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-{{DISPLAYTITLE:Downgrading GTA IV to work on GTA Connected}}
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:Patching GTAIV to work on GTA Connected}}
+The following instructions only apply to a Default GTAIV Directory. If you're using a Modded Directory, don't expect GTA Connected to function properly.
+It is recommended to use [https://store.steampowered.com/app/901583/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_Complete_Edition/ The Complete Edition], since it includes every Episode in one directory so you will be able to switch between Episodes and join any Server without issues
 ==Instructions==
-* Use the tool on [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2037-QEUH-3335 Steam] or [https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360036000713/How-to-verify-game-files-in-the-Rockstar-Games-Launcher Rockstar Games Launcher] to verify integrity of game files so they get converted back to their original state.
+* 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)
-* Then, 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], depending on which version you want to use.
 * Unzip it. it should make a folder called <code>Retail</code>.
-* Drag the Retail folder into your GTA IV game directory. ''Don't move the files out of the folder!'' Just move the whole folder itself.
+* Drag the Retail folder into your GTAIV Directory. ''Don't move the files out of the folder!'' Just move the whole folder itself.
-* Open GTA Connected launcher and select ''Tools'' > ''Game Settings'' and choose GTA IV from the game select dropdown.
+* Open the GTA Connected launcher and select ''Tools'' > ''Game Settings''. Choose ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' from the Game dropdown list.
-* Use the Browse button to set the path for the exe to ''GTAIV.exe'' inside the new Retail folder in your IV install 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:
-* Launch the game and enjoy!
+(Default Steam Path: "...steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto IV\GTAIV\Retail\GTAIV.exe")
+* Select ''Tools > Launcher Settings'' and type a Name for yourself
+* Double-click on a Server to connect to it
+==How To Join Lobbies==
+* Press UP key to bring up phone
+* Go down and press Multiplayer
+* Press Custom Match to see any active lobbies. Join by double-clicking Lobby
+* If you know what Lobby is currently being played (i.e through holding TAB if the server includes v-scoreboard), you can directly connect to a Lobby through QuickMatch on the phone
 ==Note==
-* If you've followed those 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 now launch the patched version using GTA Connected or also use the original through Steam without any further changes
+* If you've followed those 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 on GTA Connected and also play the original GTAIV through Steam
-* If you don't have GTA IV on Steam or Rockstar Launcher, skip the first step.