What are the GTA 4 phone cheat codes?
Grand Theft Auto IV introduced a completely unique cheat system that replaced the traditional button-combo inputs found in earlier GTA titles. Instead of pressing a sequence of controller buttons, every cheat in GTA 4 is activated by dialing a specific phone number on Niko Bellic's in-game cell phone. This phone-based approach extends across the base game and both Episodes from Liberty City expansions — The Lost and Damned (TLAD) and The Ballad of Gay Tony (TBoGT). There are 17 base game cheats, 6 TLAD-exclusive cheats, and 10 TBoGT-exclusive cheats, bringing the grand total to 33 phone cheat codes. Each code gives you access to player buffs like max health and armor, full weapon loadouts, wanted level manipulation, weather changes, and a wide range of vehicle spawns including helicopters, sports cars, and motorcycles. Once dialed, the phone number is saved in your call history, so you can quickly re-activate any cheat without memorizing the number again.
How do you enter cheat codes in GTA 4?
Entering cheat codes in GTA 4 is straightforward thanks to the phone-dial system. Follow these steps to activate any cheat on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, or PC:
- Open the phone — Press Up on the d-pad (or T on PC) to pull out Niko's cell phone.
- Go to the dial pad — Select the phone icon at the center of the phone's main menu to open the keypad.
- Dial the number — Enter the full phone number for the cheat you want to activate (e.g., 362-555-0100 for Max Health & Armor).
- Press Call — Hit the call button to activate the cheat. You will see an on-screen confirmation when it takes effect.
- Re-use from history — The number is saved to your recent calls, so you can redial it anytime without typing it again.
This system works identically across all platforms. The phone numbers are the same whether you are playing on PlayStation, Xbox, or PC. Keep in mind that some cheats, like vehicle spawns, will place the vehicle directly in front of you, so make sure you are standing in an open area before activating them.
GTA 4 Player & Weapon Cheats
These cheats restore your health, grant armor, and equip you with full weapon loadouts. They are the most essential cheats for surviving Liberty City's toughest missions.
| Cheat | Phone Number | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Max Health & Armor | 362-555-0100 | Player |
| Max Health, Armor & Ammo | 482-555-0100 | Player |
| Weapons Set 1 | 486-555-0150 | Weapon |
| Weapons Set 2 | 486-555-0100 | Weapon |
GTA 4 World Cheats
World cheats let you manipulate the game environment. Remove your wanted level to escape the LCPD, raise it for an adrenaline-fueled chase, or cycle through weather conditions for the perfect atmosphere.
| Cheat | Phone Number | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Remove Wanted Level | 267-555-0100 | World |
| Increase Wanted Level | 267-555-0150 | World |
| Change Weather | 468-555-0100 | World |
GTA 4 Vehicle Spawn Cheats
Vehicle spawn cheats are the most popular GTA 4 phone codes. Dial these numbers to instantly spawn sports cars, motorcycles, boats, and even the Annihilator attack helicopter right in front of you. No more hunting for a fast ride — just call one in.
| Vehicle | Phone Number | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Annihilator (Helicopter) | 359-555-0100 | Vehicle |
| Banshee | 265-555-2423 | Vehicle |
| Cognoscenti | 227-555-0142 | Vehicle |
| Comet | 227-555-0175 | Vehicle |
| FIB Buffalo | 227-555-0100 | Vehicle |
| Jetmax (Boat) | 938-555-0100 | Vehicle |
| NRG-900 (Motorcycle) | 625-555-0100 | Vehicle |
| Sanchez (Dirt Bike) | 625-555-0150 | Vehicle |
| Super GT | 227-555-0168 | Vehicle |
| Turismo | 227-555-0147 | Vehicle |
The Lost and Damned DLC Cheats
The Lost and Damned expansion adds 6 exclusive phone cheats that only work while playing as Johnny Klebitz. These cheats spawn custom bikes and gang vehicles unique to the biker storyline.
The Ballad of Gay Tony DLC Cheats
The Ballad of Gay Tony introduces 10 additional phone cheats exclusive to Luis Lopez's storyline. These include powerful combat cheats like explosive sniper rounds and super punch, plus unique vehicle spawns such as the Buzzard attack helicopter and the APC tank.
Do GTA 4 cheats disable achievements?
Yes, using any cheat code in Grand Theft Auto IV will disable all achievements and trophies for the duration of your current play session. This restriction applies to the base game, The Lost and Damned, and The Ballad of Gay Tony equally. Once you activate a single cheat, the game flags your session, and no achievement progress will be tracked until you reload a clean save file that was created before the cheat was used. Importantly, this flag is tied to your save data — if you save your game after activating a cheat, that save file will be permanently marked and achievements will remain disabled whenever you load it. For this reason, many players create a dedicated "cheat save" that they use purely for experimentation and free-roam fun, while keeping a separate clean save for achievement hunting and story progression. It is worth noting that the achievement restriction only affects the current session and save. Starting a new game or loading an unaffected save will restore full achievement functionality. This design encourages players to enjoy cheats freely in sandbox mode while preserving the integrity of the achievement system for completionists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Press Up on the d-pad (or T on PC) to open Niko's cell phone. Navigate to the dial pad, enter the full phone number for the cheat you want, and press the call button. The cheat activates immediately after the call connects, and the number is saved in your call history for easy re-use.
Yes. Using any cheat code will disable achievements and trophies for your current session. You need to reload a save file that was created before the cheat was activated in order to earn achievements again. Saving after cheating permanently flags that save file.
You can save after using cheats, but the save file will be permanently flagged. Achievements will remain disabled on that save file even if you reload it later. We recommend keeping a separate save for cheating and a clean save for legitimate play.
No. The Lost and Damned DLC cheats only work when playing The Lost and Damned episode. The same applies to The Ballad of Gay Tony cheats — they only function within that specific episode. The base game's 17 cheats work across all three episodes, however.
Yes. Since GTA 4 uses phone number cheats exclusively, every code is identical across PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. The only difference is how you open the phone: press Up on the d-pad for consoles or T on the keyboard for PC.
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