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Here are ways you can stay AFK in GTA Online without being kicked out of a session due to being inactive in the game.
You can’t simply go AFK in GTA Online without being disconnected after a few minutes of being idle. This means you will have to actively play the game if you want to stay online. There are workarounds, like using a rubber band on your controller to force movement on your character and simulate player activity in the game. However, this could damage your controller in the long run. Fortunately, there is a way to stay idle in the game. Most of the methods are console-exclusive and might get patched soon, similar to how Rockstar Games patched the TV AFK method.
Here is a guide on how to AFK in GTA Online.
Ways on How to AFK in GTA Online Without Disconnection
Here are a few ways you can AFK in GTA Online to avoid disconnection when you are inactive:
Cinematic Mode AFK Method
You will need a PlayStation controller to do this one. Follow these instructions below to AFK in GTA Online:
- Enter a Vehicle
- Drive Somewhere Empty, Like a Parking Lot
- While in the Car, Pull Up the In-Game Phone
- Use the Touchpad To Navigate and Select Any Webpage
- Press the Triangle Button To Exit the Internet
- Press the O Button To Enter Cinematic Mode
There is a chance that the cinematic mode will only last a few minutes. You might need to press O multiple times until the cinematic mode stays longer. Remember to keep your controller plugged in at all times to keep it charged. Once your controller gets disconnected, you might get kicked out for being inactive.
Taxi AFK Method
This one works on all platforms, including console and PC. Here is how you can do the Taxi AFK method in GTA Online:
- Pull Up the In-Game Phone
- Navigate to Your Contacts and Find the Downtown Cab Co.
- Call for a Taxi Using the Number
- Once Your Taxi Arrives, Enter It
- Don’t Do Anything
If you don’t mind your taxi driver staring at your character for hours while you AFK, then you are good to go. Again, if you use a controller, make sure it is plugged in to keep it from being disconnected.
Rubber Band AFK Method
Putting a rubber band on your controller is the old reliable method to go AFK in GTA Online. You can place the rubber band on your controller’s sticks, but it will cause drift issues in the long run. Another method is to just put the rubber band on the L2 or R2 button.
You can even do this for your PC’s mouse if you want. Place the rubber band anywhere on your mouse as long as it presses either the right or left buttons.
Again, if you are using a controller or a wireless mouse, make sure it’s plugged in to keep it charged.
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