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PerikiyoXD at 11:49, 23 February 2026

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:Patching ~~GTAIV to work on~~ GTA Connected}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:Patching GTA IV for GTA Connected}}
	~~The following instructions apply to a default [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: Complete Edition] directory.~~

	~~It includes every Episode in one directory so you will be able to switch between Episodes and join any Server without issues~~		= Patching GTA IV for GTA Connected =

	Video ~~Tutorial~~:		These instructions apply to a default installation of
			[https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition].

			The Complete Edition includes all Episodes in a single directory. After patching, you will be able to switch between Episodes and join any server without modifying your original game files.

			Video tutorial:
	https://youtu.be/hLUrUefMo8Y?t=8		https://youtu.be/hLUrUefMo8Y?t=8

	==~~Install~~ Instructions==		== Requirements ==
	* Download the patch ~~for either~~ [https://wiki.gtaconnected.com/downloads/Retail-1080.zip 1.0.8.0] or [https://wiki.gtaconnected.com/downloads/Retail-1070.zip 1.0.7.0]. ~~'''(1.0.8.0 is recommended)'''~~
	* Unzip it, it should make a folder ~~called~~ <code>Retail</code>.		* A clean GTA IV: Complete Edition installation
	* Drag the Retail folder into your ~~GTAIV Directory~~. ''~~Don~~'t move ~~the~~ files out of the folder!'' ~~Just move the whole folder itself~~.		* GTA Connected installed
	* Open the GTA Connected launcher ~~and select~~ ''Tools'' > ''Game Settings''. ~~Choose~~ ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' from the ~~Game~~ dropdown list.		* Access to your GTA IV installation directory
	* Next to "Game EXE Path", click ~~the~~ Browse ~~button to set the path for the exe to~~ ''GTAIV.exe'' inside the new Retail folder ~~in your GTAIV directory:~~
	Default Steam ~~Path~~: ~~'''~~C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto IV\GTAIV\Retail\GTAIV.exe'''		== Installation Instructions ==
	* Select ''~~Tools >~~ Launcher Settings'' and ~~type a Name for yourself~~
	* Double-click on a ~~Server~~ to connect to it		# Download the patch:
			#* [https://wiki.gtaconnected.com/downloads/Retail-1080.zip Version 1.0.8.0] (recommended)
			#* [https://wiki.gtaconnected.com/downloads/Retail-1070.zip Version 1.0.7.0]
			# Extract the archive. It will create a folder named <code>Retail</code>.
			# Drag the entire <code>Retail</code> folder into your GTA IV directory.
			#* Do '''not''' move files out of the folder.
			#* Do '''not''' overwrite your existing installation.
			# Open the GTA Connected launcher.
			# Go to ''Tools'' → ''Game Settings''.
			# Select ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' from the game dropdown list.
			# Next to ''Game EXE Path'', click ''Browse'' and select:
			#* <code>GTAIV.exe</code> inside the new <code>Retail</code> folder.

			Default Steam path:

			<pre>
			C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto IV\GTAIV\Retail\GTAIV.exe
			</pre>

			# Go to ''Tools'' → ''Launcher Settings'' and set your player name.
			# Double-click a server in the server browser to connect.

			== How to Play in Lobbies ==

			After joining a server:

			* Press '''UP''' to open the in-game phone.
			* Navigate to ''Multiplayer'' → ''Games''.
			* Select ''Custom Match'' to view active lobbies.
			* Join a lobby by double-clicking it.
			** If double-click does not work, press '''DOWN''' and then '''ENTER'''.

			If you know which lobby is active (for example, by holding '''TAB''' if the server uses [https://github.com/VortrexFTW/v-essentials/tree/master/v-scoreboard v-scoreboard]):

			* Use ''Quick Match'' in the phone menu to connect directly.

			Press '''Y''' to chat in-game.

