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Spectrum Shader FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Why does the lighting in Spectrum Shader look washed out or way too dark?
Your in-game brightness setting is likely set too high or too low for the custom lighting coloration. Go into your Minecraft video settings and adjust the brightness slider to somewhere between 50 and 80 for the intended visual balance.
Can I use Spectrum Shader on Windows PC or console?
No, this shader is only compatible with Android and iOS devices. Activating it on Windows or console versions of Bedrock Edition will result in missing effects or rendering errors.
Will Spectrum Shader lag my phone if I only have 1 GB of RAM?
No, the shader is specifically built to run smoothly on low-end mobile devices with 1 GB to 2 GB of RAM. You can keep the visual features active without experiencing severe frame drops.
How do I turn on Spectrum Shader in my world?
Open your world settings or main settings menu on your Android or iOS device, navigate to the Resource Packs section, and move Spectrum Shader into the Active list. Load your world, and the visual changes will apply immediately.
Does Spectrum Shader change how the Nether and the End look?
Yes, it adds custom atmospheric fog effects to both the Nether and the End. This works alongside the overall world and lighting coloration to alter the visuals outside the Overworld.
What does Spectrum Shader do to oceans and rivers?
It replaces the default water with realistic water featuring surface waves and sun or moon reflections during both day and night. When you swim underwater, you will also see underwater waves and caustic light patterns.
Why are the stars in the night sky changing colors?
Color-changing stars are a built-in feature of Spectrum Shader's custom skybox. Along with a realistic daytime sky, the night sky is designed to shift star colors dynamically as you look up.
Does this shader add full block shadows or just simple ones?
To keep performance stable on 1 GB to 2 GB RAM devices, it renders simplified shadows directly below blocks rather than heavy dynamic shadows. However, you will still see sun and night reflections on water and certain other surfaces.
Which blocks have waving animations with Spectrum Shader active?
Tree leaves and plants will shake and wave naturally in the wind, while water blocks display moving surface and underwater waves.
Why are none of the water waves or shaking leaves showing up in my game?
First, make sure the resource pack is moved to the Active tab in your world's resource pack settings and not just sitting in Global Resources. If it is active and still not working, verify you are playing on an Android or iOS device, as other platforms are not supported.