When the Crafty Craft app says "Minecraft not installed" on iOS or Android, it usually means the app cannot detect an official installation of Minecraft: Pocket Edition (PE) on your device. This is a common issue and can be caused by several factors:

Common Causes and Fixes

- Minecraft PE is not installed or not updated: Crafty Craft is designed specifically for Minecraft PE, so the official Minecraft app must be installed and up to date on your device for Crafty Craft to function properly137.
- Wrong Minecraft edition: Crafty Craft will not work with Minecraft Java or other editions; it specifically checks for Minecraft PE/Bedrock Edition13.
- App Permissions (Android): On Android, Crafty Craft may need storage permissions to detect Minecraft and to install mods or add-ons. Make sure the app has the necessary permissions.
- Device Compatibility: Ensure your device and operating system meet the minimum requirements for both Minecraft PE and Crafty Craft. For iOS, iOS 13.0 or later is required13.
- Corrupt or Manual Installations (Android): If Minecraft was installed from unofficial sources (e.g., .apk files, not from Play Store), Crafty Craft might not detect it. Try reinstalling Minecraft from the official Google Play Store6.
- Multiple Users or Storage Locations: If your device supports multiple users/profiles or if Minecraft is installed on an SD card, Crafty Craft may not find it. Reinstall Minecraft on the main profile and internal storage.

Troubleshooting Steps

- Check if Minecraft PE is installed and working on your device.
- Update both Minecraft PE and Crafty Craft to their latest versions.
- Restart your device after installations or updates.
- On Android, clear cache and grant storage permissions for Crafty Craft.
- If the problem persists, uninstall both Minecraft and Crafty Craft, then reinstall first Minecraft PE, and then Crafty Craft46.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, it could be due to device-specific compatibility problems, especially on newer OS versions, or if there's been a recent update to either app that broke compatibility. In such cases, contacting Crafty Craft support or checking recent app reviews for similar issues can provide further guidance.