GTA San Andreas cheats give CJ instant money, full health, every weapon, and any vehicle through a typed code on PC or a button sequence on console. HESOYAM grants $250,000 plus full health and armor. ROCKETMAN spawns the jetpack. AEZAKMI locks your wanted level. Every code for every platform sits in the tables below.
AboutGTA built this guide to solve one problem fast: finding the correct code for your platform without digging through outdated forum posts. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games, shipped with close to 90 cheats in 2004.
Some codes still work today. Some do not carry over into GTA: The Trilogy, The Definitive Edition. We cover every category below: money, health, weapons, wanted level, vehicles, CJ stats, gangs, traffic, pedestrians, weather, time, and themes.
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What Are GTA San Andreas Cheats?
GTA San Andreas cheats are built-in codes that change CJ’s health, money, weapons, wanted level, vehicles, weather, and pedestrian behavior on command. Players type a word on PC or press a button sequence on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Rockstar Games built nearly 90 cheats into the original 2004 release.
Carl “CJ” Johnson is the entity every cheat acts on. A weapon cheat fills his inventory. A stat cheat changes his muscle or fat rating.
A vehicle cheat spawns a car, tank, or aircraft next to him wherever he stands, in Los Santos, San Fierro, or Las Venturas. Rockstar’s support page warns that cheats can trigger glitches or crashes.
The company recommends against saving your game while a cheat sits active. That warning matters more than most players realize, and we cover the reasons in the save-file section below.
How Do You Enter Cheats in Grand Theft Auto San Andreas on PC?
PC players enter cheats by typing the code directly during gameplay on a keyboard, with no pause menu and no console window required. A small text confirmation appears in the corner of the screen once the code registers. Codes work only while CJ moves freely in the game world.
Open the game, load a save or start fresh, and type the code once gameplay begins. HESOYAM works the same way every time. So does ROCKETMAN.
Speed rarely causes PC failures the way it does on controllers. Most PC entry problems trace back to a wrong letter or an extra space, so retype slowly if a code fails on the first attempt. Console players face a different challenge: timing.
How Do You Enter Cheats in GTA San Andreas on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch?
Console players enter cheats by pressing a button sequence in quick succession during active gameplay, without pausing the game. PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch each use different button labels for the same underlying sequence. A missed button or a slow input forces a full restart of the code.
Timing causes most console failures. Community threads on r/GTATrilogy repeat the same advice: enter the sequence fast, and translate button names correctly across generations. X becomes B on Xbox. R1 becomes RB. Circle becomes A on Switch.
Controller layout also affects success. Some players on the Definitive Edition report that switching from Classic to Modern control scheme fixed codes that would not register, particularly the money cheat. Check your control scheme in settings before assuming a code stopped working.
| Platform | Health, Armor, $250,000 |
|---|---|
| PC | HESOYAM |
| PlayStation | R1, R2, L1, X, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up |
| Xbox | RB, RT, LB, A, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up |
| Nintendo Switch | R, ZR, L, B, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up |
What Is the Money Cheat in GTA San Andreas?
The money cheat in Grand Theft Auto San Andreas is HESOYAM on PC, granting CJ $250,000 in cash, full health, full armor, and a repaired vehicle. PlayStation players enter R1, R2, L1, X, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up. The same effect works on every platform through the matching button sequence.
HESOYAM is not a one-time reward. Enter it again and CJ receives another $250,000 on top of whatever he already holds.
An alternate PC string, INEEDSOMEHELP, triggers the identical effect. The reason two different words unlock the same result comes down to how the original game checks cheat input, a detail we explain later in this guide.
What Is the Infinite Health Cheat in GTA San Andreas?
The infinite health cheat is BAGUVIX on PC, which protects CJ from most gunfire and fire damage but does not stop every source of death. PlayStation players press Down, X, Right, Left, Right, R1, Right, Down, Up, Triangle. Falls, drowning, and specific explosions can still kill CJ while the cheat runs.
Some cheat lists label BAGUVIX as full invincibility. That description overstates the effect. CJ survives most firefights but stays vulnerable to environmental hazards.
Pair BAGUVIX with FULLCLIP for a build that survives most combat encounters without touching a health pickup. FULLCLIP removes reload delays and ammo limits, covered next in the weapon section.
| Platform | Infinite Health Code |
|---|---|
| PC | BAGUVIX |
| PlayStation | Down, X, Right, Left, Right, R1, Right, Down, Up, Triangle |
| Xbox | Down, A, Right, Left, Right, RT, Right, Down, Up, Y |
| Nintendo Switch | Removed in Definitive Edition |
What Is the Jetpack Cheat in GTA San Andreas?
