This GTA: San Andreas guide details everything you need to know about cheat codes, as well as how to activate them, a guide to the best cheats to test out, as well as a complete list of all working cheats and codes that are available and ready to use. This guide includes an updated cheats list for the GTA: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition release for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PS5 as well as on mobile and Netflix platforms.
Please note, with nearly 100 cheats and secrets available in GTA San Andreas, these cheats can all be used and activated across every platform, including PS5, PS4, PS3, PS2, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
In order to enter and activate cheat codes in GTA San Andreas, you must first select the cheat code you are looking to enter. With almost 100 cheats available on offer, you'll find cheats that range from infinite ammo, disabling your wanted level, infinite health, item and vehicle spawns, as well as plenty more.
Once you have selected your desired cheat code, simply type the phrase on your PC keyboard (or mobile device keyboard) or press the button combinations on your console controller while playing the game. You don't need to pause, you can do this during gameplay. The button commands will need to be entered perfectly and rather quickly, if you're too slow, you'll need to re-enter the cheat code.
To enter cheats on mobile devices like phones and tablets (and the Netflix GTA Trilogy): You must have a bluetooth or otherwise connected keyboard for your device or the ability to pull up a virtual keyboard in-game to enter cheat code for San Andreas on mobile devices and phones.
You can also pair a game controller (like a DualSense or Xbox controller) and use the corresponding button cheats above.
Below is a complete list of all Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (GTA SA) cheat codes that are available across all platforms, whether it be PS5, PS4, PS3, Xbox Series XS, XB1, Xbox 360, PC, or Nintendo Switch. These cheat codes can be entered with a keyboard or an Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch controller at any time during gameplay.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has several cheats that kit out CJ's arsenal, boost his health and add some extra cash to his account. Here's a complete list of the weapon, health, and money cheat codes:
Some of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas' most entertaining cheats allow you to alter the game's physics and internal logic to turn Los Santos, San Fierro and Las Venturas into chaos-filled playgrounds. Here's all the gameplay cheat codes:
Looking to buff out CJ's stats without having to grind at the gym? Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has cheats for that too, as well as some handy (and mayhem-infused) gang-related codes. Here's a complete list of every stat and gang cheat:
Although there's a lot of cheats for CJ's on-foot adventures, there's also plenty of codes you can utilise when he gets behind the wheel. Here are all the traffic, vehicle, boat, plane and motorcycle cheat codes:
If you're playing your way through GTA San Andreas once as we all wait for the eventual GTA 6 release announcement, you might want to take advantage of these GTA San Andreas cheats to spice up the gameplay, whether on PC, console, or mobile.
Considering the game first hit our consoles all the way back in 2004 (yeah, we don't want to talk about how much time has gone by either), it would be understandable if you've forgotten the plethora of cheats available for your enjoyment.
From becoming invincible to instantly having a rocket launcher at your disposal, the cheat codes in GTA San Andreas were iconic, but which ones still work with the game in 2023? Here is all you need to know! Read on for the full list or check out our video above.
If you're wondering how to use cheat codes in GTA San Andreas, it really is very simple: whether you're playing on PC, Xbox, PlayStation or Nintendo Switch, all you need to do is enter the right combination of button-presses whenever you want to use a cheat.
With all of those GTA San Andreas cheat codes to enjoy, there's no excuse not to have fun when you boot up the GTA Trilogy remaster on your computer or console of choice. Now what are you waiting for?
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Edit: Gtaboom has tested all the cheats that work for the different platforms thoroughly, but their site sadly isn't one of the first to pop up when looking for cheats, so you can use this link: -andreas/
Most cheats work on the modern control scheme, but you do need to switch to classic for a few of them. It also seems that the speed at which you have to type in the cheats has been increased from the old game, so if a cheat doesn't work, give it at least five tries, and try to memorize it.
I haven't found anyone else who's posted about it, so I thought I might as well do it, so something relevant actually pops up when trying to google "gta san andreas definitive edition cheats not working".
I decided to mess around with some cheats and quickly found that the infinite health cheat doesn't work. Anyone else having this "issue"? I loved that cheat from back in the day it just made free roaming so much more enjoyable just to mess around it'll suck if they intentionally removed it.
Many of the optional cheats from the original GTA: San Andreas return in the Definitive Edition. There are some, such as some of the codes that change all pedestrians, as well as certain weather cheats, that do not work in the remaster due to technical limitations. Below are all the cheat codes that have been included across all platforms.
Thus, it's likely that infinite health was one of those cheat codes. Anybody who has followed GTA Trilogy news knows that the game does have some technical problems. It wouldn't be unheard of if some cheat codes caused issues somewhere in the game.
Infinite health is the main cheat code to not work in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition. By comparison, the above YouTube video displays all of the cheat codes that still work in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition. Thus, it's not as if the game got rid of every iconic cheat.
So it would seem as though most cheat codes have returned, but the coveted infinite health one did not. It's a shame for those who enjoyed abusing that specific cheat, as there isn't much in the way of alternatives in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition.
The only other health-related cheat code is the one that gives players $250K, Health, and Armor. Thankfully for GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition players, it still works. It isn't a full-on replacement for infinite health, but it can heal players if they've taken some damage beforehand.
But some missions are very difficult even with cheats. For example, Robbing Uncle Sam. Though I have ensured CJ's health using a cheat, I have to take care of Ryder's life by loading all 6 boxes before he dies in gun battle with soldiers. Can anyone here tell me how cheats can be of help in such a situation? Or which cheat(s) should I use to pass such a mission?
Yes...! But I have to do it before Ryder dies right? So thats exactly the problem... I can't put all the boxes in time, inside the truck.. So I was wondering whether I could use any cheats to assist. Unfortunately most of the cheats are not of much use in passing missions.
We've tested every code on this list ourselves. All your favorite San Andreas cheats can be found below, from infinite ammo and all weapons, flying cars and chaos mode, to spawning the Rhino tank or the jetpack.
Make sure you select the right code for the cheat you want to use, depending on whether you have the original version or the definitive (trilogy) edition of GTA San Andreas, as the button combinations are slightly different between the two.
Big Head Mode: UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, B, A
This is a brand new cheat code only available in the Definitive Edition. It will give all NPCs, as well as CJ, big heads. Does not work in the original version of the game.
Lock Wanted Level: B, RIGHT, B, RIGHT, LEFT, X, Y, UP
Lock your wanted level on whatever number of stars you are. Even though there is a single cheat code, this cheat still works in both the original and Definitive Edition.
Six-Star Wanted Level: B, RIGHT, B, RIGHT, LEFT, X, A, DOWN
Instantly get a 6-star wanted level. Even though there is a single cheat code, this cheat still works in both the original and Definitive Edition.
Maximum Fat: Y, UP, UP, LEFT, RIGHT, X, B, DOWN
CJ gets as fat as possible. Even though there is a single cheat code, this cheat still works in both the original and Definitive Edition.
Maximum Muscle: Y, UP, UP, LEFT, RIGHT, X, B, LEFT
CJ bulks up, obtaining maximum muscle. Even though there is a single cheat code, this cheat still works in both the original and Definitive Edition.
Minimum Fat and Muscle: Y, UP, UP, LEFT, RIGHT, X, B, RIGHT
CJ loses weight and muscle. Even though there is a single cheat code, this cheat still works in both the original and Definitive Edition.