Boardwalk

Boardwalk Free App

Rated 3.61/5 (41,446) —  Free Android application by Zhuowei Zhang

About Boardwalk

Boardwalk is a Minecraft PC launcher for Android that allows you to run the PC version of Minecraft on your device.

This is currently very experimental, and will run very slowly, with framerates of 5 FPS being normal.

System requirements:

Android 4.0 or above
Dual-core processor or better

For better performance, switch to Peaceful mode and play on superflat maps.

If you encounter any problems, please create an issue at https://github.com/zhuowei/Boardwalk .

How to Download / Install

Download and install Boardwalk version 1.2 on your Android device!
Downloaded 1,000,000+ times, content rating: Not rated
Android package: net.zhuoweizhang.boardwalk, download Boardwalk.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
Add experimental support for Minecraft 1.9
Add support for Android 6.0 (Multiplayer is not supported)
Version update Boardwalk was updated to version 1.2
More downloads  Boardwalk reached 1 000 000 - 5 000 000 downloads
More downloads  Boardwalk reached 500 000 - 1 000 000 downloads
Version update Boardwalk was updated to version 1.1

What are users saying about Boardwalk

X70%
by X####:

Runs decently, but my phone and tablet can only run v1.8.x due to OpenGL 2.0 support. If they could somehow fix this and add multiplayer, this app would be perfect. Also, mods would be cool. Optifine would be a welcomed addition.

N70%
by N####:

I LOVE THIS APP but can you fix the problem where the game goes black after an entity plays the HURT animation? Also PLS add multiplayer. Minecraft won't download! It expects a certain amount of bytes but gets too much and crashes! Pls fix. ALSO PLS ADD BACK MULTIPLAYER!!!

N70%
by N####:

I'm a [Administrator/OP] Of Mojang do u have access/Perms to do this? Respond within 1 year or we will erase this app & your minecraft accessibility to minecraft FOREVER! Love, [Mojang Administrator/OP] Jadon Mitchell & Mojang! & This is a bad APP WE WILL ERASE IT LATER UNLESS ALL OF IT WORKS

Q70%
by Q####:

When I make world on Normal type crashes. Galaxy Trend Plus EDIT:I tried this on a Lenovo Vibe C and it worked well. Thanks :)

W70%
by W####:

This app is amazing on high end devices, some high ends won't be able to get to their full capacity with their dvfs lock but they still play very well. The only complaints I have is that the jump button is very misplaced, there should be an option to put the jump button on the right while keeping the d-pad the way it is. Another complaint is the resolution is broken on the s6 when using a older version , it is very easy to fix using game tuner though so it is just a minor nitpick, Keep up the progress!

V70%
by V####:

Worked once in my s4, i tried 1.5.2 because that worked on the s4 it loaded, then crashed . 1.7.10 worked until i clicked generate new world. 1.8 actually started generating the world before crashing, i loaded it and found the save was there, i tried loading it it almost finished then crashed. 1.9 WORKS untill you touch the screen after seeing the world. So close! It even loads your skin. 1.10 is the same story, loads the world, then crashes in a few seconds. UPDATE : Now its completely useless. It almost NEVER loads, and when it does an ad pops up and crashes it. This once good app is now useless. :(

V70%
by V####:

Crashing when I do 1 thing. Did you even TEST THIS GAME?!?!? CUZ WE CANT PLAY IT CUZ IT CRASHED WHEN U DO WUN THING!!!!!!!

N70%
by N####:

Doesn't work on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2012 Edition. I wish it did. Even if it did, you can't play cracked minecraft with mods. :( 3 stars for effort and idea. UPDATE: Ooh! Smooth on Moto X Pure, however it's 1/4 screen. Gotta fix them scaling issues!... This is why I won't be going to 4K yet, meaning as of now my Moto X Pure will be my only 4K device.

N70%
by N####:

Amazing app! Waiting for them to add multiplayer support for Android 6.0 but it's great, only laggy because it is the PC version, requiring good hardware (4gb ram or more?) (good processor). This allows you to play with your friends who use computers which is exactly what I downloaded this app for but it isn't supported for my version of Android yet. Hopefully it gets compatibility before the cross play update!

