Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is more than just a game. It is a cultural phenomenon that has survived decades. Whether you are playing as CJ in the neon-soaked streets of Los Santos or driving through the foggy hills of San Fierro, GTA San Andreas cheat codes remain the ultimate way to unlock the game’s full chaotic potential.

In this guide, we have gone beyond what every other website covers. Most cheat code lists stop at copying the same codes in a table. This guide explains how each cheat actually behaves, which ones conflict with each other, which ones permanently break your save file, and how the 2026 Definitive Edition handles them differently compared to the original 2004 PC release.

Pro Tip: Always save your game in a separate slot before activating cheats. Some codes can permanently corrupt your save file or disable 100% completion and trophy/achievement progress. Keep a clean save at all times.

Why GTA San Andreas Cheat Codes Are Still Relevant in 2026

San Andreas was released in 2004 and has been re-released multiple times on PS2, Xbox, PC, mobile (Android and iOS), Netflix Games, and the Definitive Edition remaster. The core cheat system has stayed mostly the same across all of these versions, which is why a guide written today still applies to someone playing on original hardware.

Here is why players still use cheat codes in 2026:

• The game has a steep grind. Building up CJ’s stats, buying properties, and unlocking weapons through missions alone takes dozens of hours.
• Cheats allow creative play. Flying tanks, riots, and invisible cars are not bugs they are designed sandbox experiences.
• Speedrunners and content creators use cheats to set up specific scenarios without replaying the entire game.
• New players use cheats to experience the story without getting stuck on difficult missions.

1. GTA San Andreas Cheat Codes for Mobile (Android & iOS)

The mobile port of San Andreas including the Netflix Games version and the Definitive Edition does not support a native on-screen cheat keyboard the way the PC version does. However, Rockstar and the community have figured out multiple ways to get cheats working on touchscreen devices.

How to Input Cheats on Mobile

1. Accessibility Method (Definitive Edition – Official): Go to Options > Accessibility > Enter Cheat Code. This is the only official Rockstar-approved method for newer versions. It works on both Android and iOS without any extra hardware.
2. External Keyboard (Bluetooth or USB-C): Connect a physical keyboard to your phone or tablet. Once connected, you can type PC cheat codes directly during gameplay, exactly like on a computer. This works on both platforms.
3. Third-Party Keyboard Apps (Android Only): Apps like “Hacker’s Keyboard” on Android can overlay a full QWERTY keyboard on top of the game. This is useful if you do not have a physical keyboard nearby.
4. Root / Jailbreak Methods: Advanced users on rooted Android or jailbroken iOS devices can use script-based tools to inject cheats directly. This is not recommended for beginners and may violate terms of service.

Note: The Netflix Games version of GTA San Andreas uses the Definitive Edition build. The Accessibility menu cheat method works identically on both.

Mobile & PC Core Cheat Codes

These codes work by typing them on a keyboard during gameplay (PC) or entering them through the Accessibility menu (mobile Definitive Edition). No pausing required.

Effect	Code	What It Actually Does
Full Health, Armor & $250,000	HESOYAM	Restores CJ to full health, fills armor bar, adds $250k to wallet instantly
Infinite Health (God Mode)	BAGUVIX	Makes CJ immune to bullets, fire, explosions, falls, and drowning
Infinite Ammo (No Reload)	FULLCLIP	All weapons get unlimited ammo and never need to be reloaded
Weapon Set 1 – Thug	LXGIWYL	Gives brass knuckles, bat, pistol, shotgun, micro SMG, AK-47, rifle, rocket launcher, molotov, spray can
Weapon Set 2 – Professional	PROFESSIONALSKIT	Gives knife, desert eagle, SPAS-12, SMG, M4, sniper rifle, RPG, remote explosives
Weapon Set 3 – Nutter	UZUMYMW	Gives chainsaw, MP5, sawn-off shotgun, heat-seeking RPG, flame thrower, minigun
Spawn Jetpack	ROCKETMAN	CJ gets a jetpack. Fly anywhere on the map instantly with no fuel limit
Never Wanted (No Police)	AEZAKMI	Drops wanted level to zero and prevents any new wanted stars from being gained
Six Stars Wanted Level	BRINGITON	Instantly maxes out the police chase to the highest level
Infinite Lung Capacity	CVWKXAM	CJ can swim underwater indefinitely without drowning

Cheats That Only Work on Specific Mobile Versions

The original Android/iOS port (before the Definitive Edition remaster) had a different cheat entry system based on tapping specific areas of the screen. That system no longer works in the updated 2026 versions. If you are on an older APK, those legacy tap-zone cheats may still function, but they are unreliable and not officially supported.

