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::''"Phone" redirects here. See also: [[Public Telephone]], [[Pager]] or [[PDA]]''
{{also|:''"Phone" redirects here. See also: [[Public Telephone]], [[Pager]] or [[PDA]]''}}
 
[[File:Mobilephone-GTAIV-Badger.jpg|thumb|Badger phone in GTA IV, without the Badger logo.]]
[[File:Cellphone_Badger.jpg|thumb|Badger phone in GTA IV, without the Badger logo.]]
The '''Mobile Phone''', also known as  the '''Cellphone''' and '''Cell Phone''', is a recurring portable [[communication]] device that has been carried by the [[protagonist]]s of all the [[Grand Theft Auto]] games since [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], with the exception of [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], due to chronological reasons. In the [[GTA III Era]], the phone was essentially cosmetic, and could not be used by the player to make calls at will, but its use has been expanded in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].
The '''Mobile Phone''', also known as  the '''Cellphone''' and '''Cell Phone''', is a recurring portable [[communication]] device that has been carried by the [[protagonist]]s of all the [[Grand Theft Auto]] games since [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], with the exception of [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], due to chronological reasons. In the [[GTA III Era]], the phone was essentially cosmetic, and could not be used by the player to make calls at will, but its use has been expanded in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].


==Grand Theft Auto: Vice City==
==GTA Vice City==
In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Tommy Vercetti]] retrieves a phone from [[Leo Teal]] during "[[Back Alley Brawl]]", allowing him to receive calls from in-game characters about missions or other topics. The phone's design is based on early commercial mobile phones from the 1980s.
In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Tommy Vercetti]] retrieves a phone from [[Leo Teal]] during "[[Back Alley Brawl]]", allowing him to receive calls from in-game characters about missions or other topics. The phone's design is based on early commercial mobile phones from the 1980s.


==Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas==
==GTA San Andreas==
In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Carl Johnson]] has a phone which he uses to make and receive calls. Again, these may be about missions, they may relate to the general story, they may be tips from other characters, or they may serve no particular purpose — for example, the prank calls CJ receives from [[Catalina]]. The phone's design is that of an early flip-phone, with a small display for numbers.
In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Carl Johnson]] has a phone which he uses to make and receive calls. Again, these may be about missions, they may relate to the general story, they may be tips from other characters, or they may serve no particular purpose — for example, the prank calls CJ receives from [[Catalina]]. The phone's design is that of an early flip-phone, with a small display for numbers.


==Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories==
==GTA Liberty City Stories==
In [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], Toni Cipriani retrieves a phone from a deceased Sindacco member in "[[Snuff]]". This phone is presumably the phone he uses from then on, as Toni originally called using a pay phone in "[[Home Sweet Home]]". The phone's function is similar to those in GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas.
In [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], Toni Cipriani retrieves a phone from a deceased Sindacco member in "[[Snuff]]". This phone is presumably the phone he uses from then on, as Toni originally called using a pay phone in "[[Home Sweet Home]]". The phone's function is similar to those in GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas.


==Grand Theft Auto IV==
==GTA IV==
[[File:Fuds.jpg|thumb|right|333px|[[Niko Bellic]] on the phone in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].]]
[[File:Fud-GTAIV-advert.jpg|thumb|right|333px|[[Niko Bellic]] on the phone in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].]]
The use of the phone is greatly expanded in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and its [[GTA IV Episodes|episodes]]. The player can use the phone (given to [[Niko Bellic]] by his cousin [[Roman Bellic|Roman]] during the [[It's Your Call|second mission]]), and a [[Whiz|camera phone]] from [[Playboy X]], during the mission [[Photo Shoot]] to make calls, a new feature to the series
The use of the phone is greatly expanded in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], [[The Lost and Damned]] and [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]. The player can use the phone (given to [[Niko Bellic]] by his cousin [[Roman Bellic|Roman]] during the [[It's Your Call|second mission]]), and a [[Whiz|camera phone]] from [[Playboy X]], during the mission [[Photo Shoot]] to make calls, a new feature to the series


