-Use the Interaction Menu to access the Quick GPS function, which will help you find your way to useful locations more quickly.
-View the Interaction Menu in game by holding select/back.
-Use Quick GPS to quickly navigate to locations such as your Home, nearby ATMs, Ammu-Nation and more.
-You can also use Quick GPS while doing Missions objective locations will appear as Quick GPS destinations.
-Called Pegasus for one of your air or sea vehicles? Then select Pegasus Vehicle as a Quick GPS location and go straight to your awaiting vehicle

-You can access many useful features and options within the Interaction Menu, including the Quick GPS function and the ability to change your characters accessories quickly.
-View the Interaction Menu in game by holding select/back to see everything it offers.
-From the top level of the Interaction Menu you can set permission for who can enter your Personal Vehicle as well as who can hear your Voice Chat.
-Quickly change your accessories from the Inventory submenu great for changing your disguise to avoid the Cops.
-You can also Share Cash, including splitting the profits from a recent Job, from the Inventory submenu.
-You can see how many consumables you have in your Inventory by scrolling down to the bottom of the Inventory submenu.

-Race anywhere in San Andreas by challenging nearby players to an Impromptu Race - just set a custom Waypoint or use a Quick GPS location and issue a challenge.
-You can find Impromptu Races in the Interaction Menu.
-Set Impromptu Races to any Quick GPS destination, including Mission Objectives.
-Set a custom Waypoint on the Map and use that as a destination for your Impromptu Race.

-If you need some time to explore without unnecessary and invasive interruptions, turn on Passive Mode.
-When enabled, and on foot, other players can't shoot you and you can't shoot them. Its wildly unrealistic.
-Find Passive Mode in the Interaction Menu.
-Passive Mode only works while on foot; when you are in a vehicle you can still be shot.
-Once you have set Passive Mode it will remain enabled whenever you enter Freemode for the duration of your GTA Online session.
-You can disable Passive Mode, but there will be a delay before you can re-enable it.

-When you're ready to trick out your ride, pay a visit to LS Customs, because nothing says class like chrome.
-Customized wheels, paint, body kits and much more are available so you can express yourself through spray paint and injection molded plastic.
-You can make any non-premium vehicle a Personal Vehicle by applying a tracker.
-You can Insure any vehicle you have applied a tracker to. If an insured vehicle is destroyed you can make a claim by calling Mors Mutual Insurance (they will be added to your phone Contacts the first time you insure a vehicle).
-Car mods can give you an advantage in Races but remember that the Lobby host can disable custom vehicles to even the playing field.
-If you are wasted by the Cops then your car will be impounded. If you dont retrieve it or call out a different Personal Vehicle from your garage then it will be destroyed. However you can always claim for it by calling Mors Mutual Insurance.

-No reputable mod shop would let you customize a car that has been borrowed from its rightful owners.
-The most high-tech and luxurious vehicles need to be acquired from a legitimate source, so it is best to shop smart and use the web.
-High-end premium vehicles cannot be stolen as they are already being tracked, these vehicles will need to be bought legitimately from a website.

-Your phone will connect you to available Jobs and opportunities.
-Check the Job List in your phone it will almost always have something new available, including Job invitations from other players, or Jobs from Contacts in need of your help. If you stuck for something to do, this is the quickest way to find gainful employment.
-The Job List on your phone will be a constant source of Jobs and activities so keep an eye out for new Jobs coming in.
-You can also make player-to-player phone calls using your phone navigate to the Gamertag / PSN ID of one of your friends and select Call. This will even work if they are in Story Mode.

-Need some ammunition in a hurry? A friendly evacuation? Helicopter support?
-Or maybe you just want to rain down death upon a deserving foe?
-Dial up Merryweather Security Consulting. The security service / privatized army you can trust.
-Merryweather will provide you with combat assistance, if you are in need of support or a pickup then give them a call.

-Bribe the Cops and lose your Wanted Level? Maybe you just want some anonymity on the Radar so you can get up close and personal with someone? Or perhaps you just need to find some transport?
-Give creepy, lonely, awkward Lester a call.
-Lester will provide you with tactical assistance, like losing your Wanted level while on Missions.
-He can also enable Hide My Blip' which will hide you on the Radar, very useful in Last Team Standing Jobs.