The jetpack cheat spawns a wearable jetpack directly on CJ, letting him fly freely over Los Santos, San Fierro, and Las Venturas. PC players type ROCKETMAN. Console players press the matching sequence on their controller. The jetpack ranks among the most requested GTA San Andreas cheats across every platform.
| Platform | Jetpack Code |
|---|---|
| PC | ROCKETMAN |
| PlayStation | L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, Down, Left, Right, L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, Down, Left, Right |
| Xbox | LB, LT, RB, RT, Up, Down, Left, Right, LB, LT, RB, RT, Up, Down, Left, Right |
| Nintendo Switch | L, ZL, R, ZR, Up, Down, Left, Right, L, ZL, R, ZR, Up, Down, Left, Right |
Avoid triggering this cheat while standing on a mission marker. Players report crashes when the jetpack spawns directly on top of a mission trigger point, a detail rarely mentioned in older cheat lists.
What Are the GTA San Andreas Weapon Cheats?
Grand Theft Auto San Andreas holds three weapon set cheats, each spawning a different loadout around CJ instantly. Weapon Set 1 provides a bat, pistol, and shotgun. Weapon Set 2 adds a sniper rifle and flamethrower. Weapon Set 3 unlocks a chainsaw, combat shotgun, and heat-seeking rocket launcher.
| Weapon Set | Includes | PC Code |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1, Thug Tools | Brass Knuckles, Bat, Pistol, Shotgun, Mini SMG, AK-47, Rocket Launcher, Molotov, Spray Can | LXGIWYL |
| Set 2, Professional Tools | Knife, Pistol, Sawed-Off Shotgun, Tec-9, Sniper Rifle, Flamethrower, Grenades, Fire Extinguisher | PROFESSIONALSKIT |
| Set 3, Nutter Tools | Chainsaw, Silenced Pistol, Combat Shotgun, M4, Bazooka, Plastic Explosive | UZUMYMW |
Pair a weapon set with FULLCLIP for infinite ammo and no reload delay. On PlayStation, enter L1, R1, Square, R1, Left, R2, R1, Left, Square, Down, L1, L1. On Xbox, use LB, RB, X, RB, Left, RT, RB, Left, X, Down, LB, LB.
One more weapon-related code deserves a mention here. PROFESSIONALKILLER pushes every weapon CJ carries to Hitman skill level instantly, skipping hours of practice range grinding. Players who want a specific loadout for a build or challenge run often pair these codes with our GTA San Andreas mods guide, which covers custom weapon skins and gameplay tweaks beyond the built-in cheat list.
What Is the Wanted Level Cheat in GTA San Andreas?
The wanted level cheat set lets players clear, raise, lock, or maximize their star rating on command. TURNDOWNTHEHEAT clears the current wanted level to zero. AEZAKMI locks the wanted level so normal actions stop raising it. BRINGITON instantly triggers a six-star wanted level for maximum police pressure.
| Effect | PC Code |
|---|---|
| Clear wanted level | TURNDOWNTHEHEAT |
| Raise wanted level by 2 stars | TURNUPTHEHEAT |
| Lock current wanted level | AEZAKMI |
| Six-star wanted level | BRINGITON |
Locking the wanted level with AEZAKMI can stall specific story missions, including the Mike Toreno storyline, if police stay nearby. Turn the cheat off and leave the area before continuing a mission that depends on wanted-level changes.
What Vehicle Spawn Cheats Exist in GTA San Andreas?
Vehicle spawn cheats place a specific car, tank, or aircraft directly next to CJ. AIWPRTON spawns the Rhino tank. JUMPJET spawns the Hydra fighter jet. OHDUDE spawns the Hunter attack helicopter. Each vehicle appears instantly wherever CJ currently stands, ready to drive or fly.
| Vehicle | PC Code | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rhino Tank | AIWPRTON | Military |
| Hydra | JUMPJET | Fighter jet |
| Hunter | OHDUDE | Attack helicopter |
| Stunt Plane | FLYINGTOSTUNT | Aircraft |
| Monster Truck | MONSTERMASH | Ground vehicle |
| Vortex Hovercraft | KGGGDKP | Hovercraft |
| Parachute | AIYPWZQP | Equipment |
| Hotring Racer #1 | VROCKPOKEY | Race car |
| Hotring Racer #2 | VPJTQWV | Race car |
| Romero | WHERESTHEFUNERAL | Hearse |
| Stretch Limo | CELEBRITYSTATUS | Luxury vehicle |
| Trashmaster | TRUEGRIME | Garbage truck |
| Caddy | RZHSUEW | Golf cart |
| Quad Bike | FOURWHEELFUN | ATV |
| Tanker Truck | AMOMHRER | Heavy vehicle |
| Dozer | ITSALLBULL | Construction vehicle |
| Rancher | JQNTDMH | SUV |
For a full breakdown of which spawned vehicles handle best in races or stunts, check our best GTA San Andreas vehicles ranked guide. Beyond spawning, San Andreas holds a separate category of codes that change how vehicles behave once they hit the road.