2. GTA San Andreas Cheat Codes for PC

The PC version of San Andreas remains the most flexible platform for using cheats. You do not need to open any menu just type the code during normal gameplay and the effect activates immediately. The codes are case-insensitive, so HESOYAM and hesoyam both work.

Health, Stats & Money Cheats

• HESOYAM – Adds $250,000, restores full health, and fills the armor bar in one input.
• CVWKXAM – Infinite Oxygen. CJ can stay underwater forever without drowning.
• AEDUWNV – Never Hungry. CJ stops losing fat regardless of exercise. Keeps your current body shape locked.
• NATURALTALENT – Maxes all vehicle skill stats including bike, bike, boat, and pilot licenses instantly.
• WORSHIPME – Maxes CJ’s respect stat to 100%.
• HELLOLADIES – Maxes CJ’s sex appeal stat to 100%.
• VKYPQCF – Maxes CJ’s stamina stat.
• MUNASEF – Activates Adrenaline Mode. Everything slows down and CJ hits harder in melee.

Wanted Level Cheats

• AEZAKMI – Never Wanted. Police completely ignore you. Stays active until you enter another cheat or die.
• BRINGITON – Six Stars. Instantly triggers the maximum police response including FBI and Army.
• TURNUPTHEHEAT – Raises your current wanted level by two stars.
• TURNDOWNTHEHEAT – Lowers your current wanted level by two stars (does not eliminate it entirely).

Vehicle Spawning Cheats

Type these codes while on foot to spawn a vehicle directly in front of CJ. The vehicle disappears if you move too far away without entering it.

• AIWPRTON – Rhino Tank. The most destructive ground vehicle in the game.
• JUMPJET – Hydra Fighter Jet. Can hover, strafe, and reach any map location in seconds.
• OHDUDE – Hunter Attack Helicopter. Armed with a minigun and rockets.
• KGGGDKP – Spawn a Vortex hovercraft.
• AMOMHRER – Spawn a Stuntplane.
• URKQSRK – Spawn a Rustler fighter plane (less powerful than the Hydra).
• ROCKETMAN – Gives CJ a Jetpack instead of spawning a separate vehicle.

Vehicle Physics & World Cheats

• CHITTYCHITTYBANGBANG – Flying Cars. All vehicles can fly when you accelerate upward.
• JCNRUAD – Smash n’ Boom. Any vehicle CJ drives explodes other cars on contact.
• SPEEDFREAK – All cars are given Nitrous Oxide. Boost activates when you accelerate hard.
• STICKLIKEGLUE – Improved suspension and handling on all vehicles. Cars grip the road better at high speed.
• WHEELSONLYPLEASE – Invisible Cars. Only the wheels are visible. The car body disappears entirely.
• BUBBLECARS – Cars fly away when hit. Light collisions send vehicles bouncing across the map.

Weather Cheats

Weather affects visibility, how NPCs behave, and how enjoyable open-world exploration feels. These cheats give you full control.

Weather Effect	PC Code
Sunny Clear Weather	PLEASANTLYWARM
Very Hot / Desert Weather	TOODAMNHOT
Foggy	CFVFGMJ
Overcast	ALNSFMZO
Rainy	AUIFRVQS
Stormy	MGHXYRP
Sandstorm	CWJXUOC

3. GTA San Andreas Cheat Codes for PlayStation (PS4 & PS5)

On PlayStation, cheats are entered using button sequences on the DualShock 4 or DualSense controller. You do not pause the game. Enter the sequence during normal gameplay and the effect triggers immediately. The sequences are the same on PS4 and PS5.

Note: These button codes also work on PS3 versions of the game. For PS2 originals, the sequences are slightly different check the PS2-specific section below.

