Minecraft 26.40.22 (1.26.40.22) APK

Download Minecraft 26.40.22 / 1.26.40.22 APK for Android free with working Xbox Live — a Beta build that reworks the Sulfur Cube, fixes Vibrant Visuals underwater, and smooths multiplayer downloads on low-storage phones.

Minecraft 26.40.22: what it is and why it matters

This is the newest Beta in the 26.x cycle for Bedrock Edition on Android. Instead of new content, Mojang reworked the Sulfur Cube and cleaned up graphics, items and Realms, so the Minecraft PE branch feels steadier on mobile. The ~990 MB build installs from Google Play or as a direct APK.

Main changes in this build

• The Sulfur Cube is no longer hostile — no blocking sleep, no Monster Hunter, not attacked by conduits — and now spawns on the surface at any light level.
• Vibrant Visuals fixes: clouds, sun, moon and stars render underwater, and PBR mobs no longer look corrupted.
• Thrown Eggs stop launching targets into the air, and Shulker Boxes play their pickup animation again.
• A new accessibility slider controls screen distortion from nausea and Nether portals.

Stability and mobile performance

The main mobile fix is multiplayer: on low storage, packs download one at a time and old ones are cleared, so joining worlds no longer fails on a full phone. A rare dimension-change crash was also patched.

Device compatibility, Xbox Live and Realms

MCPE 26.40.22 runs on modern Android phones and tablets with room for the ~990 MB download. Xbox Live and Realms work as normal, and the update also fixes Realms tips and profanity checks.

Is this build worth installing

If you use the Sulfur Cube, Vibrant Visuals, or kept failing to join multiplayer, this build is a step up. Minecraft Bedrock 26.40.22 / 1.26.40.22 Download mainly suits Android players who want the newest fixes before a stable release.

Safety, sources and your responsibility

Treat any APK with care. Before installing, confirm the package is com.mojang.minecraftpe, the size is close to 990 MB, and the version matches an official Bedrock build. You stay responsible for what you install.

For other builds in this line, see the minecraft 26 download collection.

Source: official 26.40.22 changelog