Why do I have to buy Minecraft again Apple?

If you own Minecraft's Java Edition, then you don't need to rebuy it for Mac. If you own any Bedrock edition, including the Windows 10 edition, or versions for mobile platforms or consoles, you'll have to "rebuy" Minecraft; legally Java Edition is a separate game.
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Why do I have to buy Minecraft again on my iPhone?

Yes, you need to repurchase Minecraft Bedrock Edition if you want to play it on your desktop PC. The Minecraft Bedrock Edition for iPhone and the Minecraft Bedrock Edition for PC are two separate products, and they are not cross-buy. This means that you need to purchase each version of the game separately.
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Why is Minecraft forcing me to buy it again?

1: You bought Minecraft on a different account than the one that you tried to log in with. 2: You tried to use a different edition of Minecraft than the one that you bought. If every thing is exactly the same as when you last used Minecraft, you might have to rebuy the game.
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Why do I have to pay for Minecraft again after deleting it?

No, absolutely you do not need to buy the game again. Download the launcher from this link: https://launcher.mojang.com/download/MinecraftI... Ensure you sign in using the same account you purchased.
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Do I have to buy Minecraft again for Mac if I have it on IPAD?

The iPad and Mac versions of Minecraft are completely different so you will need to purchase it again through the official Minecraft website.
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The "Failure" of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition

Do you have to rebuy Minecraft for every device?

Your Minecraft Legends marketplace purchases will transfer over to other devices. However, please understand that you must buy Minecraft Legends on another platform to play it. Purchasing the game on one platform does not mean you own it on another platform.
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Do I have to buy Minecraft again for each device?

No you don't. You can simply download the launcher again from the Microsoft Store (if you got it from there), or minecraft.net/download.
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How do I redownload Minecraft without paying again?

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition for Windows

Using your Microsoft account, sign into the Microsoft Store on your PC. Click the three dots in the Microsoft Store next to your profile picture. Go to My Library. If you already own the game, you can download it from there.
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Will I lose my Minecraft world if I delete the app?

You don't! Minecraft worlds are saved in a separate folder on your computer. Uninstalling minecraft will not delete this folder. You can find this folder by opening minecraft, going to your resourcepacks, clicking on “Open resourcepack folder”.
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Is Minecraft a one time purchase on mobile?

Buying Minecraft

This requires a one-time purchase for the account. The account has to be compatible with the device. Example: Pocket Edition for iOS and Android; PC version for computer.
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Why can't i play Minecraft if i bought it?

Other possible issues could be: Your launcher is out of date. Update via Settings > About or re-download the Minecraft Launcher. You purchased Minecraft under a different email address, or the email address has been changed.
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Why do I still have to pay for Minecraft?

Why is Minecraft not free? Because the developers have to make money somehow. Most free games follow the “Freemium” business model. They add in game purchases that you can buy to make the game easier or better.
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Does buying Minecraft expire?

For ref: https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/44... But if you purchased it through MS Store and you are trying to download it from MS store, then, no, you do not have to buy it again. If you paid for a game it's already yours and should not expire even if you are not using it.
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How do I restore my purchases on Minecraft iOS?

You may need to follow the steps below:
  1. Make sure your app is up to date by going to the App Store and selecting Update. If updating the app isn't available, it's most likely up to date.
  2. Open the Minecraft Marketplace.
  3. Select the Store.
  4. Scroll down to purchases and select Restore Purchases.
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Do you have to pay for Minecraft on Apple?

Aside from the price of the game itself, Minecraft is free. Dozens of optional add-ons are available for purchase from the in-game store, like sets of “skins” that change a character's appearance (superheroes and monsters are popular picks) and massive prebuilt worlds with unique structures.
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Is Minecraft free on iphones?

How much does it cost to play? Aside from the price of the game itself, Minecraft is free to play.
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Why did my Minecraft world disappear?

Worlds may disappear in these conditions: The world is saved on External Storage (Settings > Profile > File Storage Location > External)
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Will deleting Minecraft delete your worlds IOS?

Your worlds are saved on the cloud, so uninstalling the game will not delete them. Just like game saves: you can delete them from the console but they will still be saved to the cloud (unless you remove them from the cloud too). If you have any question, please let me know. Give back to the Community.
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Why did all my Minecraft worlds get deleted?

One of the most common causes of lost worlds is finite storage space or low storage capacity. Minecraft game saves a considerable amount of data, and if there is not enough storage available on the device, worlds cannot be saved.
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How do I restore my purchases on Minecraft?

If you are still having trouble, try to restore your purchases. To do this, go to the Google Play Store app and tap on your profile picture in the top right corner. Then, tap on "Payments & subscriptions" and then "Restore purchases."
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Can you get Minecraft for free if you already have an account?

If you already own one version of Minecraft on a Microsoft Secured Account (MSA), then you're entitled to the other version for free!
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How do I get my Minecraft game back?

Type "%appdata%" then press OK. Go into your . minecraft folder, then your saves folder, then (if you remember the name of your deleted world) copypaste the world folder into the same saves folder. Go back into Minecraft and play your recovered Minecraft world.
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Can you download Minecraft on another device if you already own it?

Note: Minecraft purchases are tied to your Microsoft account and not a device. As such, you can download and install Minecraft: Java Edition on as many computers as you want. To log in, use your Microsoft account email address and password.
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Do I have to buy Minecraft for each of my kids?

Each player needs their own Minecraft account, so you'll have to pay again if you want to play with your child: one account for you, one for your child. When you see a bunch of children clustered together with tablets and phones playing Minecraft, this is likely how they are doing it.
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Can I have Minecraft on 2 devices?

You can only sign in on one device at a time but no worries, there is a workaround, on the Xbox console you can share games as well as subscriptions as long as your account is set as Home Xbox.
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