Hosting a Minecraft Server on a Phone
A few months ago, RedMagic reached out to a6d to promote their new phone. After installing Minecraft Java on the phone, a6d was impressed by its performance, with a high FPS and the ability to play using joysticks. The phone’s specs, including a 165Hz refresh rate and 5,050mAh battery, made a6d curious to test its capabilities further. This led to the idea of running a Minecraft server off the phone and inviting subscribers to play on it.
Setting Up the Server
To set up the server, a6d installed Termux from the play store, followed by Java and Spigot. Due to communication issues with Mojang’s authentication servers, the server had to be put in offline mode. To avoid exposing personal IP, a Bungeecord proxy was used. However, a6d encountered internet issues due to running on cellular data plans and McDonald’s wifi.
Running the Server
Despite the internet challenges, a6d managed to start the server and invite players to join. However, the server experienced lag and connection issues, leading to a series of troubleshooting attempts, including restarting the server and rebooting the internet. Eventually, a6d’s internet connection improved, and the server began running smoothly with 40 players.
Conclusion
Despite initial challenges, a6d successfully hosted a Minecraft server on the RedMagic phone, demonstrating its capabilities. The experience highlighted the importance of a stable internet connection for hosting game servers, and a6d’s perseverance in troubleshooting the issues paid off in the end.
