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'''BetaEvolutions''' ('''BetaEvo''' or '''BetaEVO''', [https://evolutions.johnymuffin.com https://evolutions.johnymuffin.com]) is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minecraft Minecraft] [https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Java_Edition_Beta_1.7.3 Beta 1.7.3] mod to fix sounds, skins and authentication; created by JohnyMuffin ([https://github.com/RhysB GitHub], [https://j-stats.xyz/player?u=2cfc6452-a6b4-4c49-982e-492eaa3a14ec J-Stats]).<br />
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    Beta Evolutions 1 is End of Life
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    Beta Evolutions 1 reached <b>End of Support (EOS)</b> in <b>January 2026</b> after <b>six years</b>, and has been superseded by <b>[[Beta_Evolutions_2]]</b>.<br>
    Download Beta Evolutions 2 at <b>https://evolutions.retromc.org</b>
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<b><span style="font-size: 2.1em;">BetaEvolutions</b></span><br>
A client mod (with server plugin/API) for [https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_Beta_1.7.3 Beta 1.7.3] that fixes skins, authentication, and sounds.</div>
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<div text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 1.6em;">'''Download link''': https://api.retromc.org/api/v1/evolutions/BetaEvolutions1-1.4.5.jar</span><br>
<span style="font-size: 1.4em;">'''Authentication-only version*''': https://www.retromc.org/downloads/BetaEvolutionsAuth.jar</span><br>
<span style="font-size: 1.4em;"><nowiki>*</nowiki>Auth-only version provides more mod compatibility, but it doesn't fix skins/sounds.
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<span style="font-size: 1.6em">'''Installation guide''': [[Beta_1.7.3_installation_guide#MultiMC/PrismLauncher/Other forks plus BetaEvolutions]]</span>
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'''BetaEvolutions''' ('''BetaEvo''' or '''BetaEVO''', [https://evolutions.johnymuffin.com https://evolutions.johnymuffin.com], used to redirect to this wiki page, now redirects to v2 page) is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minecraft Minecraft] [https://minecraft.wiki/w/Java_Edition_Beta_1.7.3 Beta 1.7.3] mod to fix sounds, skins and authentication; created by {{user|JohnyMuffin}}, with {{user-nonwiki|7n9}}.<br />
== Features ==
== Features ==
[[File:JohnyMuffin-Cape-Changer.jpg|right|thumb|The [https://capes.johnymuffin.com cape changer] page.]]
[[File:JohnyMuffin-Cape-Changer.jpg|right|thumb|The [https://capes.johnymuffin.com cape changer] page.]]
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* Discord RPC
* Discord RPC
* Staff-only nametag cosmetics
* Staff-only nametag cosmetics
== Installation guide ==
* FoV slider
See [https://j-stats.xyz/player?u=c71856cc-4d60-46dd-81aa-c6905d04fa5c cakedon]'s video on installing this mod:<br />
== Public test versions ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=939CdzZ_5Us https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=939CdzZ_5Us]
{{user-nonwiki|7n9}} released dev versions of BetaEvolutions on the RetroMC [[Discord server]] and more features exist in it (<code>b1.8</code> hand sway and item name above hotbar are 2 of them).<br />
== Workaround to install BetaEvolutions on Apple Silicon Macs ==
In the <code>betaevo-testing</code> channel, the thread named "''The Latest Version of BetaEVO''" contains the jar file.
Due to BetaEvolutions' Discord RPC library not having a macOS arm64 version, a workaround via an x86-64 Java runtime environment has to be used.
The workaround in [[BetaEvolutions/Apple Silicon Mac install guide]] is no longer needed, apart from M1Fix.
=== <span style="color:#FF5555">Disclaimer</span> ===
<gallery caption="Old thread location">
* This guide is written with MultiMC & its forks in mind; it also assumes you have already created a Beta 1.7.3 instance.
File:BetaEvolutions-Guide-Public-Test-1.png
* Your mileage may vary; <span style="color:#FF5555">please do not bug the volunteer staff regarding this</span>.
File:BetaEvolutions-Guide-Public-Test-2.png
** Unless [[User:Noggisoggi|Noggisoggi]] is willing to help, then in which case, you may ask him for help on the [https://discord.retromc.org discord].
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* Some basic computing knowledge, such as extracting files, moving, copying, etc. are <span style="color:#FF5555">mandatory</span>.
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* This tutorial relies on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosetta_2#Rosetta_2 Rosetta 2] translation layer; should Apple remove this in a future macOS update, this tutorial will '''not''' work.
File:BetaEvo-public-test-title.png|'''Public test''' version of BetaEvolutions.
=== Tutorial ===
File:BetaEvo-public-test-settings.png|Client settings.
# Get an x86-64 build of the JRE for macOS
File:BetaEvo-public-test-credits.png|Credits screen.
#* You can use the OpenJDK builds from either of these vendors:
File:BetaEvo-public-test-isometric-screenshot.png|Isometric screenshot.
#* '''Azul Zulu''': [https://www.azul.com/downloads/?version=java-8-lts&os=macos&architecture=x86-64-bit&package=jre#zulu https://www.azul.com/downloads/?version=java-8-lts&os=macos&architecture=x86-64-bit&package=jre#zulu] & download the zip/tar archive.
File:BetaEvo-public-test-chunk-lines.png|Chunk borders.
#** There's no option to install this system-wide.
File:Noggisoggi-with-flappy-arms.png|Flappy arm animation from [https://minecraft.wiki/w/Java_Edition_Alpha_v1.0.9 versions before a1.0.9] and peak {{user|Noggisoggi}} media.
#* '''Adoptium Eclipse Temurin''': [https://adoptium.net/temurin/releases/?version=8 https://adoptium.net/temurin/releases/?version=8]
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#** Select <code>macOS</code> for the ''Operating System''
#** <code>x64</code> for ''Architecture'', and  
#** <code>JRE</code> for ''Package Type''.
#* If you want to install it system-wide, download the <code>.pkg</code> file.
#* If you want a portable install, download the <code>.tar.gz</code> file.
# '''This step will vary depending on what variant you downloaded''':
#* Open your downloads folder and:
#** Extract the <code>.tar.gz</code>/<code>.zip</code> archive if you downloaded it.
#** Install the x86-64 JRE from the <code>.pkg</code> file.
# Open your launcher; PrismLauncher or MultiMC in this case.
#* '''Only for portable Java installs; skip to step 4 if you're using a system-wide install''':
#** Select your instance of Beta 1.7.3, select {{Button|Instance Folder}} or similar.
#** Your b1.7.3 instance folder should open.
#*** If not: open the Finder, select {{Button|View}} on the menu bar, then select: {{Button|Go to Folder...}} & input one of these paths depending on your launcher:
#**** '''PrismLauncher''': <code>~/Library/Application Support/PrismLauncher/instances</code>
#**** '''MultiMC''': <code>/Applications/MultiMC.app/Data/instances</code>
#***** You need to open the context menu (<code>[Right Click]</code>, <code>[Ctrl]</code>+<code>[Left Click]</code>) on <code>MultiMC.app</code> & select {{Button|Show Contents}}.
#*** Press <code>[Return]</code> or <code>[Enter]</code> & go to your b1.7.3 instance.
#** Copy that JRE you extracted directly into the instance folder.
# In MultiMC/PrismLauncher, select your b1.7.3 once more & select {{Button|Edit Instance}}
#* Select: {{Button|Settings}} -> {{Button|Java installation}} -> Enable (tick) {{Button|Java installation}}
#** '''System-wide installs''':
#*** Select {{Button|Auto-detect}} & select the one with:
#**** ''Version'': <code>1.8.0_372</code>  
#**** ''Architecture'': <code>x86_64</code>  
#**** ''Path'': <code>/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/temurin-8.jre/Contents/Home/bin/java</code>
#*** If the auto-detect method doesn't work for some reason, you can use the aforementioned path as the Java path.
#** '''Portable installs''':
#*** '''Method 1''':
#**** Select {{Button|Browse}}.
#**** A file picker should pop-up; head to <code>instances</code> -> your b1.7.3 instance -> the JRE you extracted -> <code>bin/java</code>.
#** '''Method 2''':
#*** Open your instance folder
#*** Head to <code>instances</code> -> your b1.7.3 instance -> the JRE you extracted
#**** '''Azul Zulu''': Extracted JRE -> <code>bin/java</code>
#**** '''Adoptium Eclipse Temurin''': Extracted JRE -> <code>Contents/Home/bin/java</code>.
#*** Select the <code>java</code> binary.
#**** Press <code>Command</code>+<code>Option</code>+<code>C</code> '''or''' open the context menu, hold <code>Option</code> & select {{Button|Copy path}}.
#*** Go back to the instance editor, select the entire Java binary path & replace it with what you have copied.
# Launch the game and pray it works.

