Updated: Nov.02.2021SimGuruGrant's thread on why they disabled some of the cheats.
https://twitter.com/SimGuruGrant/status/1011737364106866689Fix for Broken Cheats - TwistedMexi's AllCheats Mod click link for more details
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=30038.msg483494#msg483494
Quick Links:-
How to: Turn On/Off TestingCheats-
TestingCheats on PS4/XBox One-
Examples of How-To: Use Testingcheats -
Troubleshooting Ctrl-Shift-C Not Working / Cheats Not Working-
Tips on Testing Cheats-
How-To: Copy and Paste Cheats-
How-To: Unlock All Hidden Objects of the Game----
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How-To: Copy and Paste Files
How to: Turn On/Off TestingCheatsFrom Sims 4 Main Menu.
1. Load a game and click the household you want to play.
2. Click the play button in the lower right-hand corner of the screen.
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This puts you in Live Mode.3. Once game is loaded. Click the Pause button.
4. Press Shift-Ctrl-C all together at the same time to bring up the cheat console or cheat box.
5. type in testingcheats on or true.
-- Once this is enabled, it should show you a message in the cheat console that Cheats are enabled.
At this point use the cheats as normal.
6. Press the ESC key or Shift-Ctrl-C again to exit the cheat console.
If the above doesn't work, try this key combo:
Try CTL-Shift Windows button C instead (Windows Only)
FAQ ~ How To Use CheatsBack to top
How to: Turn on TestingCheats on PS4/XboxThere are some cheat codes that aren't available due to packs not being available at this time.
To bring up the Cheat Console or Cheat Bar PS4 and XBox:Choose a family to play, and in Live Mode. -
Hold down all 4 shoulder buttons, this will turn on the cheat console. Click the X button to turn on the onscreen keyboard. Enter the cheat and click done to enter the cheat.
To Shift-Click on an item, move the cursor to the item hold down the circle button and tap the X button to open the menu for the PS4 and Xbox is hold down the B button and tap the A button.
The Sims 4 Console Cheats
http://www.ign.com/wikis/the-sims-4/Console_CheatsPlease Note: Turning on and using Testingcheats may disable achievements and trophies for Sims 4 on the PS4, for the active saved game (the saved game that actively being played). Same may be true for Xbox.
The Sims 4 Will Support Cheats on Console, but There’s a Catch
http://eagamesblog.com/sims-4-will-support-cheats-console-theres-catch/Back to top
Examples of How-To Use TestingcheatsSkill level cheat not working? - See this post linked below for an example of this cheat:
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=28299.msg463598#msg463598Click the Spoiler link below (in bold) for an example of
how to use the relationship cheat.
An example of exactly what to type into the console for each cheat.
So, I have two sims I want to be instant friends, Summer Holiday and Mortimer Goth. I'll type their names in and 100 LTR_Friendship_main to make their friendship bar completely full:
modifyrelationship Summer Holiday Mortimer Goth 100 LTR_Friendship_main
Remember to use 'testingcheats on' first.
If the above doesn't work, Try adding a (+) sign... like this:
Bella Goth Mortimer Goth +100 LTR_Friendship_main
For some reason this is sometimes needed as well.
This is an example of how to use relationship cheats. Please see below if you need help with using the copy/paste method. - This might help get the cheat to work better.
To fully edit Sims use the cas.fulleditmode cheat.
1. Press Ctrl-Shift-C and type testingcheats into the cheat console first.
2. Type in cas.fulleditmode. This takes them into Create a Sim
How to: Copy and Paste Cheats1. Make sure you're in Live mode, then press Shift-Ctrl-C all together to bring up the cheat console.
2. Copy and paste the desired cheat. (Mouse over the cheat with left-click held down to highlight, right-click and select copy.)
For example:
stats.set_skill_level Major_HomestyleCooking3. Paste it into the cheat console by pressing Ctrl-V together. Then add the number 10 if you want to max the skill.
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Troubleshooting Ctrl-Shift-C Not Working / Cheats Not Working1. Try different key combos to get the cheat console to open such as:
Ctrl key on the left side along with the Shift key on right side with the C key all together. This should work in both Sims 3 and 4.
Another combo to try: Ctrl+Shift+Alt / Ctrl+Alt+Shift+C / Press Ctrl+Shift together and while still holding down those two keys, press C. This should bring up the Cheat Console.
For those with MSI Laptops try this key combo:
Control + Shift + WindowsButton + C to open the cheat console with ease.
According to some people, some brands already have control + shift + c as a shortcut to something else, so for PC users playing Sims 4, you will need to add the windows button to get the cheat console to work
2. For testing purposes, try another keyboard to see if that helps get the cheat console to come up.
3. Again for testing purposes, disconnect the keyboard, and connect into a different port.
4. Some programs may interfere with being able to use the cheat console and will need to be turned off or disabled. A couple/few known programs are called:
-- Gyazo - Screen Capture program that may use the same key combo as the Sims games. - If you have this program it may be best to uninstall it.
