GTA IV Cheats: Cannot Be Saved—Session Only

GTA IV cheats cannot be saved. They are temporary session modifiers that reset on game reload.

How Cheats Work in GTA IV

• Activation: Dial code on in-game phone (e.g., 482-555-0100 = Health/Armor/Weapons).
• Duration: Active until you reload a save, restart the game, or die (some cheats persist until death).
• No Persistence: No "save cheats" option; no config file stores them.
• Achievements Blocked: Using cheats disables achievements for that session (shows "Cheats Activated" on save).

Common Cheats (Phone Numbers)

PC Version: Trainer Alternative

On PC, trainers (Cheat Happens, FLiNG, etc.) can toggle cheats persistently, but still don't save to save file—must re-enable each launch.

Design intent: Cheats are for sandbox fun, not progression. Complete missions legitimately for achievements and story satisfaction.