Aerix Launcher

# Aerix Launcher — Minecraft: Java Edition on Android

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Aerix Launcher is a lightweight, open-source, private-by-design Minecraft: Java Edition launcher for Android. Developed independently, it is designed from the ground up to deliver optimal framerates and a console-like mobile experience—even on standard and lower-end hardware.

> ⚠️ **Project Status & Reboot Notice:** > The original codebase of Aerix Launcher was completely discontinued and deleted due to internal architectural issues. This repository represents the entirely fresh, rebuilt-from-scratch codebase (**v1.1.2+**). Any historical download links or third-party storefront pages referencing old, broken package builds are outdated. This is the **only official source** for the project.

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## 📸 Official Project Site Visit the official documentation, read the detailed FAQ, and check out actual mobile gameplay screenshots on our web page: 👉 **[entitybrian69-bit.github.io/Aerix-launcher](https://github.io)**

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## 🧩 Key Features

* **Built-in Content Browser (Discover Screen):** Bypasses Android's locked-down scoped storage. Browse and natively download mods, modpacks, shaders, and resource packs directly inside the client using smart search filters. * **Auto-Smart Pick Render Stack:** Avoid configuration trial-and-error. Aerix profiles your device and automatically pairs each version with its ideal engine—including MobileGlues for 1.17+, localized VGPU drivers for 1.16.5 and older, VirGL, and Vulkan Zink setups. * **Zero Telemetry / Strict Privacy:** Built purely local. There are absolutely no embedded third-party ad networks, background trackers, AI scrapers, or data collection tools. * **Flexible Footprint (`noruntime` support):** Offers a standard standalone package alongside an ultra-lightweight `Aerix-Launcher-noruntime.apk` variant that streams the required Java runtime environment strictly on demand to preserve phone storage. * **Streamlined UI Workspace:** One-touch access gets you from opening the app to launching your most recently played worlds. Features offline skin/cape customization and direct Microsoft authentication layers.

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## 📥 Getting Started

### System Requirements * **OS:** Android 8.0 or higher. * **Memory:** 4 GB RAM minimum recommended for smooth rendering.

### Installation 1. Download the latest release `.apk` directly from this repository or the official site. 2. Ensure "Allow installation from unknown sources" is enabled in your Android system browser/file manager settings. 3. Open the app, set up your offline or official Microsoft profile, select your game version, and hit **Play**.

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## 👥 Community & Feedback Join the official Discord server to connect with other players, get installation troubleshooting assistance, report bugs, and vote on what features should land next: 👉 **[discord.gg/RS7q9KaCm6](https://discord.gg)**

--- *Licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0). Created, written, and tested on real devices by entitybrian.*