-You can access Jobs from Deathmatches to Races via Job Triggers placed in the world or through the menus:
-Use Quick Join via your phone.
-Select a Job via the browsable list in the Online Menu.
-Launch a Job directly from the Pause Menu Map by selecting a Job blip.
-Selecting Jobs from the menu will allow you to select any Job you have unlocked, even those you have already played.
-Hovering over a Job blip on the Map will display information about the Job including the required and maximum number of players.

-Challenge Friends, rivals and strangers to take part in a series of Jobs and see who finishes at the top of the heap.
-Choose from one of our pre-made Rockstar Playlists to see the latest content, or make your own Playlist. Simply open the Online menu and select Playlists.
-Mix and match content, go from Races to Deathmatches to Missions seamlessly.
-Playlists can be launched as a Crew Challenge if they dont include any Deathmatches or Missions.
-Any Playlists can be launched in a random order by toggling Shuffle Playlist in the Playlist Menu to On.
-You can create your own Playlists through the Online > Playlists > Create menu.
-You can adjust the order of any Playlist you have created.
-You can change a Job's type via the Lobby options, even during Playlists - change Races to Rally Races or GTA Races, and change Deathmatches to Team Deathmatches.

-If you die three times without getting a kill in a Deathmatch, you will be offered a Loser Perk to help you improve your lot in life.
-You can activate Loser Perks on the wasted screen - check the options in the bottom right.
-At least somebody cares about you. A little.
-Keep an eye out for Loser Perks if you have a bad run in a Deathmatch mode the button legend will appear in the bottom right informing you of which Perks are available.
-Loser Perks need to be activated while on the Wasted screen.

-Test your navigation skills with Rally Races.
-Take on the role of navigator and instruct your blindfolded driver around the course, or take the driver's seat yourself and hope your navigator knows left from right.
-Turn any Race into a Rally Race via the options in any Race lobby.
-Races can be turned in to Rally Races by changing the Race Type in any Race Lobby though only the Host can change this option.
-Navigators without a headset can still navigate using the directional pad.
-If you respawn then your roles will be switched, though this can be enabled and disabled via the Host's lobby options.

-If you like racing but also love cheating, try a GTA Race. The pickups will help you deal with anyone with the cheek to try and beat you.
-Turn any race in to a GTA Race or Team GTA Race via the options in any Race lobby.
-Races can be turned into GTA Races or Team GTA Races by changing the Race Type in any Race Lobby though only the Host can change this option.
-GTA Races have powerups that can be collected by driving over them.
-You can fire powerups forward by pressing L3.
-You can fire powerups behind you by looking backwards with R3 and then pressing L3 to fire.

-You should be placed straight into any sessions containing your Friends automatically - if you find yourself in a game without them, then it may be because they are already on a Job.
-If you hate being alone and you dont want to meet new people, you can join your Friends on their Job easily by hitting the Friends tab in the Pause Menu - select an online Friend and hit Join Game to join their action.
-If you want to join a Friends session directly you can find them in the Pause Menu > Friends list, select them and hit Join Game.
-You can also use Online > Join Friends to join a session containing Friends if there are any sessions that have space.
-You can create Friends-only sessions which only your Friends can join.
-You can add new Friends by finding their player card in Online > Players this will show active players in your current session. If you select someone from this list you can send them a friend request directly.

-If you want to join a Crew, you can find Active Crews with open membership at the Rockstar Games Social Club website - make new Friends and allies and then take to the streets to battle with other Crews.
-You can improve your reputation and earn cash by completing Jobs in a Crew. If you rank your Crew up, you will unlock special bonuses. Or you and your Friends can create a private Crew and really go after strangers. If you dont want to join a Crew, then have fun playing with yourself.
-You can find the Crew options in the Online > Crews menu.
-In the Crews menu you can view invitations and requests, and youll find other useful features such as the ability to browse your Friends Crews.
-You can invite a Friend to join your Crew by opening their player card in the Pause Menu > Friends list, selecting them and then selecting Invite to (your Crew).'
-You can take part in Crew Challenges via the Online > Playlists > Challenges menu.

