Minecraft bedrock skin problem

Guy2068 · Mar 22, 2025

So recently I’ve been noticing that when I want to change my skin on Minecraft bedrock while In a game it won’t let me and says “your device cannot select a custom skin while in a multiplayer game. Please return to the main menu to equip one.”

This wasn’t a problem before because I was able to change my appearance while playing with friends or in a multiplayer game is this a settings problem?.

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Squirtle_Blaze

Thank You

Yes when I try to change my skin in Minecraft Java my skin is stuck on the Alex skin but the same skin works for the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft . And I have tried using another skin but that too did not work .

SmartLace1968

Hi there! This is Virginia O.

I understand that you want to know if you can use the McDonald's Skin for Minecraft Java Edition.

I apologize for the inconvenienced this has caused you. I will do my best to help you.

To set your expectations properly, the McDonald's Minecraft skin cannot be used in the Java Edition of the game because the McDonald's skin promotion is exclusively for the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft.

You will need to use the Minecraft: Bedrock Edition to access and equip the McDonald's skin.

Thank you for your cooperation.

NeoDan123

Did you redeem the Minecraft Earth skin on the Ps4 Edition or o the Bedrock version?

Belle_696

Hello Guy2068,

Let me help you with your concern today. Please note that this is a public forum, I apologize for a delay in response.

On what platform are you? Are you trying to import a new skin or is it already in your dressing room?

I have checked and it seems you can change skins while in-game but you can only pick those custom skins that are already uploaded or available in your dressing room. You cannot upload a new custom skin while in-game. If you want to import a custom skin, you will have to do it in the main menu > dressing room > skins.

I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any more questions or concerns about this.

Regards,
Belle

Alvaro A-

Hi Kyle,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Xbox Community. I understand that you're having issues changing the skin of your character in Minecraft. If Minecraft doesn't recognize your skin, then go to the main Minecraft Settings page, find the General tab, and make sure "Only Allow Trusted Skins" is toggled off.

Here is how to equip new items to your character in the dressing room.

Note: The Dressing Room is exclusive to Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.

How to use the Dressing Room in Minecraft

Character creator items

If you are looking to add character creator items to your Minecraft character, follow these steps:

Start Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. 

Select Dressing Room. 

Select the character slot you want to edit or a new one. 

Select Edit Character. 

Open the Body or Style tab. 

Find the item in the proper section. 

Click Equip.

How to equip classic skins in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition

If you instead want to use a classic skin from something you purchased in the Marketplace, do the following:

Start Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.

Select Dressing Room.

Select the character slot you want to change the skin of or a new one.

Select Edit Character.

Select Classic Skins on the left bar.

Browse through and select the skin you want to use.

Click Equip.

Note: Classic skins cannot be customized with character creator items.

If you're still experiencing issues, go into the game settings, log out of your Minecraft account, and then log back in to resync your account.

Regards,

Alvaro

Minecraft bedrock skin problem