located in the lower-left corner of the screen.

The RAR or ZIP file containing your custom map is visible in this new location.

Select and hold the file so that a green and white check mark appears.

Select theMoreoption, located in the lower-right corner.

When the pop-out menu appears, selectExtract to.

TheExtract selected files todialog box displays and contains three options.

After a brief decompression process, a new folder appears with the name of your downloaded custom map.

At this point, exit ES File Explorer and initiate the Minecraft app.

When the intro screen appears, selectPlay.

A list of available worlds displays containing your new custom map as one of the playable options.

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