N70%
by N####:

Ok Im having issues with the screen being in the bottom left corner... and Is there any way to move the screen somehow? I mean... It does work :) but it is just where the screen is placed. I am using Samsung S5 Active by the way. If you can reply to this I'd be happy. Thank you! Keep up the good work... until then I will just try and keep playing like this.

U70%
by U####:

I love the idea, and the way it preforms is amazing, but the adds ruin it. I know that you have to make money, but can you please find a better time to display adds. When I start up the game, It's fine but when I open a world, it displays an add, which crashes the game. Then I need to start up boardwalk, load the game, and open up the world, only to be stopped by an add, making me need to restart the process. Over and Over. It never stops. When you fix this then I will give it five stars.

N70%
by N####:

I have waited ten minutes for the load and it still would not work, which is extremely disappointing as my computer is being fixed. As for the demo, well it is OK but will also take a long amount of time which wasted lots of my battery and time. I hope the next update comes so I can put a 5-star.

N70%
by N####:

This app is a great idea in theory, in practice not so much... BUT it is experimental and says it will run 5fps. This is low but it is great progress to getting minecraft pc on mobile since mobile java isn't able to run minecraft. I'm not disapointed. Also in regards to people saying it doesn't work they obviosly missed the apps description.

Q70%
by Q####:

Is anyone else having a problem with the sound? It doesn't seem to work for me. Also, the screen is in the bottom left corner, please fix. You should also put the jump button on the opposite side of the screen, just like pocket edition did. I am using a Samsung Galaxy s6 with Android 6.0.1.

T70%
by T####:

Great job making this app. Does what it says, don't listen to all of the bad reviews. The reason it might not work on your device is because it is not powerful enough. Anyways Android devices were never intended to play full PC games. If you do have a better device like the Nvidia shield k1 it might run better.

N70%
by N####:

So, I am using a S4 for the App, totally up to date, and the app works great for singleplayer. The only problem is on multiplayer, when you try to type it messes up and replicates the letters like ten times so I can't play on multiplayer. Otherwise a great app! Thanks

F70%
by F####:

I am sure it is just because I have a Galaxy S7, but at idle I run at 35 FPS. When walking I will usually run around a smooth 22 FPS and very rarely will it go down to 15 FPS if I am loading about 15 chunks at the same time. This is useful because I am a Redstone expert and Redstone can tend to take a lot of power out of a device. Update: The main reason I got this is because I wanted to play PC Realms on my phone if I am on the go. However, Multi-player support is going to slow to keep up.

N70%
by N####:

Of course it would be hard to emulate Minecraft PC on mobile, so it would be normal for it to lag. Be patient, about 10 good minutes on my phone, but it DOES work. Give this man a round of applause.

H70%
by H####:

I love this app and I hate to give a bad review. I understand it is very experimental and I appreciate all the hard work the devs have put in. But unfortunately, minecraft now crashes when in-game. Cant even load a world. All the minecraft title screen menus work fine. Worked on my S6 on lollipop 5.0 but not on marshmallow 6.0

W70%
by W####:

1.9.0 not working it loads up the the world than it crashes all the time I know is u trying u best I know it must be hard to do it good luck with this game u have done a fantastic job keep it up m8

N70%
by N####:

The reason it is four stars is... Because the older versions when you click play demo it doesn't work and the app crashes! Please fix this in the next update Plz

N70%
by N####:

It makes me watch an add when I click Play Demo and after,even if I skip or not, it goes back to the home screen of boardwalk. Otherwise, Good job!

Y70%
by Y####:

If this worked, I would've give it 5 stars. It's just a waste of time, you get an error ever single try.

C70%
by C####:

Ok Im having issues with the screen being in the bottom left corner... and Is there any way to move the screen somehow? I mean... It does work :) but it is just where the screen is placed. I am using Samsung S5 Active by the way. If you can reply to this I'd be happy. Thank you! Keep up the good work... until then I will just try and keep playing like this.

C70%
by C####:

Doesn't work on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2012 Edition. I wish it did. Even if it did, you can't play cracked minecraft with mods. :( 3 stars for effort and idea. UPDATE: Ooh! Smooth on Moto X Pure, however it's 1/4 screen.

