{{Infobox version
|title=v0.6.0 alpha
|vernum=0.6.0
|edition=Pocket Edition
|image=v0.6.0 alpha.png
|image2=Pocket Edition v0.6.0 alpha.png
|date=January 30, 2013<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20130201005440/http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/minecraft-pocket-edition/id479516143?mt=8</ref>{{verify|prove for android}}
|clientdl='''Google Play:'''<br>[https://archive.org/download/MCPEAlpha/PE-a0.6.0.apk Original]<br>[https://archive.org/download/MCPEAlpha/PE-a0.6.0-x86.apk x86]
|prevparent=v0.5.0 alpha
|next=v0.6.1 alpha
|nextparent=v0.7.0 alpha
}}<onlyinclude>
{{relevant guide|Bedrock Edition guides/0.6 releases}}

'''v0.6.0 alpha''' is a major update to ''[[Minecraft: Pocket Edition]]'' that was released on January 30, 2013. It adds features, such as baby [[animal]]s, [[clouds]], new [[Nether]]-related blocks and items as well as other changes. 

This is the first version to drop support for Android 2.1 and 2.2, requiring Android 2.3 or later.

== Additions ==
{{Additions table
|Netherrack
|Nether Bricks
|Block of Quartz
|Chiseled Quartz Block
|Quartz Pillar
|Cracked Stone Bricks
|Mossy Stone Bricks
|Stonecutter BE
|Chiseled Sandstone
|Smooth Sandstone
|Nether Brick Stairs
|Sandstone Stairs
|Stone Brick Stairs
|Quartz Stairs
|Stone Brick Slab
|Leather Cap
|Leather Tunic
|Leather Pants
|Leather Boots
|Chainmail Helmet
|Chainmail Chestplate
|Chainmail Leggings
|Chainmail Boots
|Iron Helmet
|Iron Chestplate
|Iron Leggings
|Iron Boots
|Golden Helmet
|Golden Chestplate
|Golden Leggings
|Golden Boots
|Diamond Helmet
|Diamond Chestplate
|Diamond Leggings
|Diamond Boots
|Nether Brick
|Nether Quartz
}}

=== Blocks ===
; [[File:Netherrack JE2 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Netherrack]]
* A rock-like block generated by the nether reactor.
; [[File:Nether Bricks JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Nether bricks]]
* A decorative block that is crafted from nether brick items.
; [[File:Block of Quartz JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Block of quartz]]
* A decorative block that is crafted from nether quartz.
; [[File:Chiseled Quartz Block (UD) JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Chiseled quartz block]]
* Not obtainable in Survival mode.
; [[File:Quartz Pillar (UD) JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Pillar quartz block]]
* Not obtainable in Survival mode.
; [[File:Cracked Stone Bricks JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Cracked stone brick]]
* Not obtainable in Survival mode.
; [[File:Mossy Stone Bricks JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Mossy stone brick]]
* Not obtainable in Survival mode.
; {{Version exclusive}}&#58; [[File:Stonecutter (Old) BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Stonecutter (old)|Stonecutter]]
* Used to craft stone-related blocks.
; [[File:Chiseled Sandstone JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Chiseled sandstone]]
* A decorative variant of sandstone that can be crafted from it.
; [[File:Cut Sandstone JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Cut sandstone|Smooth sandstone]]
* A decorative variant of sandstone that can be crafted from sandstone slabs.
; [[Stairs]]
* [[File:Nether Brick Stairs (N) JE3 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Nether brick stairs]]
** {{Version exclusive}}: Does not block light.
* [[File:Sandstone Stairs (N) JE2 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Sandstone stairs]]
** {{Version exclusive}}: Does not block light.
* [[File:Stone Brick Stairs (N) JE3 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Stone brick stairs]]
** {{Version exclusive}}: Does not block light.
* [[File:Quartz Stairs (N) JE2 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Quartz stairs]]
** {{Version exclusive}}: Does not block light.
; [[File:Stone Brick Slab JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Stone brick slabs]]
* Crafted using stone bricks.

=== Items ===
; [[Armor]]
* A category of items that provides players with varying levels of protection from damage.
* Include five different tiers of [[File:Leather Cap (item) JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[File:Chainmail_Helmet_(item)_JE1_BE1.png|32px]][[File:Iron Helmet (item) JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[File:Diamond Helmet (item) JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[File:Golden Helmet (item) JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[helmet]]s, [[File:Leather Tunic (item) JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[File:Chainmail_Chestplate_(item)_JE1_BE1.png|32px]][[File:Iron Chestplate (item) JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[File:Diamond Chestplate (item) JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[File:Golden Chestplate (item) JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[chestplate]]s, [[File:Leather Pants (item) JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[File:Chainmail_Leggings_(item)_JE1_BE1.png|32px]][[File:Iron Leggings (item) JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[File:Diamond Leggings (item) JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[File:Golden Leggings (item) JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[leggings]], and [[File:Leather Boots (item) JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[File:Chainmail_Boots_(item)_JE1_BE1.png|32px]][[File:Iron Boots (item) JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[File:Diamond Boots (item) JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[File:Golden Boots (item) JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[boots]].
* Leather, iron, diamond, and gold armor pieces can each be crafted with their respective material. Chainmail armor is unobtainable.
* Applying process is similar to smelting: choose from armor on the left and see a preview of the player on the right.
; [[File:Nether Brick JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Nether brick]]
* [[Smelt]]ed from [[netherrack]] and [[crafted]] into [[nether bricks|nether brick blocks]].
; [[File:Nether Quartz JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Nether quartz]]
* A smooth, white mineral obtained from the nether reactor.