-Keep your cash safe by banking it via one of the numerous ATMs in Los Santos at any time.
-Use the Interaction Menu to Quick GPS ATMs to find one in a hurry.
-You can also access your bank account to make deposits and withdrawals using the internet, simply visit [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] from your phones web browser or any connected device.
-Your bank is shared between your character slots so they can deposit and withdraw from the same account.
-GTA Dollars bought from the store will be deposited directly into your bank account.

-If you are ever short of enough cash to do a Job, remember that there are many ways to make quick cash some more profitable than others.
-Hold Up any of the stores marked on the Radar. If you wear a mask you can avoid being recognised on return visits.
-Simeon often needs specific vehicles for his business if you can find certain models he will pay for them (check your Texts).
-Non-premium vehicles can be sold to Los Santos Customs.
-Take part in Jobs with other people for bigger rewards, and win competitive events to bag even more cash.
-Armored Trucks are another good way to get cash fast, though you need to invest in Sticky Bombs in order to take them down.

-Visit dynasty8realestate.com to browse the many luxurious, or not so luxurious, properties dotted around the state to buy the home of your dreams.
-A place you can relax, recuperate and reassess your priorities in life.
-All Apartments come with Garages for safely storing cars and the more exclusive Apartments have excellent views.
-Once you have a Garage of your own you will have a Mechanic who can deliver your personal vehicle directly to you in Freemode or even on a Mission.
-All apartments come with Garages; you will be told how many cars will fit inside when you browse them online.
-Garages can be bought individually; sizes vary from 2 to 10 cars.
-You can only own one property at any time.
-When you purchase a new property you will be partially refunded for any property you previously owned.

-If the last 10 years have taught us anything, it is that property is an investment that can never go bad. You can browse Dynasty8realestate.com to find a wide range of apartments for sale. Youll also find a lot of different sized garages available across San Andreas which can be bought to store your vehicles.
-To buy property, visit Dynasty8realestate.com via your phones web browser, or walk up to any Dynasty 8 for sale sign you come across to find out all the great investment opportunities today.
-Property you own will appear on the Map as a white house blip.
-Friends apartments will appear on the Map as a blue house blip.
-You can invite Friends into your apartment, they can ring your buzzer or you can send them an invitation via the Interaction Menu.

-Elitastravel.com is a vendor of luxury private jets and helicopters in San Andreas. Their vehicles are intended for transport and leisure purposes only and are not armed. Visit their website via your phones web browser to order your own private aircraft today.
-Upon making a purchase youll be able to organize delivery via the Pegasus concierge service in your phones Contacts list.
-Vehicles bought from Elitas Travel can be delivered on request by calling Pegasus the contact will appear on your phone when you purchase your first vehicle requiring their services.
-Vehicles delivered by Pegasus will be blipped on the Map, you can then use Quick GPS to navigate directly to your awaiting vehicle look for Pegasus Vehicle in the Quick GPS list.

-Visit legendarymotorsport.net via your phones web browser for the most exclusive luxury vehicles available.
-You'll need to own a garage before you can make a purchase as they will deliver your new vehicle directly to your property.
-Vehicles bought from Legendary Motorsport will be delivered directly to your Garage - then your Mechanic can deliver directly to you.
-Legendary Motorsport is the website where you can claim your Collector's Edition vehicles, these are free if you own the Collector's Edition.

-Visit the warstock-cache-and-carry.com website via your phones web browser to view their range of combat-ready land and air vehicles.
-Upon making a purchase youll be able to organize delivery via the Pegasus concierge service in your phones Contacts list.
-Vehicles bought from Warstock Cache and Carry can be delivered on request by calling Pegasus the contact will appear on your phone when you purchase your first vehicle requiring their services.
-Vehicles delivered by Pegasus will be blipped on the Map, you can then use Quick GPS to navigate directly to your awaiting vehicle look for Pegasus Vehicle in the Quick GPS list.

-If you wish to buy a luxury boat (or your very own Seashark), visit docktease.com via your phones web browser to view their range.
-Upon making a purchase youll be able to organize delivery via the Pegasus concierge service in your phones Contacts list.
-Vehicles bought from Docktease can be delivered on request by calling Pegasus the contact will appear on your phone when you purchase your first vehicle requiring their services.
-Vehicles delivered by Pegasus will be blipped on the Map, you can then use Quick GPS to navigate directly to your awaiting vehicle look for Pegasus Vehicle in the Quick GPS list.