Niko can now call his [[Friendships in GTA IV|friends]] and [[Girlfriends in GTA IV|girlfriends]] to hang out or go on dates respectively, and can now receive text and picture messages from people. Niko can also use his phone to access [[Cheats in GTA IV|cheats]], go to [[Multiplayer in GTA IV|multiplayer]], and call emergency vehicles (like [[Police Car]]s, [[Ambulance]]s, and [[Fire Truck]]s) for assistance. The second model of phone is equipped with a camera, available for use anytime, and used in certain missions. Use of the phone can also trigger some missions, like [[The Holland Play]], and preemptively calling some characters may trigger story-related dialogue more quickly.
Niko can now call his [[Friendships in GTA IV|friends]] and [[Girlfriends in GTA IV|girlfriends]] to hang out or go on dates respectively, and can now receive text and picture messages from people. Niko can also use his phone to access [[Cheats in GTA IV|cheats]], go to [[Multiplayer in GTA IV|multiplayer]], and call emergency vehicles (like [[Police Car|Police Cars]], [[Ambulance|Ambulances]], and [[Fire Truck|Fire Trucks]]) for assistance. The second model of phone is equipped with a camera, available for use anytime, and used in certain missions. Use of the phone can also trigger some missions, like [[The Holland Play]], and preemptively calling some characters may trigger story-related dialogue more quickly.


The theme and ringtone of the phone can be changed via a [[Vipluxuryringtones.com|website]] on the in-game [[Internet in GTA IV|internet]] after the second model of the phone is acquired. The two phones used by Niko during the game are [[Badger]] and [[Whiz]] brand phones.
The theme and ringtone of the phone can be changed via a [[Vipluxuryringtones.com|website]] on the in-game [[Internet in GTA IV|internet]] after the second model of the phone is acquired. The two phones used by Niko during the game are [[Badger]] and [[Whiz]] brand phones.
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=== Console-exclusive features ===
=== Console-exclusive features ===
In the PS3 version, an additional option is available in the phone. It is a SIXAXIS tutorial that teaches the player on how to use the SIXAXIS controller in the game. In the PC version, the [[Video Editor]] is an option in the phone which will exit out of gameplay when selected and all unsaved progress will be lost. Selecting SIXAXIS tutorial (disabled during missions or when having a wanted level) in the PS3 version will place the player at the runway of [[Francis International Airport, Dukes|Francis International Airport]].
In the PS3 version, an additional option is available in the phone. It is a SIXAXIS tutorial that teaches the player on how to use the SIXAXIS controller in the game. In the PC version, the [[Video Editor]] is an option in the phone which will exit out of gameplay when selected and all unsaved progress will be lost. Selecting SIXAXIS tutorial (disabled during missions or when having a wanted level) in the PS3 version will place the player at the runway of [[Francis International Airport in GTA IV Era|Francis International Airport]].


=== Phone exploits ===
=== Phone exploits ===
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=== Episodes ===
=== Episodes ===
In [[The Lost and Damned]] and [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], phones are practically the same except with cosmetic changes. Johnny and Luis each have a unique theme for their phones. Johnny's phone assumes a more hardy appearance with a black plastic/leather phonecase, and has a unique "Lost MC" theme featuring [[The Lost Brotherhood|The Lost Motorcycle Club]]'s patch. [[Luis Fernando Lopez]]'s phone appears to be more high-end than Niko and Johnny's phones and is round, similar to Johnny's, and has a glowing blue keypad and a unique "Club" theme.
In [[The Lost and Damned]] and [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], phones are practically the same except with cosmetic changes. Johnny and Luis each have a unique theme for their phones. Johnny's phone assumes a more hardy appearance with a black plastic/leather phonecase, and has a unique "Lost MC" theme featuring [[The Lost Brotherhood|The Lost Motorcycle Club]]'s patch. [[Luis Fernando Lopez|Luis Fernando Lopez']] phone appears to be more high-end than Niko and Johnny's phones and is round, similar to Johnny's, and has a glowing blue keypad and a unique "Club" theme.