What Are the GTA San Andreas CJ Stat Cheats?
CJ stat cheats push a specific attribute to its maximum or minimum value instantly, skipping the gym, restaurant, or tattoo parlor grind. BUFFMEUP maxes out Muscle. BTCDBCB maxes out Fat. WORSHIPME maxes Respect, and HELLOLADIES maxes Sex Appeal. Each stat cheat targets one attribute without touching the others.
| Effect | PC Code |
|---|---|
| Max Muscle | BUFFMEUP |
| Max Fat | BTCDBCB |
| Minimum Muscle and Fat | KVGYZQK |
| Infinite Lung Capacity | CVWKXAM |
| Never Get Hungry | AEDUWNV |
| Maximum Respect | WORSHIPME |
| Maximum Sex Appeal | HELLOLADIES |
| Hitman Level for All Weapons | PROFESSIONALKILLER |
Infinite Lung Capacity removes the need to surface for air, which speeds up underwater missions considerably. Never Get Hungry stops CJ’s hunger meter from dropping, though this specific code sits on the list of cheats missing from the Definitive Edition, covered further down this page.
What Are the GTA San Andreas Gang Cheats?
Gang cheats change how San Andreas gangs behave around CJ, from recruiting followers to flooding the streets with rival members. ONLYHOMIESALLOWED replaces pedestrians with gang members. BIFBUZZ clears normal pedestrians so only gangs remain. SJMAHPE lets CJ recruit almost anyone as a follower armed with a pistol.
| Effect | PC Code |
|---|---|
| Gang Members Mode | ONLYHOMIESALLOWED |
| Gang Control | BIFBUZZ |
| Recruit Anyone, Pistol | SJMAHPE |
| Recruit Anyone, Rocket Launcher | ZSOXFSQ |
Recruiting with a rocket launcher turns a single follower into serious backup during a firefight, though the same follower can level buildings and vehicles by accident. Gang cheats work well alongside pedestrian cheats for players building chaotic sandbox scenarios, covered next.
What Are the GTA San Andreas Traffic and Vehicle Behavior Cheats?
Traffic and vehicle behavior cheats change how every car on the road handles, moves, or looks, rather than spawning a single new vehicle. CHITTYCHITTYBANGBANG makes cars fly. SPEEDFREAK adds nitrous to every car on the road. STICKLIKEGLUE gives CJ’s current vehicle perfect handling on any surface.
| Effect | PC Code |
|---|---|
| Flying Cars | CHITTYCHITTYBANGBANG |
| Flying Boats | FLYINGFISH |
| Drive on Water | GKPNMQ |
| Perfect Vehicle Handling | STICKLIKEGLUE |
| All Cars Have Nitrous | SPEEDFREAK |
| Blow Up All Cars | CPKTNWT |
| Traffic Lights Stay Green | ZEIIVG |
| Aggressive Traffic | YLTEICZ |
| Reduced Traffic | GHOSTTOWN |
| Invisible Cars | WHEELSONLYPLEASE |
| Super Bunny Hop, BMX | CJPHONEHOME |
| Moon Car Gravity | BUBBLECARS |
| Pink Cars | LLQPFBN |
| Black Cars | IOWDLAC |
| Sports Cars | EVERYONEISRICH |
| Junk Cars | EVERYONEISPOOR |
Invisible Cars sits among the codes removed from the Definitive Edition, so console and remaster players should not expect this one to register. Moon Car Gravity sends vehicles flying on light impact, which pairs well with Blow Up All Cars for a sandbox demolition session.
What Are the GTA San Andreas Pedestrian Cheats?