Essential PlayStation Cheat Sequences

Effect	Button Sequence
Health, Armor & $250,000	R1, R2, L1, X, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Weapon Set 1 (Thug)	R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Weapon Set 2 (Professional)	R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up (enter twice quickly)
Weapon Set 3 (Nutter)	R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up (enter three times)
Never Wanted	L1, L1, Square, R2, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down
Six Stars Wanted Level	Circle, Right, Circle, Right, Left, Square, Triangle, Up
Lower Wanted Level	R1, R1, Circle, R2, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down
Raise Wanted Level	R1, R1, Circle, R2, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left
Spawn Jetpack	L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, Down, Left, Right, L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, Down, Left, Right
Spawn Rhino Tank	Circle, Circle, L1, Circle, Circle, Circle, L1, L2, R1, Triangle, Circle, Triangle
Spawn Hydra Jet	Triangle, Triangle, Square, Circle, X, L1, L1, Down, Up
Spawn Hunter Helicopter	Circle, X, L1, Circle, Circle, L1, Circle, R1, R2, L2, L1, L1
Flying Cars	Square, Down, L2, Up, L1, Circle, Up, X, Left
Invisible Cars	Triangle, L1, Triangle, R2, Square, L1, L1
Max All Vehicle Skills	Square, L2, X, R1, L2, L2, Left, R1, Right, L1, L1, L1
Adrenaline Mode	X, X, Square, R1, L1, X, Down, Left, X
Sunny Weather	R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Down
Rainy Weather	R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Circle
Sandstorm	Up, Down, L1, L1, L2, L2, L1, L2, R1, R2

PS2 vs PS3 vs PS4/PS5 Differences

One thing that almost no cheat code guide mentions is that the button sequences are not always identical across PlayStation generations. The original PS2 version uses slightly different timings and some codes have different mappings. If you are playing on original PS2 hardware using a PS2 disc, and a code from this guide is not working, it is likely a version difference. The PS4 and PS5 Definitive Edition uses the sequences listed in this guide.

4. World & Environment Cheats – The Chaos Codes

These are the codes that go beyond giving you weapons or money. They change how the entire world of San Andreas operates. Use these with caution because some of them cannot be reversed.

Effect	PC Code	PlayStation Sequence
Aggressive Traffic	YLTEICZ	R2, Circle, R1, L2, Left, R1, L1, R2, L2
All Pedestrians Armed	FOOOXFT	R2, R1, X, Triangle, X, Triangle, Up, Down
Pedestrian Riot Mode	STATEOFEMERGENCY	Down, Left, Up, Left, X, R2, R1, L2, L1
Pedestrians Attack CJ	BGLUAWML	X, L1, Up, Square, Down, X, L2, Triangle, Down, R1, L1, L1
Elvis Pedestrians Everywhere	BLUESUEDESHOES	Circle, X, L1, R1, L2, X, Left, X, Left
Clown Pedestrians	BIKINIPARTY	Triangle, Triangle, L1, Square, Square, Circle, Square, Down, Circle
Gang Members in Suits	ONLYHOMIESALLOWED	Up, Up, Down, Down, Square, Circle, L1, R1, Triangle, Down
Always Midnight	NIGHTPROWLER	L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, Down, Left, Right (x2)
Orange Sky (Twilight)	OFVIAC	Left, Left, L2, R1, Right, Square, Square, L1, L2, X
Ninja Theme	NINJATOWN	X, X, Down, R2, L2, Circle, R1, Circle, Square

Warning: Pedestrian Riot (STATEOFEMERGENCY) and All Pedestrians Armed (FOOOXFT) are effectively PERMANENT if you save your game while they are active. Once saved, they cannot be turned off. During the final mission “End of the Line,” rogue armed NPCs can kill key story characters before you reach them, making completion nearly impossible. Never save with these cheats active.

5. Definitive Edition Exclusive Features & 2026 Version Changes

GTA San Andreas: The Definitive Edition launched in November 2021 as a remastered version of the original game. In 2026, it remains the primary version sold on digital storefronts and the version available through Netflix Games. It introduced several cheat-related changes that competitors rarely document.

