If you’re playing Minecraft on mobile (Bedrock/PE version) and want to find ores like diamonds, iron, or netherite faster, using an X-Ray texture pack is one of the easiest ways to do it. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to download, install, and use X-Ray on Minecraft Mobile (both iOS and Android).
Let’s get started.
🧱 What is X-Ray in Minecraft?
X-Ray is a modified resource pack or shader that changes how blocks appear in the game. It makes most blocks invisible so that you can see valuable resources like:
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Diamonds
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Iron
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Coal
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Gold
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Ancient Debris (in the Nether)
While this is super useful in single-player or creative worlds, keep in mind:
🚫 X-Ray is not allowed on online multiplayer servers and using it there may get you banned.
📱 Using Minecraft Mobile (Bedrock Edition)
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) is now part of Minecraft Bedrock Edition and works on both Android and iOS. The method in this guide works for:
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Android phones & tablets
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iPhones & iPads
No mods or third-party apps are required. You’ll just need to install a resource pack (.mcpack file).
✅ How to Install X-Ray on Minecraft Mobile
🔹 Step 1: Close Minecraft
Before installing anything, make sure you fully close the game.
🔹 Step 2: Download the X-Ray Texture Pack
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Open your mobile web browser
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Search for:
“Better X-Ray Minecraft Bedrock site:nonminecraft.net” -
Tap the relevant result from
nonminecraft.net
or another reliable Bedrock content site -
Choose whether you want the X-Ray with outline or without (recommended: no outline for clarity)
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Tap Download from Server 2 (or any active download link)
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Press “Click Here to Download” when prompted
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Confirm the download when your browser asks
📝 File will be in
.mcpack
format
📁 How to Install the X-Ray Pack on Mobile
🔸 For iOS Users:
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Open the Files app
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Tap Browse > On My iPhone > Downloads
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Find the
.mcpack
file -
Tap and hold on the file, then tap Share
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Choose Minecraft from the share menu
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Minecraft will launch and import the resource pack
🔸 For Android Users:
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Use your file manager app
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Go to Downloads
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Tap the
.mcpack
file -
Select Minecraft to open it
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The pack will automatically import into Minecraft
🛠️ Enable X-Ray in Your Minecraft World
Once the pack is imported:
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Launch Minecraft
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Go to Create New World or Edit an existing one
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Scroll to the Resource Packs section
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Under Available Packs, find the X-Ray pack
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Tap Activate
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Click Play to start the game with X-Ray enabled
🔧 Best Settings for X-Ray to Work
To make X-Ray effective and clear, change these settings:
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Open Settings in Minecraft
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Go to Video Settings
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Turn Smooth Lighting = OFF
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Optionally: Use a Night Vision potion for even better visibility underground
🧨 Start Mining with X-Ray
Now when you dig underground:
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Most blocks will be transparent
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You’ll clearly see ore veins, caves, and spawners
You can mine directly toward the resources you want without wasting time!
⚠️ Important Notes
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❗ Do not use this on multiplayer servers – it’s considered cheating
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✔️ This method is 100% safe for creative or survival single-player
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🔄 If the pack doesn’t load, restart Minecraft and try importing again