			== File Integrity Note ==

			If installed correctly:

	~~==How To Play In Lobbies==~~		* Your original GTA IV files remain untouched.
	* ~~Press UP key to bring up phone~~		* Steam or the Rockstar Launcher will not overwrite the patch.
	* ~~Go down~~ and ~~press Multiplayer > Games~~		* You can still launch and play the standard GTA IV: Complete Edition campaigns normally.
	* Press Custom Match to see any active lobbies. ~~Join by double-clicking Lobby (if double-click doesn't work, press DOWN and ENTER)~~		* GTA Connected uses the separate <code>Retail</code> folder only.
	* ~~If you know what Lobby is currently being played (e.g. through holding TAB if~~ the ~~server includes [https:~~/~~/github~~.~~com/VortrexFTW/v-essentials/tree/master/v-scoreboard v-scoreboard]), you can directly connect to a Lobby through QuickMatch on the phone~~
	* Press Y to chat in-game

	==~~Note~~==		== FAQ ==
	* If you've followed these instructions correctly, the original files should be intact and unmodified. This means Steam/Rockstar Launcher won't force the files to be reverted, and you can play GTAIV: Complete Edition on GTA Connected and also play the normal [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: Complete Edition] campaigns through Steam/Rockstar Launcher

	==~~FAQ~~==		=== How do I customize my character? ===
	To customize ~~your~~ character:

	Open phone ~~> create~~ Deathmatch lobby > Press M		# Open the phone.
			# Create a ''Deathmatch'' lobby.
			# Press '''M''' to open the character customization menu.

MaveriX at 14:18, 12 January 2025

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	==Note==		==Note==
	* If you've followed these instructions correctly, the original files should be intact and unmodified. This means Steam/Rockstar Launcher won't force the files to be reverted, and you can play GTAIV: Complete Edition on GTA Connected and also play the normal [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: Complete Edition] campaigns through Steam/Rockstar Launcher		* If you've followed these instructions correctly, the original files should be intact and unmodified. This means Steam/Rockstar Launcher won't force the files to be reverted, and you can play GTAIV: Complete Edition on GTA Connected and also play the normal [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: Complete Edition] campaigns through Steam/Rockstar Launcher

			==FAQ==
			To customize your character:

			Open phone > create Deathmatch lobby > Press M

MaveriX at 00:55, 9 January 2025

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	==Note==		==Note==
	* If you've followed these instructions correctly, the original files should be intact and unmodified. This means Steam/Rockstar Launcher won't force the files to be reverted, and you can play GTAIV: Complete Edition on GTA Connected and also play the normal [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: Complete Edition] through Steam/Rockstar Launcher		* If you've followed these instructions correctly, the original files should be intact and unmodified. This means Steam/Rockstar Launcher won't force the files to be reverted, and you can play GTAIV: Complete Edition on GTA Connected and also play the normal [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: Complete Edition] campaigns through Steam/Rockstar Launcher

MaveriX: /* How To Join Lobbies */

2024-09-16T00:26:55Z

How To Join Lobbies

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	* Double-click on a Server to connect to it		* Double-click on a Server to connect to it

	==How To ~~Join~~ Lobbies==		==How To Play In Lobbies==
	* Press UP key to bring up phone		* Press UP key to bring up phone
	* Go down and press Multiplayer > Games		* Go down and press Multiplayer > Games
	* Press Custom Match to see any active lobbies. Join by double-clicking Lobby (if double-click doesn't work, press DOWN and ENTER)		* Press Custom Match to see any active lobbies. Join by double-clicking Lobby (if double-click doesn't work, press DOWN and ENTER)
	* If you know what Lobby is currently being played (e.g. through holding TAB if the server includes [https://github.com/VortrexFTW/v-essentials/tree/master/v-scoreboard v-scoreboard]), you can directly connect to a Lobby through QuickMatch on the phone		* If you know what Lobby is currently being played (e.g. through holding TAB if the server includes [https://github.com/VortrexFTW/v-essentials/tree/master/v-scoreboard v-scoreboard]), you can directly connect to a Lobby through QuickMatch on the phone
			* Press Y to chat in-game

