Entering cheats in GTA San Andreas on Android differs from the classic PC version - there is no console, and button combinations often do not work due to the features of the touch interface. Many players encounter problems: codes are not applied, the game crashes, or cheats only partially work. In this article we will look all current methods of entering cheats on the mobile version, including hidden nuances for different devices and versions of the game.

The peculiarity of the Android port San Andreas is that the developers Rockstar Games adapted the cheat system for touch controls, but left some pitfalls. For example, codes for weapons and vehicles may conflict with autosave, and combinations for immortality are sometimes reset after reloading the level. We tested all methods on the latest versions of the game (including 2.00 and 2.01) and collected working solutions.

1. Preparation: what codes work on Android

Not all cheats are from the original PC versions moved to the mobile port. For example, there are no codes to change the weather or time of day - they have been replaced with built-in functions in the pause menu. But they added new combinations optimized for the touch screen.

Here full list of working categories of cheats on Android:

  • 🔫 Weapons and ammunition (including rare types, for example, Heat-Seeking RPG)
  • 🚗 Transport (spawning specific vehicles, improving performance)
  • 🛡️ Immunity and health (immortality, HP recovery)
  • 💰 Money and reputation (increased balance, increased respect)
  • 👮 Wanted level (reset or increase stars)
  • 🎯 Special skills (endless sprint, super jump)

Important: codes do not work in missionswhere the story event trigger is activated (for example, during chases or roller skates). They can also conflict with mods if you use unofficial builds of the game.

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2. Method 1: entering codes through the virtual keyboard

The most reliable method is to use the game's built-in keyboard. It works on all versions San Andreas for Android, including pirated builds (although there may be bugs).

Step-by-step. instructions:

  1. Start the game and wait for the save to load.
  2. Click on the icon keyboard in the upper right corner of the screen (appears after tapping on an empty space).
  3. Enter a combination of characters without spaces and case. For example, a code for money: 
    HESOYAM
  4. Press Enter on the virtual keyboard. If the code worked, a notification will appear Cheat Activated.

⚠️ Attention: On some devices (for example, Xiaomi with shell MIUI), the virtual keyboard may not appear due to a conflict with system permissions. In this case, try disable auto-rotate screen or use an alternative method (see section 3).

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3. Method 2: using the game chat (for multiplayer mods) If you play with mods like San Andreas Multiplayer or San Andreas Multiplayer, codes are entered through chat. This method is only suitable for unofficial servers where administrators have not disabled cheats.

If you are playing San Andreas with mods like SAMP (San Andreas Multiplayer) or SA-MP, codes are entered via chat. This method is only suitable for unofficial servers where administrators have not disabled cheats.

How to enter the code via chat:

  • 📱 Open the chat by clicking on the icon messages in the interface (usually at the bottom of the screen).
  • 🔤 Enter the command in the format: 
    /cheat [code]

    For example: /cheat AEZAKMI (full body armor and health).

  • 📤 Click Send. If the server supports cheats, the effect will be applied immediately.
⚠️ Attention: On official servers Rockstar using cheats via chat leads to account ban without possibility of recovery. Before entering, check the rules on a specific server.

The list of codes for multi-user mode often differs from the single-player mode. For example, the code for flying wheelbarrow (KANGAROO) in SAMP may not work, but the command /carfly.

4 is available instead. Method 3: external apps (only for rooted devices)

On devices with root access you can use third-party utilities like GameGuardian or Cheat Engine for Android. These apps allow you to edit the game memory, which opens access to cheats that are not in the standard list (for example, changing physics parameters or spawn of custom objects).

Action algorithm:

  1. Install GameGuardian from the official website (not from Google Play!).
  2. Launch the game and minimize it (do not close it!).
  3. Open GameGuardian, select the process com.rockstargames.gtasa.
  4. Enter the value to search (for example, the current amount of money - 1000).
  5. Change the found value to the desired one (for example, 999999999).
⚠️ Attention: Use GameGuardian to online servers (even in a single-player game with an Internet connection) can lead to blocking your Rockstar Social account ClubAlso, the app is often identified by antiviruses as potentially dangerous - this is a false positive, but the risk of infection exists if you download hacked versions.

The advantage of this method is the ability to create custom cheats, for example:

  • 🏃 Endless sprint without fatigue
  • 🔥 Weapon damage ×10
  • 🚁 Helicopter control without altitude restrictions
What will happen if you use GameGuardian on a non-rooted phone?

