CurseForge · Minecraft mod
nephlabs: smartphones
A functional smartphone for Minecraft with calls, messages, photos, useful apps, customization and a rechargeable battery.
Quick answer
Which nephlabs: smartphones release should I use?
nephlabs: smartphones beta-nephlab_smartphones-forge-0.44.65.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is nephlabs: smartphones required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does nephlabs: smartphones beta-nephlab_smartphones-forge-0.44.65.jar need?
beta-nephlab_smartphones-forge-0.44.65.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Simple Voice Chat first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add nephlabs: smartphones without breaking your instance.
Built for nephlabs: smartphones beta-nephlab_smartphones-forge-0.44.65.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use beta-nephlab_smartphones-forge-0.44.65.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Simple Voice Chat first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside beta-nephlab_smartphones-forge-0.44.65.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does nephlabs: smartphones add?
Nephlabs: Smartphones adds a working smartphone to Minecraft, mainly made for multiplayer worlds and servers.
With the phone, players can add contacts, send messages, make calls, take photos and use some useful apps.
- Private and group messages
- Voice calls using Simple Voice Chat
- Contacts and player profiles
- Camera and photo gallery
- Notes, clock, alarms and calendar
- Different wallpapers, themes, sounds and phone cases
- Customizable home screen with apps and widgets
- PIN lock screen
- Battery and Charging Dock
Device Manual
The Device Manual is an interactive in-game guide that explains how to use the mod without leaving Minecraft.
- Visual crafting recipes for the smartphone, chip, Charging Dock, manual and phone cases
- Instructions for activation, apps, communication, battery, charging and security
- Search, favorites, learning progress and live device diagnostics
- Available in English and Portuguese
- Open it through the manual item, press
F1while using the phone, or hover over a compatible item and pressG
The mod is still being worked on, so more features and improvements may be added in future versions.

- Minecraft Neoforge 1.21.1/1.20.1
- NeoForge 21.1.247 or newer/Forge 47.4.10+
- Simple Voice Chat 2.6.x
The mod and Simple Voice Chat must be installed on the server and on every player’s client.
If you find a bug or have any problem with the mod, please send an email to: nephlabs@gmail.com
You may include the original and unmodified version of this mod in modpacks.
Modifications, reuploads, standalone redistribution, republishing, or using parts of the mod in another project are not allowed without permission. When possible, please use the official CurseForge file instead of uploading a separate copy.
For permission or questions, contact: nephlabs@gmail.com
If you have any suggestions, just send them here.
Some time ago, I made a server with my friends and started thinking about how cool it would be to have a phone so we could talk during our explorations. Since then, I have been polishing this idea, and we finally got to this result.
I really hope you enjoy it.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
nephlabs: smartphones by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
nephlabs: smartphones versions and loaders
beta-nephlab_smartphones-forge-0.44.65.jar
nephlab_smartphones-0.44.65-forge-1.20.1.jar
30 Sept 2026
beta-nephlab_smartphones-neoforge-0.44.65.jar
nephlab_smartphones-0.44.65.jar
30 Sept 2026
beta-nephlab_smartphones-0.44.48-forge-1.20.1-fix.jar
nephlab_smartphones-0.44.49-forge-1.20.1.jar
26 Sept 2026
beta-nephlab_smartphones-0.44.48.jar
nephlab_smartphones-0.44.48.jar
10 Sept 2026
beta-nephlab_smartphones-0.44.47.jar
nephlab_smartphones-0.44.47.jar
7 Sept 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.

