Are you looking for cheat codes to use in GTA 4? We can provide them and explain how using cheat codes in Grand Theft Auto 4 helps Niko Bellic’s escapades become even more thrilling. We also covered the differences compared to cheat codes for the previous iteration, GTA 3, but most cheat effects are making a comeback. You can still go on a rampage with a full weapon arsenal and refill your health points and armor. These cheats also let you spawn vehicles, from bicycles and sports cars to helicopters and buoyant vehicles if you prefer air or water travel. Let’s help you learn which GTA 4 cheats exist and how to activate them.
How to use cheats in GTA 4
Follow these steps to use cheats in Grand Theft Auto 4 (GTA 4):
- Join the game to the point where you see Niko and can move or drive.
- Open your cell phone’s display. This requires you to press the Up arrow on PC, or push the D-pad to Up on your controller for PlayStation and Xbox.
- Press Up on the keyboard or D-pad to bring up the dial pad for the mobile phone.
- Enter the phone number for the cheat you want to activate based on the platform: PC, Xbox, or PlayStation.
- Call the number and wait for the cheat code effect. GTA 4 cheats have a single immediate effect and don’t need to be deactivated, but can be reactivated.
- Once you enter a cheat, the game will save it on the cellular phone. You can go to Cheats in the phone menu below Options to quickly access previously activated cheats.
Note. Don’t be alarmed if the code you entered changes after the call. For instance, dialing 267-555-0150 to remove the wanted level will translate to COP-555-0100 on the phone screen.
Does entering GTA 4 cheat codes disable achievements?
Yes, entering some cheat codes in GTA 4 will disable certain achievements and trophies for the current game session. Here are examples of types of GTA 4 cheats and which achievements and trophies will be turned off:
- Activating “health and armor” modifying cheats will block achievements such as:
- One Man Army
- Walk Free
- Cleaned the Mean Streets
- Finish Him
- Using “weapon” cheats will disable:
- Walk Free
- One Man Army
- Spawning helicopters such as Buzzard and Annihilator will turn off these achievements:
- One Man Army
- Walk Free
Can I use the rest of Grand Theft Auto 4 cheat codes without blocking achievements?
Yes, you can use the remainder of GTA 4 cheats without preventing Niko Bellic from earning other achievements. It’s important to note that the block only applies to the current session, meaning you can exit GTA 4 and start it again to enable earning those achievements, but cheat effects may go away.
Every time you enter a cheat that deactivates an achievement, the game will notify you of the consequences and ask you to confirm your decision. Also, we suggest saving a game before you activate a cheat to have a cheat-free game save in case reloading alone doesn’t work.
Grand Theft Auto 4 cheats on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation
| Cheat | Use |
|---|---|
| 362-555-0100 | Max Health & Armor (Repairs a Vehicle If Entering/Inside One) |
| 482-555-0100 | Max Health, Armor, and Ammo (Repairs a Vehicle If Inside or Entering One) |
| 486-555-0150 | Weapons 1 (Motolov, Knife, Pistol, Pump Shotgun, Assault Rifle, Micro SMG, Combat Sniper, RPG) |
| 486-555-0100 | Weapons 2 (Combat Pistol, Grenade, Baseball Bat, SMG, Combat Shotgun, Carbine Rifle, RPG, Combat Sniper) |
| 267-555-0100 | Remove Wanted Level |
| 267-555-0150 | Raise Wanted Level |
| 468-555-0100 | Change Weather (Cycles Stormy, Clear, Overcast, Foggy, and Sunny) |
| 948-555-0100 | Get Song Information |
| 359-555-0100 | Spawn Annihilator Helicopter |
| 265-555-2423 | Spawn Banshee |
| 227-555-0142 | Spawn Cognoscenti |
| 227-555-0175 | Spawn Comet |
| 227-555-0100 | Spawn FBI Buffalo |
| 938-555-0100 | Spawn Jetmax |
| 625-555-0100 | Spawn NRG-900 |
| 625-555-0150 | Spawn Sanchez |
| 227-555-0168 | Spawn SuperGT |
| 227-555-0147 | Spawn Turismo |
| 662-555-0147 | Spawn Feltzer |
| 265-555-2423 | Spawn Presidente |
Can I use Grand Theft Auto 4 cheats in expansions?