C70%
by C####:

Great job dev! I am very sorry for all the sucky reviews, for everyone who says to fix the lag, it isn't very possible, your phone, or tablet, isn't powerful enough to run Minecraft, OK? Your device might have over a gigabyte of RAM, Fancy looking HD graphics, and a good score on a benchmark app, But, that score is a comparison to worse devices! A computer has a much better GPU, a better CPU, And more RAM! If you want to play Minecraft, buy a PC! It's just a little more than a good smartphone! And you can do more on it! Don't blame the dev for your phone not being the world's smallest gaming PC! Btw, in the latest version of fireos, the dexer returns error 6, could you try to release a patch?

C70%
by C####:

The login gives an error message when you try and login but demo launches after a LONG time. This is however a great project that I would love to see working one day and will change the rating for it if it does.

D70%
by D####:

Great app and brilliant concept but he doesn't work on my Hudl 2 which is a shame as I think this app could be a brilliant future for Minecraft and you have done a fantastic job on this!! Please make compatible and not throw dex errors on Hudl's And I'll Rate 5!!??!

C70%
by C####:

I have waited ten minutes for the load and it still would not work, which is extremely disappointing as my computer is being fixed. As for the demo, well it is OK but will also take a long amount of time which wasted lots of my battery and time. I hope the next update comes so I can put a 5-star.

T70%
by T####:

I am a mcpe and mc tester also side creator, we were asking that do you have permission to make mcpc for android. Please respond within 24 hours. Thank you

L70%
by L####:

I knew this would be a good app last time I was here it only had 10,000 downloads now it's over 1 million! Haha oh man you are on the market now. But it does come with costs. Because people are downloading you app more it may cause your app to be taken down. It may not be the the minecraft people want but I know you are working hard. But the people at Microsoft may say otherwise, but thay might let it slide if thay never find out. But till you get over 3 or 4 million I don't think thay will find out.

Y70%
by Y####:

I love this app and I hate to give a bad review. I understand it is very experimental and I appreciate all the hard work the devs have put in. But unfortunately, minecraft now crashes when in-game. Cant even load a world. All the minecraft title screen menus work fine. Worked on my S6 on lollipop 5.0 but not on marshmallow 6.0

T70%
by T####:

1.9.0 not working it loads up the the world than it crashes all the time I know is u trying u best I know it must be hard to do it good luck with this game u have done a fantastic job keep it up m8

Z70%
by Z####:

I can tell you have put a lot of effort in this app. For the crashing in the background try something like this: @Override public void onPause() { //pause minecraft game } I think that might do it

C70%
by C####:

It was so slow I couldn't play the game also I can't run minecraft 1.7.10 the only version I play. It is also soo laggy it crashes every 2 minutes! I can't play it! I run at 1 fps on a brilliant tablet

C70%
by C####:

Is there a way top get me an older version that worked? Toys doesn't sorrel in my galaxy tab 4.

C70%
by C####:

I only hope you can find more people to help you work on this. :) I have one issue though; on my nvidia shield tablet 6.0.. It crashes soon after loading in the world. I can move around for about 1 - 3 seconds. Hope this helps :)

C70%
by C####:

It makes me watch an add when I click Play Demo and after,even if I skip or not, it goes back to the home screen of boardwalk. Otherwise, Good job!

W70%
by W####:

This is a really cool project. You should continue working on it, just fix a few small problems. Ads are okay, they just play at all the wrong times, which causes the game to crash. You should add an Escape key, and when I try to name or rename a world it turns into AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. And of court, it crashes a lot, but over all, it's amazing that you made this. Keep up the good work!

C70%
by C####:

Well here's my problem. I know this works but the latest update must have messed up. So I can't play. Also the people from mojang that say you don't have rights for this app although it could be true but guess what he is showing your game off the real one not the crap pe version and they made a version so more people on the android and it's side will get your game because either way they still have to buy your game and either way you get people to play. So if you don't have a problem with making them pay the 26 dollars to play on a computer, they can play on the tablet. Thanks for listening to me. I <3 you mojang but seriously back off.


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