Each revision of Java 7 or Java 8 is stored in its own directory so check the path in Finder to make sure you have the correct directory. Under Advanced Settings, click the Executable checkbox, and enter the path to the java binary of the version of Java you wish to use. Once the launcher is running, click Edit Profile Follow the instructions you were given when you tried to run the launcher. You will also need to install Java 6 to use the launcher. The Minecraft Launcher itself will still require Java 6 on Mac, but Minecraft itself will launch with the version that you specify in the launcher.įirst of all, you need to install the Java 8 JDK. If you can't get this to work please let me know how far you got.Īnother way to use a newer version of Java with Minecraft for Mac (scroll down for updates)īug report for Minecraft not recognising the current Java version:Īnother way to update the Minecraft app for Java 7Įver since the new Minecraft launcher was released back at version 1.6, it is no longer necessary to mess around with application bundles or command line trickery to change the version of Java you wish to use.

(I don't have Java 8 so let me know if the paths are not correct) Then follow these instructions here to update the minecraft java version and architecture. Maybe not even then if they still haven't updated it for version 7 which is more than a year old.įirst make sure you have the latest Minecraft launcher: download here: I wouldn't expect Minecraft to be updated for the new operating system until it is released. Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite is still Beta software as of July 2014.

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