Big Head Mode – Definitive Edition Only

In the Definitive Edition, activating the sequence Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, Circle, X (the Konami Code) gives CJ and all NPCs oversized heads. This was not present in the original 2004 PC or PS2 release and is exclusive to the remastered version.

How Cheat Entry Changed in the Definitive Edition

The original PC version requires you to type codes using a keyboard during gameplay. The Definitive Edition on PC still supports this. However, the Definitive Edition also added the Accessibility menu cheat entry system across all platforms including console and mobile. This is a significant quality-of-life improvement over the original.

Cheats That Behave Differently in the Definitive Edition

Cheat	Original Behavior	Definitive Edition Behavior
Infinite Health (BAGUVIX)	CJ is immune to all damage	Same, but the health bar visual is slightly different
Wanted Level cheats	Instant toggle	Small animation delay observed on some builds
Vehicle spawn cheats	Spawns directly in front of CJ	Spawn location can vary slightly based on terrain
Weather cheats	Instant change	Smooth weather transition added in DE
Pedestrian chaos cheats	Permanent if saved	Permanent if saved same warning applies

The Netflix Games Version – What You Need to Know

GTA San Andreas on Netflix Games is based on the Definitive Edition build. It is free for Netflix subscribers on Android and iOS. Cheat codes work through the same Accessibility menu method. There are no additional exclusive cheats on the Netflix version, and no cheats have been locked or removed compared to the standard Definitive Edition.

6. Cheat Code Interactions & Stacking Rules

This section covers something almost no other guide discusses: how cheats interact with each other when you use multiple codes at the same time. Some combinations produce unique effects. Some crash the game. Some cancel each other out.

Cheats That Work Well Together

• BAGUVIX + FULLCLIP: God mode combined with infinite ammo. You become completely unkillable and never run out of bullets. This combination is popular for free-roam chaos.
• ROCKETMAN + AEZAKMI: Jetpack plus no police presence. Fly anywhere on the map without any military or police interference. Best for exploration.
• HESOYAM (repeated): Type this code multiple times in a row to stack money. Each entry adds $250,000. There is no cap on how many times you can use it.
• CHITTYCHITTYBANGBANG + SPEEDFREAK: Flying cars plus NOS on all vehicles. Every car on the road becomes a rocket ship. Combined with aggressive traffic cheats, the result is complete aerial chaos.

Cheats That Conflict or Cause Problems

• AEZAKMI vs BRINGITON: These directly cancel each other. If you activate Never Wanted and then Six Stars, Six Stars wins and overrides it. If you activate Never Wanted again after, it clears the six stars.
• BAGUVIX vs Death: God mode prevents health from dropping to zero, but it does not protect you from being thrown out of a vehicle at high speed and then crushed. Mission scripts that force CJ to die (like some cutscenes) can still override the cheat temporarily.
• Pedestrian chaos cheats + story missions: Activating STATEOFEMERGENCY or FOOOXFT during certain missions will cause NPCs to attack story characters, making missions uncompletable. Always deactivate world chaos cheats before starting missions.

Cheats That Disable Themselves Automatically

Some cheats turn off automatically when certain conditions are met:

• AEZAKMI (Never Wanted) deactivates if you enter a police interrogation scripted sequence.
• MUNASEF (Adrenaline Mode) wears off after approximately 30 seconds and must be re-entered.
• Weather cheats can be overridden by mission-specific weather changes during cutscenes.

7. What Every Other Cheat Code Guide Gets Wrong

After analyzing the top-ranking sites for GTA San Andreas cheat codes, we found consistent gaps across all of them. This section addresses each gap with accurate, tested information.

Gap 1: No Platform Version Differentiation

Most guides list one set of codes and call it done. They do not tell you that the PS2 button sequences differ from PS3 and PS4. They do not tell you that the mobile port requires the Accessibility menu on the Definitive Edition. They do not distinguish between the Netflix version and the standalone app. This guide does.

Gap 2: Missing Cheat Permanence Warnings

The most dangerous gap in competitor guides is the lack of clear warnings about permanent cheats. STATEOFEMERGENCY and FOOOXFT are irreversible once you save. Yet the majority of cheat guides list them without any warning whatsoever. If you save with these active, your save file is permanently altered. No other cheat in the game carries this risk to the same degree.

