# Unsupported methods

These launchers and installation methods are not supported by the modpack. This page lists reasons and alternatives for some of them.

## GDLauncher

Due to technical limits and bugs, GDLauncher Legacy is no longer supported. GDLauncher Carbon may be supported in the future.

## ATLauncher

*Not to be confused with* [*TLauncher*](#tlauncher)*.*

ATLauncher is currently not supported simply because the interface is confusing and complex. There have been discussions with its developer to improve this and it may be considered in the future.

## Angel Aura Amethyst

Angel Aura Amethyst and its predecessor Pojav Launcher are not supported because they allow piracy and do not support Sodium, among some other issues.

## PolyMC

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PolyMC is a fork of MultiMC that [got compromised in 2022](https://github.com/Fabulously-Optimized/fabulously-optimized/issues/496). Users are advised to use its safe continuation, [Prism Launcher](https://wiki.download.fo/install-instructions/prism-launcher).
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## TLauncher

*Not to be confused with* [*ATLauncher*](#atlauncher)*.*

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[TLauncher is malware](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBTH9n6lz9o), so users who have it are advised to [reset their computer](https://www.howtogeek.com/202590/stop-trying-to-clean-your-infected-computer-just-nuke-it-and-reinstall-windows/) and change their passwords.
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## Cracked launchers

Any launchers that let you run the game without having purchased it first are not supported.

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There is a legitimate way to obtain Minecraft for cheaper: [get a giftcode from a trusted reseller](https://download.fo/minecraft).
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## Other launchers

Technically it is possible to install the modpack in any Minecraft launcher, however no support is provided by the modpack.

## Other mod loaders

The modpack only supports Fabric Loader. Other mod loaders are not planned.

## Other modpacks

It is theoretically possible to combine modpacks, but:

* the mods may have conflicts
* neither this or the other modpack will be able to support you

Instead, we recommend you to use Fabulously Optimized with [other mods added by you](https://wiki.download.fo/adding-more-mods).

## Game clients

Fabulously Optimized is not compatible with any "game clients", including "hacked clients" and "PvP clients". [It is also itself not one.](https://wiki.download.fo/principles#why-is-fabulously-optimized-not-a-client)

Instead, it is suggested to use this modpack and [add individual features as mods](https://wiki.download.fo/adding-more-mods) that you might be missing from said clients.

## Bedrock Edition

Fabulously Optimized is not compatible with Bedrock Edition [or mobile devices in general](#angel-aura-amethyst).

You may be interested in the [VDX resource pack](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft-bedrock/addons/vdx-legacy-desktop-ui) just to achieve a Java-like look, however.