-Pedal and Metal cycles stock a small but varied selection of bicycles visit pandmcycles.com via your phones web browser to view their range.
-Youll need to own a garage before you can make a purchase as they will deliver your new bicycle directly to your property.
-Vehicles bought from pandmcycles will be delivered directly to your Garage - then your Mechanic can deliver directly to you.

-Visit southernsanandreassuperautos.com via your phones web browser to view their stock of quality, practical cars and motorcycles.
-Youll need to own a garage before you can make a purchase as they will deliver your new vehicle directly to your property.
-Vehicles bought from Southern San Andreas Super Autos will be delivered directly to your Garage - then your Mechanic can deliver directly to you.

-Changing into something less recognizable when the Cops are after you will reduce your Wanted Level instantly.
-As will committing less crimes, causing less trouble and getting a proper job.
-You cannot join a Job while you have a Wanted Level, however you can have it removed for a small fee.
-Cops will recognise stolen vehicles until they are re-sprayed.
-Using disguises will help you lose the Cops. You can equip different accessories in the Inventory within the Interaction Menu before committing a crime then, while your Wanted Level is flashing, you can instantly lose a star by removing or changing your accessories.
-Hide off the streets, in tunnels, in parking lots or anywhere under or above ground to try and stay hidden from the Cops.
-If you really need to get rid of the Cops in a hurry then call Lester, he can bribe them for a fee.

-The Map and Radar will highlight nearby players and color code them.
-Crew colored outlines for your Crew mates and blue outlines for your Friends.
-Red outlines show players with active Bounties on their heads hunt these degenerates down to earn both cash and a sense of moral superiority.
-Keep an eye on your Radar as much as possible so you can spot blips as they approach, dont let anyone sneak up on you!
-In LTS matches, players blips are always shown, but it is possible to call Lester and have him hide your blip temporarily.
-In Deathmatches, blips are not shown by default, however if a player makes noise (by running or firing a weapon) then their blip is revealed for a few seconds. However you can call Lester and for a small fee he can reveals all player blips on the map.

-When you have to end your session, exiting via the Pause Menu or switching to Story Mode will save your progress and let your Friends and Crew members know you have left the game.
-Exiting by switching to Story Mode either by fast switching or by using the Online > Leave GTA Online option is the safest ways to turn your game off.
-DO NOT power off your console mid-session if you can avoid it.
-You can see the orange spinner indicating a save taking place make sure you dont power off your machine while this is spinning.

- Run from the cops on foot
-Buy a BMX bike online and ride it around everywhere instead of driving. It also has the abillity to bunny hop small obstacles, so you can use it to get away from others very easy. You can go into passive mode if you want to bike around in peace.
- For missions like Gerald's, where you return a dropped item, run to the delivery destination.

- Look for Gang Attacks and Survival mode and focus on getting as many headshots as possible. Doing this will boost your shooting stat incredibly quickly
-Shooting at the Firing Range is also a quick and fun way

- Drive on the highway and try to stay as close to the cars as possible without touching them, or just drive towards oncoming traffic.
-Host a Job under races called "Criminal Records" and set the races to the max and use the
ATV, you're driving should increase fairly quickly

- This can be done by simply walking in circles in stealth mode. Either enter passive mode or find somewhere you won't be bothered, click in the Left Stick, and walk, and walk, and walk.

- Go swimming and just dive underwater, swim until you're half out of breath, and come up for air. This will take a LOT of repeating but will be well worth it if you want to evade helicopters and higher wanted level much easier (The helicopters can't see you once you are deep enough, but they usually swarm around the area and can catch you coming up for air without max lung capacity).

- Fly at high altitudes and under bridges.

- Get into fist-fights with pedestrians. Punching and kicking seem to slowly raise your Strength. Careful not to take too many punches or else you risk dying.
- There is a much faster method but it requires 2 players and is best done in a private lobby. Have the other player reverse a car into a corner with enough space for you to stand in between the car and the wall. If you continuously kick the car over and over in about 5 - 10 minutes your strength should be at 100.

-If you go online to the Legendary Motorsports website and have linked your Gamer Tag or PSN Account to the Social Club, you should see the Annis Elegy RH8 for free. This is a decent sports car that even comes with free Full Coverage Insurance!
-Note that you can't receive this car without first owning either a garage or a house.