As an exclusive feature in [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], the player can replay any of his accomplished [[Missions in The Ballad of Gay Tony|missions]] via his phone in order to be able to get a better score on them.
As an exclusive feature in [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], the player can replay any of his accomplished [[Missions in The Ballad of Gay Tony|missions]] via his phone in order to be able to get a better score on them.
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*In GTA San Andreas, if the player has dual pistols wielded and gets a phone call, CJ will pull out two phones.
*In GTA San Andreas, if the player has dual pistols wielded and gets a phone call, CJ will pull out two phones.
*In GTA IV the second model of the phone can be customized with themes and ringtones from websites. On the streets of the Liberty City random pedestrians will sometimes take out their phones to receive a call. If you look closely at the civilians phone, you will notice that the theme on their phone's screen will be the same as your current phone theme, and if you hit them you can take their phone.
*In GTA IV the second model of the phone can be customized with themes and ringtones from websites. On the streets of the Liberty City random pedestrians will sometimes take out their phones to receive a call. If you look closely at the civilians phone, you will notice that the theme on their phone's screen will be the same as your current phone theme, and if you hit them you can take their phone.
*Almost each phone resembles a real-life phone:
*Almost each phone resembles a real-life phone:
**Tommy's phone resembles a [[wp:Motorola DynaTAC|Motorola DynaTAC]].
**Tommy's phone resembles a [[wp:Motorola DynaTAC|Motorola DynaTAC]].
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**Johnny's phone nearly identical to Niko's phone, but given it comes covered in a phonecase, it looks more rounded than Niko Bellic's rectangular phone and the numbers on the keypad are more separated due to each number being on a separate button, whereas the numbers on Niko's phone use a "key strip" layout used on phones like the Motorola Razor.
**Johnny's phone nearly identical to Niko's phone, but given it comes covered in a phonecase, it looks more rounded than Niko Bellic's rectangular phone and the numbers on the keypad are more separated due to each number being on a separate button, whereas the numbers on Niko's phone use a "key strip" layout used on phones like the Motorola Razor.
**Luis' phone resembles a [[wp:HTC Desire|HTC Desire]], but with a traditional keypad instead of Desires touchscreen.
**Luis' phone resembles a [[wp:HTC Desire|HTC Desire]], but with a traditional keypad instead of Desires touchscreen.
*Advertisements of phones in GTA IV and its episodes depicts a battery meter on the phone, yet the phones the player uses never run out of battery.
*Advertisements of phones in GTA IV and its episodes depicts a battery meter on the phone, yet the phones the player uses never run out of battery.
 
*In GTA IV, the ringtone "Pager" comes from the Grand Theft Auto III's [[pager]] ringtone.
* In GTA IV, the ringtone "Pager" comes from the Grand Theft Auto III's [[pager]] ringtone.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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File:Mobilephone-GTASA-ingame.jpg|[[Carl Johnson]] with his mobile phone in GTA San Andreas.
File:Mobilephone-GTASA-ingame.jpg|[[Carl Johnson]] with his mobile phone in GTA San Andreas.
File:Mobilephone-GTALCS.png|The mobile phone as a pickup in GTA Liberty City Stories.
File:Mobilephone-GTALCS.png|The mobile phone as a pickup in GTA Liberty City Stories.
File:Mobilephone-GTA4.jpg|The mobile phone in GTA IV renders its screen and keypad into a display on the lower right of the screen; this is replicated on the "actual" phone Niko holds, as seen here.
File:Mobilephone-GTAIV.jpg|The mobile phone in GTA IV renders its screen and keypad into a display on the lower right of the screen; this is replicated on the "actual" phone Niko holds, as seen here.
File:Mobilephone-TLAD.png|[[Johnny Klebitz|Johnny Klebitz']] phone in The Lost and Damned.
File:Mobilephone-TLAD.png|[[Johnny Klebitz|Johnny Klebitz']] phone in The Lost and Damned.
File:Mobilephone-TBOGT.png|[[Luis Fernando Lopez|Luis Fernando Lopez']] phone in The Ballad of Gay Tony.
File:Mobilephone-TBOGT.png|[[Luis Fernando Lopez|Luis Fernando Lopez']] phone in The Ballad of Gay Tony.
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