Version Management
LeviLauncher treats each installed setup as a version you can manage independently. In the app, installed versions are called instances and are listed on the Instances page.
What you can do
- install Minecraft Release or Preview builds
- give versions recognizable names
- launch a selected version quickly
- remove versions you no longer need
- open version-specific settings
- create a desktop shortcut for a version
- import official Minecraft APKs and run them inside the launcher, without installing each version on the system
- keep multiple versions and their data separated
- choose the version the launch screen starts
Minecraft Release vs Preview Windows
| Type | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Release | Stable daily play | Recommended for most players |
| Preview | Testing upcoming changes | May break worlds, packs, or mods more often |
Isolation explained
Isolation is available for GDK versions and for UWP x64 versions 1.19.70.2 or later. When isolation is enabled, LeviLauncher stores the managed game data inside that version's own workspace rather than letting everything share the same default data location.
Isolation is useful when you want:
- different content sets for different versions
- safer testing for mods or Minecraft Preview builds
- less risk of one setup affecting another
Enable version isolation for an imported version when its worlds, packs and settings should stay separate from the installed Google Play version. Imported versions often need isolation to launch.
Common version tasks Windows
Install a new version
Use the Download page, then return to Launch after installation finishes.
Rename a version
Use Instances or Instance Settings to give the setup a name that reflects its purpose, such as Release Survival or Preview Test.
Delete a version
Remove versions you no longer need, especially Minecraft Preview test installs that are no longer relevant.
Be careful before deleting
Deleting a version can remove the managed environment for that setup. Back up important worlds first.
Create a desktop shortcut
Use Create Desktop Shortcut in the menu next to the Launch button to create a shortcut for a specific version so you can launch it directly.
Recommended version strategy Windows
- one isolated Minecraft Release version for normal play
- one isolated Minecraft Preview version only when needed
- one temporary test version for mods or troubleshooting