How to download Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.20.23 beta and preview

Mojang Studios recently released Minecraft Bedrock beta and preview version 1.21.20.23. This is one of many beta versions that aim to fix bugs before the developers release the 1.21.20 incremental update. The Swedish game company has constantly worked in the sandbox, fixing as many issues as possible. Hence, they quickly release beta and preview versions for Bedrock Edition, and snapshots for Java Edition.

Here is a short guide for downloading the latest Minecraft Bedrock beta and preview 1.21.20.23 version on all available platforms.

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Download the guide for Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.20.23 beta and preview

Windows 10 and up

Download the latest beta and preview for Windows through the official launcher (Image via Mojang Studios)

In their previous patch notes post for the 1.21.20.21 beta and preview version, Mojang Studios mentioned that the latest version was delayed on Windows 10 and up. The latest 1.21.20.23 beta and preview version, however, is available on all platforms now and can be downloaded instantly.

Here is the guide to download the latest beta and preview when it drops:

1. Open Minecraft's official launcher
2. Head to Bedrock Edition from the left tab
3. Select 'Latest Preview' from the drop-down menu on the left
4. Hit play and let the launcher download the latest preview available at that moment

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Android & iOS

Get into beta programs to download the game's beta and preview versions (Images via Google and Apple)

If you enjoy the game on your mobile phone, you can also test the latest beta and preview versions. Bedrock 1.21.20.23 is available for both Android and iOS smartphones.

Here is a guide to get the latest beta and preview version on Android:

1. Start the Google Play Store app
2. Search for the game's product page
3. Scroll down to find a button to join its beta program
4. The beta app will automatically replace your normal Minecraft
5. Open the game and check whether the latest 1.21.20.23 is installed

Here is the guide to getting the latest beta and preview on iOS:

1. Head to the TestFlight sign-up page for the game
2. Join the beta program if any spot is available
3. If any spot is not available, you can check back on the 1st of each month
4. After getting into the beta program, download the latest 1.21.20.23 version

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Xbox & PlayStation

Beta and Preview versions on Xbox and PlayStation (Images via Sony and Microsoft)

You can even download the latest 1.21.20.23 beta and preview version on gaming consoles like Xbox and PlayStation.

Here is a guide to get the latest beta and preview version on PlayStation:

1. Start the game
2. Head into the settings
3. Find the Preview tab at the bottom of the sidebar
4. Click on 'Get PlayStation 4 Preview' or ' Get PlayStation 5 Preview'
5. Select Download

Coming to Xbox, here is the guide to get the latest beta and preview version:

1. Search either the Store or Game Pass library for Minecraft Preview.
2. Select Install.

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Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.20.23 fixes loads of bugs like issues with Apple pencil, light_block_0 block sound issues, leashed boat glitches, etc. You can read the entire patch notes for 1.21.20.23 here.