-- Action! Screen Recorder - Similar to Gyazo.
-- Skitch - Screenshot and photo editor for Mac that uses the same key combo as the Sims games. If you have this program, it's best to uninstall it or disable it.
-- Skype - A Instant messenger/video chat program may interfere with Sims 4.
-- Discord and it's overlay software - A VOIP (Voice over IP) program.
-- Parts of the video driver software that have to do with recording or streaming may cause issues with being able to open up the cheat console.
If you have similar programs as these above, they may cause issues with Sims 4. They may need to have their hot keys changed to a different key-combo or may need to be turned off or uninstalled if issues are severe.
If you do not know how to use or change these programs listed above, go to their website to get more information. That is the best place to get help.
Check to see that you don't have any other app/programs that use the same key combination Ctrl-Shift-C, such as a shortcut5. If mods are install, move the mods folder to desktop and delete the localthumbcache.package from inside the Sims 4 folder and try again. This helps troubleshoot game and mod/cc issues.
6. Try using the cheats in a different saved game or household.
7. Sometimes traveling to another lot and testing to see if the cheat works helps.
8. Repairing the game may help. - In Origin > Games Library > Right-click on Sims 4 and select Repair.
9. Fully exit game and Origin and then reload Origin and the game to see if that helps.
10. Try a Factory Reset - (How-To link below)
https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=29292.msg401669#msg40166911. If using Windows 10 with the Creators update or newer update, Turn off the Game Bar as it's known to be causing issues with a lot of games.
Turn off or disable Game bar in Windows 10
https://www.howtogeek.com/273180/how-to-disable-windows-10s-game-dvr-and-game-bar/12. Try checking to see if there are programs running in the background that could be keeping the game from running correctly.
13. Try a Clean Boot to see if it helps.
Clean or safe boot your PC or Mac
http://help.ea.com/en/article/how-to-clean-boot-your-pc/14. Make sure you don't have any mods that may interfere with trying to use the cheat console or cheats. For example the UI Cheats Extension is known to cause issues with the cheats.
If after trying the above tips, you still can't get the cheat console to come up, please report it using the link below:
I can't bring up the cheat window/console
http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-4/Sims-4-I-can-t-bring-up-the-cheat-window-console/td-p/3439141Back to top
Tips on Testing CheatsIf you can't get the cheats to work: Try copying the cheat from
the cheat page and paste (by pressing Ctrl-V together) what cheat you're trying to use into the cheat console.
The cheat console is the "box" that is brought up when you use Ctrl+Shift+C. In that "box" also known as the cheat console is where you type in testingcheats on and whatever cheat you're trying to use.
It's a white box in Sims 4 and Blue in Sims 3.
Testingcheats will only work once you have chosen a household to play with in Live Mode. It will
not work while on the Map screen.
The game may give an error message: Unable to execute command, if you try at any other screen when trying to turn on testingcheats for the first time in a game. However, after it has been turned on, you should be able to use most cheats as you like.
If you're looking for Restaurant Perks/ Debug items, etc. Look in Build/Buy mode.
-- The perks don't magically give your sim the item... just unlocks them.Some cheats only work in Live mode, and not Build/Buy mode.
Testingcheats may have to be re-enabled every you travel or use CAS.
There should be a message saying Cheats Enabled in the box under the cheat console.
Press Esc to exit out of the cheat console.
Links to Sims 4 Cheats -
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To Unlock All the Hidden Objects of the Game1. Get into game, go to Live Mode, press pause and make sure testingcheats are on [Press Ctrl-Shift-C together and type in testingcheats on]
2. Type or copy in the cheat:
bb.showhiddenobjects true - hit Esc to get out of the cheat console.
** Note: bb.showhiddenobjects on, may give a failed message, so try bb.showhiddenobjects true instead. If it doesn't say failed, go to next step.
3. Enter Build/Buy mode and in the search bar type debug -- After that, all "hidden" objects should be available to use.
This is what debug showed when I typed in debug. Click thumbnail to see larger view.
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How to: Copy and Paste FilesCopy:
1. First, Highlight them by left-click on a file (hold down the Ctrl key if you have multiple files you want to copy.
2. Right-click on one of the files and select Copy.
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Paste:
1. Paste the files by navigating to the folder you want to place them in and Right-click Paste.
How-To: Copy and Paste in more detail
http://www.wikihow.com/Copy-and-PasteQuestion: Is there a reason why drag and drop its not advised to be use? What's the difference between copy and paste and dragging and dropping saves into another folder?
Answer: Copy/paste ensures you don't accidentally erase the original files.
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Original post under the spoiler.
I started my game after it updated today and I don't always use cheats for the family I played today but things were getting pretty serious so I typed in testing cheats on/true/yes/1 and nothing worked. I even checked the help screen and tried typing in exactly as what was shown there and nothing. Am I missing something simple or are they not working right now? I'm so confused. Any suggestions would be amazing.
