Dispensers act as powered blocks to all nearby blocks that can recieve power except for redstone dust. I have known this to affect the Windows 10 variant as well.
on my samsung galaxy s7.
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However, this issue has been closed as Working as Intended.
More information can be found here: https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Redstone_circuit#Power
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Thank you for your report!
However, this issue has been closed as Working as Intended.
More information can be found here: https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Redstone_circuit#Power
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Thank you for your report!
However, this issue has been closed as Working as Intended.
More information can be found here: https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Redstone_circuit#Power
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