Latest revision as of 12:30, 9 January 2026


   Beta Evolutions 1 is End of Life

   Beta Evolutions 1 reached End of Support (EOS) in January 2026 after six years, and has been superseded by Beta_Evolutions_2.

   Download Beta Evolutions 2 at https://evolutions.retromc.org


BetaEvolutions

A client mod (with server plugin/API) for Beta 1.7.3 that fixes skins, authentication, and sounds.
Download link: https://api.retromc.org/api/v1/evolutions/BetaEvolutions1-1.4.5.jar

Authentication-only version*: https://www.retromc.org/downloads/BetaEvolutionsAuth.jar
*Auth-only version provides more mod compatibility, but it doesn't fix skins/sounds.

Installation guide: Beta_1.7.3_installation_guide#MultiMC/PrismLauncher/Other forks plus BetaEvolutions

BetaEvolutions (BetaEvo or BetaEVO, https://evolutions.johnymuffin.com, used to redirect to this wiki page, now redirects to v2 page) is a Minecraft Beta 1.7.3 mod to fix sounds, skins and authentication; created by 16.png JohnyMuffin, with 16.png 7n9.

Features

The cape changer page.

Public test versions

16.png 7n9 released dev versions of BetaEvolutions on the RetroMC Discord server and more features exist in it (b1.8 hand sway and item name above hotbar are 2 of them).
In the betaevo-testing channel, the thread named "The Latest Version of BetaEVO" contains the jar file. The workaround in BetaEvolutions/Apple Silicon Mac install guide is no longer needed, apart from M1Fix.

  • Old thread location
  • Feature showcase
  • Public test version of BetaEvolutions.

    Public test version of BetaEvolutions.

  • Client settings.

    Client settings.

  • Credits screen.

    Credits screen.

  • Isometric screenshot.

    Isometric screenshot.

  • Chunk borders.

    Chunk borders.

  • Flappy arm animation from versions before a1.0.9 and peak  Noggisoggi media.

    Flappy arm animation from versions before a1.0.9 and peak 16.png Noggisoggi media.

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