How to Get Bad Modder Achievement in Melon Playground

How to Get Bad Modder Achievement in Melon Playground

Unlocking the “Bad Modder” Achievement in Melon Playground

Struggling to nab the elusive Bad Modder badge? You’re not alone. This guide breaks down exactly what the achievement is, why it sometimes refuses to trigger, and several fool-proof methods—across Android, iOS, and PC emulators—to make sure it pops. Read on, follow the steps, and add one more shiny reward to your collection.

What Is the Bad Modder Achievement?

“Bad Modder” is an in-game reward that celebrates a mischievous act: placing an invalid or disabled mod inside Melon Playground’s “Mods” folder or turning off a mod once the game detects it. Because the task plays with external files, the devs have tweaked its logic in later updates, making it harder—or impossible—on the newest versions.

Key facts:

  • Triggers when Melon Playground detects a .melmod file that is corrupted, renamed, or disabled
  • Initially added in Update 14; patched on some Android/iOS builds after Update 17
  • Still obtainable on PC emulators and older APKs (pre-17.0) or via a quick file-rename workaround

Should You Downgrade Your Game?

If you’re running 29.x or newer and the achievement never registers, consider a temporary downgrade:

  1. Backup your saves and mods folders
  2. Download a trusted pre-17.0 APK (for Android) or use an archived IPA on iOS
  3. Install, unlock the achievement, then update back to the latest build

The unlock remains tied to your device account.

Caution: sideload only from reputable mirrors; malware-laced APKs are rampant.

Method A – The Quick Rename Trick (All Versions)

This method works on most Android, iOS, and emulator installs:

  1. Grab any image on your phone—funny_cat.png, for instance

  2. Open your file manager, find that PNG, and rename it to glitchy.melmod (ignore the warning)

  3. Move glitchy.melmod to:

    • Android: Android/data/com.Studio27.MelonPlayground/files/Mods/
    • iOS: On My iPhone › Melon Playground › Mods
    • BlueStacks/LDPlayer: …/MelonPlayground/Mods/

  4. Launch the game. A toast saying “Corrupted mod detected” should appear—then Bad Modder unlocks

If you’re already in-game, back out to the main menu; the scan runs on startup and on every focus change.

Method B – Disable Any Existing Mod (Pre-17 Only)

Older builds include a checkbox toggle in the Mod Editor:

  1. From the main menu, tap Mod Editor → My Mods
  2. Pick any enabled entry, then un-check it
  3. Exit to the menu. The achievement pings within seconds

This route disappeared after the Update 17 file-scanner rewrite, so use Method A if your version feels modern.

Method C – Download a Broken Mod Pack

Community sites occasionally host “dummy” packs made just for this trophy:

  1. Visit our partner page YourWebsite.com/MelonMods—we curate safe, 1-click broken packs
  2. Download the file ending in .melmod
  3. Drop it into the Mods folder as shown in Method A
  4. Re-open the game; toast + achievement should appear instantly

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Troubleshooting & FAQ

Q1: The file is in the folder, but nothing happens.

  • Double-check the extension: some managers hide .png, so you end up with glitchy.melmod.png. Rename from a desktop or enable “show extensions.”

Q2: My iPhone refuses to rename to .melmod.

  • Use the free “Documents by Readdle” app or the built-in Files > Info > Name & Extension field.

Q3: Got the toast, still no badge.

  • Make sure Achievements sync is on (Settings > Gameplay > Achievements).
  • Sign out/in of your Apple ID or Google Play Games account and relaunch.

Q4: Can I safely delete the broken mod afterward? Absolutely; the badge is permanent once granted.

Extra Credit: Combine With Other Mod-Based Achievements

While you’re in the Mods folder, you can also unlock:

  • Content Creator – Save any new mod in Mod Editor
  • Anti-Damage = Healing – In Mod Editor, set a firearm’s damage to -100
  • Hacker – Spawn the community “generator” object from a third-party pack

Stacking achievements in a single session saves time and boosts your gamer-score fast.

Boost Your FPS After Modding

Massive packs can tank performance. Follow these quick tweaks:

  • Lower gore, bloom, and vignette in Settings → Video (bonus: triggers Parent Mode)
  • Remove unused packs weekly; cluttered scans slow every launch
  • If frames still drop, clear cache via system settings, not in-game

Wrap-Up

The Bad Modder achievement looks scary because it involves the file system, but with the rename trick or a short downgrade it’s actually one of the fastest badges in Melon Playground. Whether you’re on mobile, tablet, or emulator, follow the steps above, watch that satisfying pop, then dive back into sandbox chaos—badge proudly in tow.

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