Fixing Skin Issues in Minecraft TLauncher Post-Update

Many players experience skin-related issues after updates, especially with the use of cracked clients like TLauncher. This article provides a comprehensive guide to restore your old skin after an update. Whether you upgraded from version 1.17 to 1.18 and now find yourself reverted to Alex, follow these steps to bring your old skin back.

Re-upload Your Skin

Head to the TLauncher website or the skin section within the TLauncher interface.

Log into your account if required.

Submit your old skin file (typically a PNG file) and ensure it is in the correct format, usually 64x64 or 64x32 pixels.

Check Skin Settings

Launch TLauncher and navigate to the settings or profile section.

Confirm that your profile is configured to use the correct skin. The game may default to Alex or Steve if not properly set.

Delete Cached Files

Rather than relying on cached images, sometimes clearing these files can resolve skin issues. Locate your .minecraft folder in your user directory and delete the skins folder.

Restart TLauncher to re-fetch your skin from TLauncher's servers.

Select the Correct Version

Make sure you are launching the correct version that supports the skin you wish to use. Custom skins can revert if the game falls back to a version that doesn't recognize them.

Use a Skin Downloader

If you cannot find your old skin file, utilize skin downloader websites. Use your Minecraft username to retrieve the skin if it was a publicly accessible one.

Check Community Forums

For additional guidance, consult TLauncher community forums or Discord channels for specific troubleshooting steps and issues reported by other users.

After completing these steps, restart the game and verify if your old skin is displaying correctly. If issues persist, consider reaching out to TLauncher support for further assistance.

Alternative Solution: If you do not want to go through the above process, simply ensure that the new version is completely updated and wait for TLauncher to fix the issue. Usually, skin changes revert to default (like Alex) when a new server version is released. This happened to me when I upgraded from version 1.16 to 1.17. Just wait for about a month for the TLauncher developers to resolve the issue, and your skin should be back to normal. No need to make changes, just update and wait.