Yes, you can use the same cheats in expansion packs for Grand Theft Auto 4, which are The Ballad of Gay Tony, The Lost and Damned, and Episodes from Liberty City. However, GTA 4 expansions add a few more cheats you can only use there, such as:
Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony exclusive cheats
| Cheat | Use |
|---|---|
| 359-555-7272 | Spawn Parachute |
| 227-555-9666 | Spawn Bullet GT |
| 625-555-3273 | Spawn Vader |
| 938-555-0150 | Spawn Floater |
| 625-555-0200 | Spawn Akuma |
| 359-555-2899 | Spawn Buzzard |
| 272-555-8265 | Spawn APC Tank |
| 486-555-2526 | Get Explosive Rounds for Sniper Rifle |
| 276-555-2666 | Get Super Punch |
Cheat codes for GTA: The Lost and Damned
| Cheat | Use |
|---|---|
| 245-555-0125 | Spawn TT (Double T) |
| 245-555-0199 | Spawn Hakuchou |
| 826-555-0150 | Spawn Gang Burrito |
| 245-555-0150 | Spawn Hexer |
| 826-555-0100 | Spawn Slamvan |
| 245-555-0100 | Spawn Innovation |
What are the differences between cheats for GTA 4 and GTA 3?
Here are some noteworthy differences between using cheats in GTA 3 and GTA 4:
- You enter cheats using a cellular device instead of typing without input notifications
- All cheat codes are in the form of phone numbers, not key presses or words
- You cannot spawn some vehicles you are used to. For example, a tank, which was popular in GTA 3, is only available in the GTA 4: Ballad of the Gay Tony expansion
- The money cheat in GTA 4 is missing despite being beloved in GTA 3
- Fun cheats are gone from GTA 4 such as:
- Pedestrians hate you or fight each other
- Speed up or slow down time
- Vehicle invisibility
- Flying vehicles
- Costume change
What is the money cheat for GTA 4?
There is no money cheat in GTA 4, which frequently confuses and upsets GTA 3 players who are used to getting $250,000 every time they enter IFIWEREARICHMAN or pressing key combinations on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
Can I manipulate cheats to get money in GTA IV?
Although the game doesn’t have a cheat that gives you money, users figured out a workaround to get a lot of money in Grand Theft Auto 4:
- Go to S&M Auto Sales, which is part of Stevie’s Car Thefts side missions.
- Spawn yourself a Banshee, Comet, Cognoscenti, NRG-900, SuperGT, or Turismo, and sell it to Stevie.
- Repeat this to get between roughly $10,000 and $36,300 per sale, depending on the vehicle. Turismo and SuperGT have the biggest value among cars spawnable using GTA 4 cheat codes.
Why did my spawned vehicle disappear in GTA IV?
Your spawned vehicle disappeared in GTA 4 because you entered another vehicle spawn cheat, which makes the previous one vanish. If you want to save the old vehicle, park it in your house garage before spawning another one.
Is there a tank cheat in GTA 4?
No, there isn’t a cheat to spawn a tank in the base game of GTA 4. However, you can use a cheat to spawn an APC Tank by calling 272-555-8265 in the Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony expansion pack.
Can you get Lamborghini in GTA 4?
You can get a Lamborghini in GTA 4, but only through normal means, not spawn using a cheat. Infernus, manufactured by Pegassi in the in-game universe. The car has changed appearances and resembled Diablo and Countach, but in GTA 4 it looks closest to Murciélago. You can find and steal it in the open world.