=== Gameplay ===
; [[Cloud]]s
* Are two-dimensional.
* Can only be seen if fancy graphics is enabled.

== Changes ==

=== Blocks ===
; [[File:Crafting Table JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Crafting table]]
* The following blocks can no longer be crafted using this block:
** [[Stone slab]]
** [[Cobblestone slab]]
** [[Cobblestone stairs]]
** [[Stone bricks]]
** [[Sandstone]]
** [[Bricks]]
** [[Brick slab]]
** [[Brick stairs]]
; [[File:Stone Brick Slab JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Slab]]s
* Can now be placed on the top half of blocks.
* Crafting recipes for them give 6 slabs instead of 3.
; [[File:Stone Brick Stairs (N) JE3 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Stairs]]
* Can now be placed upside-down.
* Now change their shape to join with adjacent stairs.
; [[File:Melon JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Melon]]s
* Can now be crafted with 9 [[melon slice]]s.
; [[File:Sand JE2 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Sand]]
* Is now affected by gravity.
; [[File:Gravel (inventory) BE5.png|width=32x32]][[Gravel]]
* Is now affected by gravity.
* Falls upon generation if air generates below it.
; [[File:Oak Sign (0) JE2.png|width=32x32]][[Sign]]s
* Are now obtainable in both Survival and Creative mode.
; [[File:Sandstone Slab JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Sandstone slab]]s
* Are now obtainable in both Survival and Creative mode.

=== Items ===
; [[File:Leather JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]][[Leather]]
* Is now obtainable in Survival mode.

=== Mobs ===
; [[Baby animals]]
* Now naturally spawn in new worlds.
; [[Sheep]]
* Can now be colored with [[dye]]s.
* Base model changed from [[File:White Sheep BE1.png|32px]] to [[File:White Sheep BE2.png|32px]].
; [[Cow]]s
* Now drop [[leather]] when killed.

=== Gameplay ===
* For some Android devices only: the way to go to the pause menu is to use (◀) instead of (|=|).
; Distance [[fog]]
* Is now a more vibrant blue color instead of bluish-gray.
* Now covers 40% of the render distance.
* The sky can now be seen through the fog if fancy graphics is enabled.
; [[Hotbar]]
* When holding a slot to toss an item out, the frame of the bar turns green as well.
; D-pad
* Buttons are now textured and are no longer rounded.
* When in flight mode, there is a "wing" icon on the jump button.
* When the up button is held, the left, right, and down buttons fade out, and diagonal left and right buttons become visible.
; [[Nether reactor]]
* Generates the [[nether spire]] with [[netherrack]] instead of [[obsidian]].
* Can now additionally generate [[nether quartz]] during its spawn cycle.
; [[Creative inventory]]
* Additions:
** [[Mossy stone bricks]]
** [[Cracked stone bricks]]
** [[Chiseled sandstone]]
** [[Smooth sandstone]]
** [[Nether bricks]]
** [[Netherrack]]
** [[Sandstone stairs]]
** [[Stone brick stairs]]
** [[Nether brick stairs]]
** [[Quartz stairs]]
** [[Sandstone slab]]
** [[Stone brick slab]]
** [[Block of quartz]]
** [[Pillar quartz block]]
** [[Chiseled quartz block]]
** [[Stonecutter (old)|Stonecutter]]
** [[Sign]]

== Fixes ==
{{Fixes|project=MCPE|fixedin=0.6.0
|;old
|19|Still no fix on Tablet (first Galaxy Tab Froyo firmware 2.2) Survival {{=}} Creative and Creative {{=}} Survival
|143|Doors, trap doors and ladders does not drop correctly in survival when adjacent to destroyed blocks
|356|Blocks placed where ice was don't show up in multiplayer
|406|Drowning on water
|526|Other players can't see the hand shaking animation
|581|Two stone bricks in creative menu
|591|No description for Paintings or Glowstone
|592|Watermelons grow back nearly instantly
|603|Watermelon icon red background
|612|Melon seeds have pumpkin seed sprite
|613|Paintings deflect arrows
|642|Cactus can't grow on sand block near water
|668|Charging the bow breaks pictures
|717|1 melon stem can produce 2-4 melons
|722|Torches when placed underwater do not drop
|779|Paintings cannot be destroyed with L button (Xperia Play)
|883|Wrong sugarcane drop from the reactor and creative mode
|1162|Pixel disappearing bug
}}</onlyinclude>

== Trailer ==
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== Gallery ==
=== Development screenshots ===
<gallery>
Pocket Edition Clouds.png
Pocket Edition Creative Blocks.png
Pocket Edition Slabs.png
Pocket Edition Stairs.png
PE Armor.png
v0.6.0 Dev Armor GUI.png
v0.6.0 Dev Stonecutter.png
v0.6.0 Dev.png
v0.6.0 Landscape.png
Jeb Pocket Edition 0.5.jpg
</gallery>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

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