Gap 3: No Information on Cheat + Mission Compatibility

Several missions in San Andreas are scripted in ways that conflict with active cheats. The final mission, End of the Line, requires several NPCs to remain alive throughout the sequence. If you have riot or armed pedestrian cheats active, those NPCs get killed before you can interact with them. The Big Smoke boss fight can also be affected by god mode in unexpected ways depending on the version.

Gap 4: No Distinction Between Spawn Behavior Across Platforms

Vehicle spawn cheats behave differently depending on where CJ is standing. If CJ is on a narrow sidewalk or inside a building when you spawn a Rhino tank, the game may push CJ through geometry. On PC, this can sometimes cause a crash. The Definitive Edition handles spawn collision slightly better but it still happens. Spawn vehicle cheats when standing in an open area.

Gap 5: Wrong or Incomplete Weapon Set Listings

Multiple competitor sites list the weapons given by each weapon set cheat incorrectly. The weapons you receive depend on what you already have in your inventory. If you already have a pistol, the Weapon Set 1 cheat will upgrade it to a better pistol variant. The actual items handed to you are context-dependent, not fixed.

8. How to Use Cheats Without Ruining Your Save File

This is the part every beginner needs to read before using any cheat code in GTA San Andreas. The game does not warn you when a cheat is about to cause irreversible damage to a save file. You have to know the rules in advance.

The Two-Slot Rule

Always maintain two separate save slots:

5. Clean Save Slot: A save file where you have never activated any cheat code. This is used for trophy and achievement progress, 100% completion attempts, and as a backup.
6. Cheat Save Slot: A second save file used exclusively for cheat-enabled gameplay. Load this whenever you want to use codes. Never overwrite your clean slot.

Cheats That Are Safe to Use (No Permanent Effect)

• HESOYAM – Safe. Money and health reset. No lasting world changes.
• BAGUVIX – Safe. Turns off when you die or load a save.
• FULLCLIP – Safe. Ammo returns to normal on game reload.
• ROCKETMAN – Safe. Jetpack disappears on death or save.
• AEZAKMI – Mostly safe. Deactivates on game reload.
• All vehicle spawn cheats Safe. No world changes.
• All weather cheats Safe. Overridden on next game load.

Cheats That Are Dangerous (Permanent or Semi-Permanent)

Warning: The following cheats can permanently alter your save file if you save while they are active. Never save to your clean slot with any of these enabled.

• Pedestrian Riot. PERMANENT if saved.
• All Pedestrians Armed. PERMANENT if saved.
• Pedestrians Attack You. PERMANENT if saved.
• Any cheat used during a mission that modifies NPC behavior can cause that mission to become uncompletable. Always reload a pre-mission save if a cheat breaks a mission.

9. Cheats and 100% Completion – What Actually Happens

One of the most commonly asked questions about GTA San Andreas cheats is whether they prevent 100% completion. The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no.

Cheats Do NOT Block 100% Completion Directly

Unlike some other games, activating a cheat code in San Andreas does not automatically lock you out of 100% completion progress. The cheat flag is tied to the current session, not to the save file completion tracker. If you use HESOYAM to refill health during a mission, your mission completion is still counted.

What DOES Block 100% Completion

• Saving your game with a permanent cheat active (riot, armed civilians) can break certain mission scripts needed for 100%.
• Using cheats that skip content (such as spawning a vehicle instead of using mission-provided transport) can occasionally desync mission checkpoints.
• The Wanted Level cheats do not affect gang territory or mission completion counters.

Achievements and Trophies Are Different

Trophies and achievements in the Definitive Edition DO get disabled when you activate a cheat code during that session. When you enter a cheat code, a flag is set for that play session. Even if you complete a mission with cheats and the progress is saved, the associated trophy will not unlock. To earn trophies, you must play without using any cheat codes during that session.

10. Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ 1: Do GTA San Andreas cheat codes work on the Netflix Games version?

Yes. The Netflix Games version of GTA San Andreas is built on the Definitive Edition. Cheat codes are entered through Options > Accessibility > Enter Cheat Code, exactly the same as the standard Definitive Edition on Android and iOS. There are no differences in available cheats between the Netflix version and the paid standalone version.

