You will need to be running Minecraft PE version 0.11.0 or later in order to select custom skins. This applies to both the iOS and the Android versions of Minecraft Pocket Edition, and the process is the same. You can update your Minecraft Pocket Edition app using the iOS App Store or the Google Play Store. Select "Updates" in the App Store, or "My Apps" from the Play Store menu, and then look for Minecraft Pocket Edition in the list. With version 0.11.0, Minecraft Pocket Edition uses the same skin files as the computer version. This means you can download any Minecraft skin and have it work for Minecraft Pocket Edition. If you have access to a computer and a creative bent, you can also edit your own skin. To download a skin, try some of the following Minecraft fan sites:  MinecraftSkins.com MinecraftSkins.net PlanetMinecraft.com/resources/skins/ Seuscraft.com/skins Either tap the Download button or press and hold the image and select "Save Image". This will save the PNG skin file to your device. You can find this on the main Minecraft PE screen. If your game was already running, exit back out to the title screen, as you can't change your skin while in-game. This button looks like small character portraits, and can be found in the menu on the left. The button will depend on whether you are using iOS or Android. If you are using iOS, the Camera Roll will open and your downloaded skins will be in the Downloaded album. If you are using Android, the Gallery will open and you'll be able to find your skins in the Download album. The skin files will look odd when viewed in the Camera Roll or Gallery. This is because the skin file is wrapped around the model, which makes it look right in-game. After selecting your skin, you'll see the skin applied to both the Steve and the Alex model. Tap the one that looks best to select it. Once you've selected your skin, you can start your game back up to see the changes. Toggle third-person mode in the Settings menu to get a good look at your model in the game.

Summary: Make sure Minecraft Pocket Edition has been updated. Find a skin to download. Download the skin to your device. Open Minecraft Pocket Edition and tap the "Settings" button. Tap the Skins button. Tap the "Custom" or "Browse" button. Find the skin file that you downloaded. Choose the correct model. Start up your game.


This can be anything from actual equipment you may need, to personnel you may need to hire. A less is more approach is often useful when initially starting out, particularly when it comes to staying on track with your budget, but do be sure you have the adequate tools needed in order to be successful.  Don’t hesitate to purchase pre-owned equipment, if applicable, and make use of existing equipment when possible. Seek help from friends and family for temporary staffing solutions. This may not be a long-term solution, particularly if your business is successful, but initially, volunteers can be a great way to affordably grow your business. Spreading the word about your business is another crucial step to ensuring your venture is a successful one. These days it is easier than ever to market your product or service, thanks to the internet.  Start by creating a website for your business. There are many sites available, which are free and easy to use, such as WordPress or Tumblr. Utilize social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to spread the word. It’s essentially free advertising and is a great way to spread the word quickly and easily. Create a business card, which contains a few pertinent details about your business, including the website and your contact information. Reach out to local businesses. Ask if you can post a flyer with your information, so that other people in the community can contact you. After putting in the hard work and long hours it takes to launch a new business, you deserve to celebrate. If you're introducing a new product in a physical location, throw a launch party. Similarly, you can offer a "new business special," which features reduced rates, for any services you're providing.  Contact your neighbors. One of the easiest ways to launch your new business is to reach out to the people next door (literally). Provide your neighbors with a list of your services, a flyer or a business card and ask them to spread the word. Have fun! You have successfully started a business as a teenager. You deserve to enjoy the moment and take pride in what you have created.

Summary: Acquire necessary tools. Market your business. Launch your product or service.


Carefully write down any of the assignment requirements as provided by your teacher. If you have an assignment sheet make sure to read through it carefully and note any questions that you have. At a minimum, you should know the due date, the assignment length, the formatting requirements, and the opening prompt. If you write down the details yourself make sure to keep this piece of paper in a safe location as you will need to consult it throughout the writing process. Cause and effect papers do not always cover both of these elements. Find out if your essay is supposed to focus on causes, effects, or a bit of both. You will also want to determine if you are supposed to explore an assigned topic or come up with one yourself. For example, you may be asked to write about the causes of the American Revolution, which means that you will discuss taxation protests and other contributing factors. Or, you may be asked to write about the effects of the American Revolution, which means that you will discuss nation-building and other long and short-term effects. A combined cause and effect essay would combine both of these angles. If you need to choose your own topic it is a good idea to start by brainstorming. Write down any and all topics that jump to mind. Pick the top five that interest you the most. Consider how much information you can reasonably fit into your paper’s required page length. Try breaking a potential topic into multiple parts and choosing one.  Double check that your idea is within the given subject parameters outlined by the teacher for the assignment. Consider writing about moments that are close to your own experience, such as events that have impacted your life. For example, you could discuss a war period that you lived through. Or, you could take on a controversial topic, such as the proven effects of eating fast food on a regular basis. Taking a historical angle and looking into events like the American Revolution is another possible approach. Be flexible in adjusting your topic breadth or depth as you work on your paper. At any point in the process you may need to add or delete particular discussions to fit the requirements. For example, if you are writing about the actions of George Washington during the American Revolution, you may need to narrow your focus and only discuss one particular choice that he made. If your teacher assigned articles or books to coincide with this essay assignment it is a good idea to start reading those as soon as you can. They may help you to narrow down a topic or they make help you to understand the topic that you’ve been assigned. You can also use your text notes as evidence when you actually start writing too. These texts are usually great places to research your topic further. Look at sources (books, articles, etc.) that explore your topic from a variety of perspectives. Cast a wide net initially by reading everything that you can. Narrow down your search as you find useful information. Make sure to take careful notes while you research so that you can cite properly later and avoid plagiarism.  Check that your sources fall within the guidelines given by your teacher for the assignment. If you are covering a recent topic, such as the effects of fast food production, you may be able to use first-hand accounts, also known as primary sources, in your work. At any stage in the process if you have questions you should email your teacher (if possible) or talk with them after class. It is a good idea to write down your questions beforehand too. You can also talk with students who’ve worked with this teacher before to see if they can clarify the assignment for you. A good question might be, “Is there a minimum source number for this assignment?” Just make sure that the question that you ask is not already answered in the assignment sheet.
Summary: Take note of the assignment details. Understand the goal of the assignment. Narrow down (or broaden) your topic. Read any assigned texts. Conduct background research. Approach your teacher with questions.