Just how annoying is the “We weren’t able to install the app” error in Minecraft? Fortunately for you, there’s an easy solution for it:

All you have to do is download the Windows 7/8 version instead of the Windows 10/11 one and log in to the Microsoft Store or Xbox Apps. For some reason, the Windows 10 version is completely screwed.

But let’s get started, shall we? Read my detailed guide below, and you’ll finish this faster!

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How Can You Fix “We weren’t able to install the app (0x80070057)” in Minecraft?

This error appears for three reasons:

• You’re not logged into Microsoft Store and Xbox Apps
• You don’t have enough space
• You’re using the Windows 10/11 version

If you have enough space, then you’re either using the Windows 10/11 version, or you’re not logged into Xbox Apps and Microsoft Store. You have to be logged into BOTH for Minecraft to work.

Let’s see what you can do about this error:

1. Sign in to Xbox Apps and Microsoft Store

First things first – log into the Xbox Apps. To do this, search for it in your Windows search bar (bottom left corner of the desktop).

Once you open it, you should see the green “SIGN IN” button at the very bottom. Select it and enter your credentials.

Once the Xbox Apps window opens, close it. It’ll be minimized and stay active in the background but that’s just fine. You don’t need it maximized.

Now, moving on to the Microsoft Store app.

Search for it in the taskbar and once you open it, sign in using the SAME credentials as with the Xbox Apps.

Then, minimize the Microsoft Store and let it run in the background.

2. Download Minecraft again

Next, you’ll have to download the right Minecraft version. Look for “minecraft” on Google and select the first result (minecraft.net).

Once you open the Minecraft website, redownload Minecraft for Windows 10/11 and try to see if it works.

If it doesn’t work, then I recommend downloading the Windows 7/8 version.

3. Download for Windows 7/8

You’ll be able to download the Windows 7/8 version of Minecraft from the same website as above.

Many users reported that doing this got rid of the “We weren’t able to install the app (0x80070057)” error.

In the Download screen, scroll down a bit, and you’ll see the “Need a different flavor?” title.

Under it, you’ll see two options – Download for Windows 7/8 and Download for macOS.

Click on the first option and wait for the download to finish.

Then, install Minecraft as you would normally.

Now you shouldn’t be getting that pesky error again. If you do, let me know in the comments below and maybe I’ll be able to help you troubleshoot the problem!