To begin, ensure that the Minecraft Launcher is installed and functioning correctly without any errors. Follow these steps to update the game:

1. Open the Minecraft Launcher.
2. Navigate to the installations tab.
3. If needed, enable snapshots and experimental builds to potentially access early releases or pre-releases.
4. Within the installations tab, search for “1.21.9 – The Copper Age” or a similar search term.
5. Create or select an installation using version 1.21.9 if the official release is available.
6. Once installed, select ‘Play’ to launch Minecraft with the updated version.
7. If you have an existing world, consider backing it up before launching, as updates can sometimes alter world data.

To begin, ensure your Minecraft Launcher is correctly installed and functioning without errors. Follow these straightforward steps to update your game:

Step 1: Launch the Minecraft Launcher.
Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Installations’ tab.
Step 3: If necessary, enable ‘Snapshots’ and ‘Experimental Builds’ to access early or pre-release versions.
Step 4: In the ‘Installations’ tab, search for ‘1.21.9 – The Copper Age’ or a similar relevant term.
Step 5: Create or select an installation that corresponds to version 1.21.9, provided the official release is available.
Step 6: After installation, click ‘Play’ to launch Minecraft with the updated version.
Step 7: Before launching, back up your existing world, as updates can sometimes modify world data.

You can acquire Minecraft 1.21.9 through the official release or by utilizing snapshots and pre-releases. Select the method that aligns with your preferences.

Official Release Method:
– Once Mojang officially releases 1.21.9 as a stable version, it will appear in the launcher’s list of available versions without requiring snapshots.
– From the version dropdown, choose ‘1.21.9 – The Copper Age’ to start.
– All necessary files will automatically download, and the game will update to the new version.

Snapshot/Pre-Release Method:
– Mojang typically provides snapshots or pre-releases (testing versions) before the official launch, allowing players to test new features early.
– In the ‘Installations’ tab, enable snapshots or pre-releases.
– From the list, select a snapshot of 1.21.9 or the latest pre-release.
– Since snapshots can potentially corrupt saves, back up existing worlds beforehand.
– Now, you can play using the snapshot version.
– If you decide to switch, it will safely replace your snapshot version.

This feature offers numerous applications, enabling users to share expressions, congratulations, and emotions through short video snippets sent directly to others. The feature is designed to be as user-friendly as the voice note function, which is already familiar to most WhatsApp users.

Translation features include on-the-fly translation in Phone calls, FaceTime (untested), and Messages for iPhone 15 Pro or later. AirPods Pro 3 support live translation, with other models to follow. Supported languages include English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish (calls/FaceTime), and Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean (Messages). The system translates unfiltered language.

Additional features include call screening, Hold Assist, Messages app enhancements (group polls, Apple Cash, typing indicators, and spam filtering), Photos app updates (Library/Collections tabs, event info, spatial photos), new apps (Preview, Games), and enhancements to existing apps like Music (translations, favorites), Reminders (auto-create reminders), Maps (visited places, preferred routes), CarPlay (widgets, notifications), and AirPods (new control features).

### Call Screen Design

Google recently introduced the Material 3 Expressive Redesign with Android 16. Due to this update, the new dialer look has become active. This change happened through a server-side update, meaning you didn’t have to download a large update for it. The call interface of the phone changed on many users’ phones without any notification, which caused them to be upset.

### How to get the old call screen?

If you don’t like the new call screen design, you can easily get the old interface back by following the steps below. You won’t have to do much for this. You just need to go to the Settings of your phone. Select the Apps or See all apps option. After this, click on the Phone/Dialer app option from the list.

Click on the three-dot menu visible on the top right side. Here you will see the Uninstall updates option. Click on it. After doing this, your phone will be set to the factory version of the Google Phone app. After which the old call screen will start appearing again.

### Keep these things in mind

This process may delete your call history or some custom settings. Therefore, make sure to take a backup first. To prevent the new look from updating again, disable Auto-Update in the Google Play Store. Whenever you want to update something new, keep doing it from the Google Play Store from time to time.