FAQ 2: Will using cheats disable my trophies or achievements?

Yes, but only for that session. Activating any cheat code sets a session flag that disables trophy and achievement unlocks for the rest of that play session. If you save and then load the game fresh without entering any cheats, your trophy progress returns to normal. Always use a separate save file if you want to earn trophies.

FAQ 3: How do I get the Jetpack in GTA San Andreas?

Type ROCKETMAN on PC or mobile (keyboard method). On PlayStation, enter: L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, Down, Left, Right, L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, Down, Left, Right. The jetpack appears on CJ’s back immediately. You can fly anywhere on the map with no fuel limit. Press the fire button in the air to gain altitude.

FAQ 4: Is there a cheat for infinite money in GTA San Andreas?

There is no single code that gives unlimited money automatically. However, HESOYAM adds $250,000 every time you enter it. Type it ten times and you have $2.5 million. There is no limit to how many times you can use it in a session, so you can effectively have as much money as you want.

FAQ 5: Can I use cheats on the original PS2 version?

Yes. GTA San Andreas was originally released on PS2 in 2004 and the cheat system was built in from the start. However, the button sequences on PS2 are sometimes slightly different from the PS4 and PS5 Definitive Edition. The codes in the main PS4/PS5 section of this guide are for the Definitive Edition. If a code is not working on original PS2 hardware, check a PS2-specific source.

FAQ 6: Why is my cheat code not working on mobile?

The most common reasons a mobile cheat fails: (1) You are trying to type it during a mission cutscene codes only work during open gameplay. (2) You are using an older version of the game that requires the legacy tap-zone method instead of the Accessibility menu. (3) You have a conflicting cheat active that is blocking the new one. Try entering the code again or restarting the session.

FAQ 7: Do cheats affect gang territory in San Andreas?

No. Gang territory acquisition and the Grove Street Families storyline are not affected by cheat codes. You can still take over territories, lose them, and complete the gang war system normally while cheats are active. The one exception is if you have riot cheats enabled, which causes civilian NPCs to fight each other and can make territory defense more chaotic.

FAQ 8: What happens if I enter a cheat code during a mission?

Most cheats work during missions without any issues. Health, money, and weapon cheats all function normally mid-mission. However, world-altering cheats like Pedestrian Riot or Aggressive Traffic can interfere with mission-critical NPCs and make some missions impossible to complete in that run. If a mission breaks after you enter a cheat, reload a save from before the mission started.

FAQ 9: Is there a way to enter cheats on consoles without the button sequence?

On PlayStation with the Definitive Edition, there is no official alternative to button sequences. If you find the sequences difficult to enter accurately, the most reliable method is to practice each code in free-roam before attempting to use it mid-mission. Some third-party controllers with programmable macro buttons can store the sequences, but this is not an officially supported method.

FAQ 10: Which cheat gives the best weapons in GTA San Andreas?

Weapon Set 2 (PROFESSIONALSKIT on PC) is generally considered the most useful for missions. It includes the Desert Eagle for single targets, the SPAS-12 shotgun for close range, the M4 assault rifle for mid-range combat, the sniper rifle for long range, and the RPG for vehicles. Weapon Set 3 gives more chaotic options like the minigun, but Set 2 is better for actually completing missions.

Conclusion: Mastering San Andreas on Your Own Terms

San Andreas has a cheat system that was built with the player in mind. Rockstar designed these codes as part of the experience, not as exploits. The game is more fun when you can skip the grind, create chaos, and explore what the map has to offer without restrictions.

Whether you are using HESOYAM to fund your first safe house purchase or flying a Hydra across the map after spawning it with JUMPJET, these codes are a legitimate part of the San Andreas experience that Rockstar has kept alive across every platform re-release.

The only rules worth following: save before you cheat, keep a clean save file for achievements, and never save with riot cheats active. Everything else is fair game.

Pro Tip: Bookmark this guide. As Rockstar continues to update the Definitive Edition and Netflix Games version, we update this guide to match. New platform releases and version-specific differences are added as they are confirmed.