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Who this is for: Minecraft Bedrock players experiencing crashes, freezes, or connection issues who need to restart the game properly.
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Quick Restart Methods by Platform
The fastest way to restart Minecraft Bedrock depends on your device. On mobile devices, simply close the app completely by swiping it away from your recent apps menu, then reopen it. For Windows 10/11, press Alt+F4 or click the X button to close the game, then launch it again from your Start menu or desktop shortcut.
Console players can restart by pressing the home button, highlighting Minecraft, pressing the menu button, and selecting “Quit” or “Close game.” PlayStation users can also hold the PS button and close the application from the quick menu.
Force Closing When the Game Freezes
Sometimes Minecraft Bedrock becomes unresponsive and won’t close normally. On Windows, open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), find “Minecraft” in the processes list, and click “End task.” Mobile users should force-stop the app through their device’s app settings if swiping away doesn’t work.
For Xbox consoles, hold the Xbox button for 10 seconds to perform a full console restart if the game is completely frozen. This method also clears temporary files that might be causing issues.
Clearing Cache During Restart
When restarting to fix performance issues, clearing the game’s cache can help. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Minecraft > Storage > Clear Cache. iOS users need to delete and reinstall the app since iOS doesn’t allow manual cache clearing.
Windows 10/11 players can clear cache by navigating to %localappdata%\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang and deleting the “minecraftpe” folder (backup your worlds first!).
Network-Related Restarts
Connection problems often require restarting both the game and your network connection. Close Minecraft completely, restart your router by unplugging it for 30 seconds, then reconnect your device to WiFi before relaunching the game.
For persistent multiplayer issues, try switching between WiFi and mobile data (on mobile devices) or using a wired connection instead of wireless to test if the problem is network-related.
Whether you’re troubleshooting crashes or just want a fresh start, these restart methods should get you back to building and exploring in no time – and if you’re looking for more gaming variety, you might enjoy exploring other creative adventures too.
TL;DR
Restart Minecraft Bedrock by completely closing the app and reopening it. Use Task Manager on Windows or force-close on mobile if the game freezes.
