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1.26 Update – UI Scaling Issue on Amazon Fire HD (Android)

Following the 1.26 update, the UI on Amazon Kids Fire HD tablets has become extremely small, making the game effectively unplayable for children.

This occurred without any change to settings. The interface scale appears capped at the maximum available level, yet remains too small to use. The previous lower scale option (Scale 1) has disappeared, and there is no way to revert.

There are now numerous reports of the same issue across Fire HD devices, which suggests this is not isolated to a single configuration.

Given Minecraft’s scale and the size of its mobile player base, it is surprising that this update was not validated across common Android tablet environments—particularly Amazon Fire devices, which are widely used by children.

Could the team confirm:

  • Was the UI scaling system changed in 1.26?

  • Was Fire OS explicitly tested prior to release?

  • Is there an immediate workaround?

  • When can we expect a patch?

This update has rendered the game inaccessible for younger players on these devices.

Appreciate acknowledgement and clarity on next steps.

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    I want to share feedback about the new GUI in version 26.0. On mobile devices like phones and tablets, the new interface does not work well. The icons are much smaller than before, and this makes the game harder to play, especially during survival mode and fast actions.

    On touch screens, smaller icons cause a lot of misclicks, and it feels uncomfortable compared to the previous versions. For tablet players in particular, the screen is big enough, but the UI does not scale properly to fit it. This affects gameplay and enjoyment for many mobile users.

    I have also seen many players say the same thing:

    The GUI is too small for touch controls

    UI scaling options are limited or not effective

    Playing for a long time causes eye strain

    Mobile players feel the update was designed more for PC than for touch devices

    We really love Minecraft and appreciate the updates, but we hope you can improve the mobile GUI by adding better UI scaling, larger icons, or an option to switch back to the old interface.

    Thank you for listening to the community and for continuing to support mobile players.

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    I have the same problem on our Amazon Kindle Fire 10 HD Pro. After the update, all interface items became very small. We hope the developers can fix this issue as soon as possible. Thank you!