	==Note==		==Note==
	* If you've followed these instructions correctly, the original files should be intact and unmodified. This means Steam/Rockstar Launcher won't force the files to be reverted, and you can play GTAIV: Complete Edition on GTA Connected and also play the normal [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: Complete Edition] through Steam/Rockstar Launcher		* If you've followed these instructions correctly, the original files should be intact and unmodified. This means Steam/Rockstar Launcher won't force the files to be reverted, and you can play GTAIV: Complete Edition on GTA Connected and also play the normal [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: Complete Edition] through Steam/Rockstar Launcher

MaveriX at 00:26, 16 September 2024

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	It includes every Episode in one directory so you will be able to switch between Episodes and join any Server without issues		It includes every Episode in one directory so you will be able to switch between Episodes and join any Server without issues

	~~If you're using a modded directory, don't expect GTA Connected to function without crashes.~~

	Video Tutorial:		Video Tutorial:

MaveriX at 00:25, 16 September 2024

2024-09-16T00:25:40Z

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	It includes every Episode in one directory so you will be able to switch between Episodes and join any Server without issues		It includes every Episode in one directory so you will be able to switch between Episodes and join any Server without issues


	If you're using a modded directory, don't expect GTA Connected to function without crashes.		If you're using a modded directory, don't expect GTA Connected to function without crashes.

MaveriX at 00:25, 16 September 2024

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	If you're using a modded directory, don't expect GTA Connected to function without crashes.		If you're using a modded directory, don't expect GTA Connected to function without crashes.

			Video Tutorial:
			https://youtu.be/hLUrUefMo8Y?t=8

	==Install Instructions==		==Install Instructions==

MaveriX at 00:23, 16 September 2024

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:Patching GTAIV to work on GTA Connected}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:Patching GTAIV to work on GTA Connected}}
	The following instructions ~~only~~ apply to a default [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: Complete Edition] directory.		The following instructions apply to a default [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: Complete Edition] directory.

	It includes every Episode in one directory so you will be able to switch between Episodes and join any Server without issues		It includes every Episode in one directory so you will be able to switch between Episodes and join any Server without issues

MaveriX at 15:33, 22 August 2024

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:Patching GTAIV to work on GTA Connected}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:Patching GTAIV to work on GTA Connected}}
	The following instructions only apply to a ~~Default~~ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: Complete Edition] directory.		The following instructions only apply to a default [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: Complete Edition] directory.

	It includes every Episode in one directory so you will be able to switch between Episodes and join any Server without issues		It includes every Episode in one directory so you will be able to switch between Episodes and join any Server without issues

MaveriX at 15:32, 22 August 2024

2024-08-22T15:32:48Z

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	* Press UP key to bring up phone		* Press UP key to bring up phone
	* Go down and press Multiplayer > Games		* Go down and press Multiplayer > Games
	* Press Custom Match to see any active lobbies. Join by double-clicking Lobby (if double-click doesn't work, press DOWN and ~~Enter~~)		* Press Custom Match to see any active lobbies. Join by double-clicking Lobby (if double-click doesn't work, press DOWN and ENTER)
	* If you know what Lobby is currently being played (e.g. through holding TAB if the server includes [https://github.com/VortrexFTW/v-essentials/tree/master/v-scoreboard v-scoreboard]), you can directly connect to a Lobby through QuickMatch on the phone		* If you know what Lobby is currently being played (e.g. through holding TAB if the server includes [https://github.com/VortrexFTW/v-essentials/tree/master/v-scoreboard v-scoreboard]), you can directly connect to a Lobby through QuickMatch on the phone

	==Note==		==Note==
	* If you've followed these instructions correctly, the original files should be intact and unmodified. This means Steam/Rockstar Launcher won't force the files to be reverted, and you can play GTAIV: Complete Edition on GTA Connected and also play the normal [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: Complete Edition] through Steam/Rockstar Launcher		* If you've followed these instructions correctly, the original files should be intact and unmodified. This means Steam/Rockstar Launcher won't force the files to be reverted, and you can play GTAIV: Complete Edition on GTA Connected and also play the normal [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: Complete Edition] through Steam/Rockstar Launcher