Pedestrian cheats change how non-player characters behave around CJ on the street, turning ordinary passersby into rioters, attackers, or armed civilians. STATEOFEMERGENCY triggers a citywide riot. FOOOXFT arms every pedestrian. BLUESUEDESHOES replaces every pedestrian with an Elvis impersonator. These cheats carry the highest risk of breaking a mission.
| Effect | PC Code |
|---|---|
| Pedestrian Riot | STATEOFEMERGENCY |
| Chaos Mode | AJLOJYQY |
| Bounty on Your Head | BAGOWPG |
| Pedestrians Attack With Guns | BGLUAWML |
| Pedestrians Have Weapons | FOOOXFT |
| All Pedestrians Are Elvis | BLUESUEDESHOES |
GTA Wiki specifically documents that riot-related effects can remain locked into a saved game and interfere with story missions. Treat this category as an experimental sandbox tool, not a code to run before a scripted mission, a rule that applies equally to the theme cheats below.
What Are the GTA San Andreas Weather Cheats?
Weather cheats change the sky, lighting, and precipitation across San Andreas instantly, without waiting for the in-game cycle to shift naturally. MGHXYRM triggers sunny weather. AUIFRVQS triggers a storm. CWJXUOC creates a sandstorm across the map. Each weather cheat overrides the current forecast the moment it registers.
| Effect | PC Code |
|---|---|
| Cloudy Weather | ALNSFMZO |
| Foggy Weather | CFVFGMJ |
| Stormy Weather | AUIFRVQS |
| Sunny Weather | MGHXYRM |
| Very Sunny Weather | ICIKPYH |
| Sandstorm | CWJXUOC |
Weather cheats work well for screenshot and video content, since they let players match a specific mood without waiting through an in-game day-night cycle. Time manipulation, covered next, offers a similar shortcut for lighting.
What Are the GTA San Andreas Time Cheats?
Time cheats lock the in-game clock to a specific hour or change how fast time passes. NIGHTPROWLER locks the clock to midnight. OFVIAC locks it to 21:00. YSOHNUL speeds up the clock considerably. Each code overrides the natural day-night cycle until toggled off again.
| Effect | PC Code |
|---|---|
| Always Midnight | NIGHTPROWLER |
| Always 21:00 | OFVIAC |
| Slow Motion | SLOWITDOWN |
| Fast Motion | SPEEDITUP |
| Faster Clock | YSOHNUL |
Slow Motion and Fast Motion affect gameplay speed, not just the clock, which changes combat and driving pace considerably. Toggle either code off before a timed mission, since a slowed or accelerated game state can throw off mission timers.
What Are the GTA San Andreas Theme Cheats?
Theme cheats change pedestrian clothing, vehicle types, and CJ’s outfit to match a specific atmosphere across the map. LIFESABEACH triggers Beach Party mode. NINJATOWN triggers the Triad theme. CRAZYTOWN triggers the Funhouse theme. Several theme cheats did not survive the move to the Definitive Edition.
| Effect | PC Code | Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Party Mode | LIFESABEACH | Works |
| Triad Theme | NINJATOWN | Removed |
| Funhouse Theme | CRAZYTOWN | Works |
| Rural Theme | FVTMNBZ | Removed |
| Kinky Theme | LOVECONQUERSALL | Removed |
Rural Theme and Kinky Theme rank among the least reliable codes for players on modern console or PC releases of the remaster. Confirm your version against the removal list below before assuming a theme code failed due to input error.
Which Cheats Were Removed in the Definitive Edition?
GTA: The Trilogy, The Definitive Edition removed several cheats that worked in the original 2004 release. Missing effects include the Never Hungry cheat, invisible cars, the Kinky and Rural themes, and faster gang member spawns. The Definitive Edition also added one new cheat, Big Head Mode, absent from the classic version.
| Cheat | Original Release | Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Never Get Hungry | Works | Removed |
| Invisible Cars | Works | Removed |
| Kinky Theme | Works | Removed |
| Rural Theme | Works | Removed |
| Faster Gang Spawns | Works | Removed |
| Recruit Anyone, Rocket Launcher | Works | Removed |
| Big Head Mode | Absent | Added |
Big Head Mode uses the classic Konami-style sequence on Switch: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, A, B. On PlayStation, swap in Circle and X. On Xbox, swap in B and A.
Players moving between the original release and the remaster should confirm a code against this list before assuming it stopped working due to input error. For deeper coverage of every gameplay change in the remaster, see our GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition changes breakdown.
Do Cheats Disable Achievements and Trophies?
Activating any cheat in GTA San Andreas disables achievement and trophy progress for that save file on modern platforms. Rockstar’s official support documentation confirms this restriction across PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam versions. Players chasing 100 percent completion or specific trophies should avoid cheats entirely on that particular save.