The app will not be able to access the game memory, and all attempts to edit values ​​will end with the error "The process could not be found."

5. Table of working codes for Android (2026)

Below is an updated table of cheats tested on the latest versions GTA San Andreas for Android. Codes are entered via virtual keyboard (see section 2).

Category Code Effect Notes
💰 Money HESOYAM +250 000 $ Can be entered multiple times
🛡️ Health and armor AEZAKMI Full health + body armor Does not work in missions with auto-death
🔫 Weapon 1 PROFESSIONALKILLER Pistol, shotgun, micro-UZI Weapons appear in inventory
🔫 Weapons 2 NUTTERTOOLS Chainsaw, flamethrower, sniper rifle Requires a free slot in inventory
🚗 Transport KGGGD Spawn Rhino (tank) The vehicle appears next to the character
👮 Wanted ASNAEB +2 wanted stars Maximum - 6 stars
🎯 Skills CVWKXAM Endless sprint Valid until the character dies

Important: vehicle codes (for example KGGGD for a tank) may not work if there is not enough space next to the character car spawn. In this case, try entering the code in an open area.

6. Common errors and their solutions

Even when entered correctly, codes sometimes do not work. Here top 5 problems and ways to fix them:

  • 🔄 The code is not applied:

    Cause: the game does not have time to process the input. Solution: enter the code more slowly (with a 0.5 second delay between characters).

  • ❌ The message "Cheat Deactivated" appears:

    Cause: conflict with another active cheat. Solution: disable all cheats (enter any code twice) and try again.

  • 💥 The game crashes after entering the code:

    Reason: incompatibility with the mod or outdated version of the game. Solution: update San Andreas to the latest version or remove mods.

  • 🚫 The keyboard does not appear:

    Cause: interface bug on some devices. Solution: restart the game or use an alternative input method (see section 3).

  • 🔒 Cheats do not work in missions:

    Reason: engine limitation. Solution: activate the codes before the start of the mission or after its completion

⚠️ Attention: On devices with Android 14+ enabled Google Play Protect some cheats may be blocked as “suspicious activity”. To avoid this, temporarily disable Play Protect in Google settings or use offline mode.
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If the transport code does not work, try entering it twice in a row - sometimes this helps to bypass the spawn bug.

7. Alternative methods: saving with cheats

If entering codes seems too difficult, you can download ready-made saves with activated cheats. This method is suitable for those who do not want to waste time on manual entry.

Where to look for saves:

  • 🌐 Official forums: GTAForums.com (section Mobile)
  • 📱 Telegram channels: search by request GTA SA Android saved games
  • 💾 File hosting services: MediaFire or Mega.nz (look for files with the extension .b)

How to install someone else's save:

  1. Download the save file (for example, slot1.b).
  2. Connect your phone to your PC or use a file manager (for example, Solid Explorer).
  3. Move the file to the folder: 
    /Android/data/com.rockstargames.gtasa/files/GTA_sa/
  4. Start the game and select the slot with the saved file installed.

⚠️ Attention: Saves with cheats may contain viruses or Trojans, especially if downloaded from unverified sources. Always check files through VirusTotal before installation.

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Using other people's saves is the fastest way to get cheats, but the most risky in terms of security.

8. FAQ: answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to enter cheats on iOS?

Yes, the mechanism for entering codes on iPhone/iPad is identical to the Android version - through a virtual keyboard. However, it is not on iOS. analogs GameGuardian, so editing the game memory is impossible without jailbreak.

Why is the balance reset after entering the code for money?

This is a feature of the engine: if you had less than $10,000, the game automatically rounds the amount to the nearest value after applying the cheat. avoid reset, before entering HESOYAM spend all the money (for example, buy a weapon).

Do codes work in GTA San Andreas: Definitive Edition?

No, in Definitive Edition the cheat system is completely redesigned. It uses contextual hints in the pause menu, and classic codes are disabled. This version is not released for Android - this is only for PC/consoles.

Is it possible to cancel an action? read?

Yes, to do this, enter the same code once again. For example, to remove immortality (AEZAKMI), enter AEZAKMI again. The exception is codes for money and transport: canceling them does not return spent resources.

Why does the code for a tank spawn a regular vehicle?

This is a bug related to memory full. Solution:

  1. Save the game.
  2. Close San Andreas via the task manager.
  3. Restart the game and enter the code KGGGD again.