Create a second, separate save file before testing any cheat. Keep your main progression save clean if trophies or achievements matter to you.
This single rule causes more confusion than any other part of the cheat system, based on repeated questions across community forums. Players enable a fun cheat mid-playthrough, then discover their trophy list stopped updating hours later.
Can You Use Cheats on Mobile and Netflix?
Mobile and Netflix versions of GTA San Andreas support cheats, though entry methods differ from PC and console. The Definitive Edition mobile release adds a built-in menu: pause the game, open Options, then Accessibility, then Enter Cheat Code. Original mobile ports require a connected Bluetooth or USB keyboard to type PC-style codes.
Netflix’s version of the Trilogy follows the same Definitive Edition accessibility menu as mobile. No external keyboard is needed on that platform.
Players on the older Android or iOS release, before the Definitive Edition rollout, still rely on the keyboard method. Pair a phone or tablet with Bluetooth, then type any PC code exactly as listed in the tables above.
Is There an Unlimited Money Cheat in GTA San Andreas?
GTA San Andreas holds no dedicated unlimited-money cheat. HESOYAM grants $250,000 each time it runs, and players can enter it repeatedly for an effectively unlimited cash supply. No single code sets CJ’s balance to an infinite or fixed maximum amount.
Repeated HESOYAM entry remains the fastest legitimate route to a large bankroll without grinding missions or side hustles.
Why Does GTA San Andreas Have Two Codes for the Same Cheat?
Several GTA San Andreas cheats respond to two different text strings on PC, such as HESOYAM and INEEDSOMEHELP both granting money and health. The original game checks a hashed version of typed input rather than the exact word. Multiple different strings can produce the same hash, unlocking identical effects.
Players discovered many of the readable, word-based codes years after the game’s 2004 release, once the hashing system became public knowledge. The shorter, original strings like HESOYAM stayed the most recognized versions over time.
This detail explains why some cheat lists show one code and others show a second, seemingly unrelated word for the identical effect. Both work.
What Happens If You Save After Using a Cheat?
Saving a game file while certain cheats stay active can lock in unwanted side effects permanently. Pedestrian Riot mode cannot be turned off once triggered and saved. Some missions, including Burning Desire and Madd Dogg, can become impossible to complete while specific cheats remain active during the mission.
Rockstar’s own guidance recommends avoiding saves entirely while a cheat sits active. Reload a clean save afterward to return to normal gameplay.
Toggle cheats off by re-entering the same code where possible, then confirm the effect stopped before saving. If a cheat will not reverse cleanly, load your backup save instead of risking a broken mission state.
Frequently Asked Questions About GTA San Andreas Cheats
Is there a mission skip cheat in GTA San Andreas?
No built-in cheat skips a story mission. Every mission in GTA San Andreas requires standard completion, though cheats like infinite health or infinite ammo make individual missions considerably easier.
How do you turn off a GTA San Andreas cheat?
Most cheats toggle off by entering the identical code a second time. World-altering effects, including Pedestrian Riot, do not reverse once saved, so reloading a prior save remains the safer fix.
Are GTA San Andreas cheats the same on mobile and PC?
The codes match, but entry methods differ. PC and older mobile ports require typing the code directly, while the Definitive Edition mobile and Netflix versions use an in-game Accessibility menu instead of a keyboard.
What is the invincibility cheat in GTA San Andreas?
BAGUVIX on PC provides near-total health protection against most gunfire and fire damage. CJ can still die from drowning, falling, or specific explosions, so the cheat functions as heavy protection rather than absolute invincibility.
Can GTA San Andreas cheats break a mission?
Certain cheats, particularly Pedestrian Riot and armed pedestrians, can interfere with scripted mission events. Avoid activating world-altering cheats immediately before or during a story mission to prevent scripted triggers from failing.
Does every GTA San Andreas cheat work on every platform?
No. Several cheats, including Invisible Cars, Never Get Hungry, and the Kinky and Rural themes, dropped from the Definitive Edition release. Check the removal table on this page before assuming a code is broken.
Find the Right GTA San Andreas Code Fast
AboutGTA built this list around one goal: getting players the correct code for their platform without guesswork. Bookmark this page, since Rockstar occasionally patches cheat compatibility across the Definitive Edition and its mobile release.
Planning a full playthrough with mods instead of cheats? Our GTA San Andreas mods guide covers texture packs, gameplay overhauls, and community tools that extend the game beyond its built-in cheat list. Tracking what comes next for the franchise? Our GTA 6 release date coverage stays updated as Rockstar shares new details.
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