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GTA V Update Guide
How to Restore Mods After Title Update
 
Updated 19/06/2023
 
 
Being relatively new to GTA modding, when that dreaded GTA V update arrived I always found it incredibly frustrating and complicated trying to recover my mods to their pre-update state. I was surprised to find very few tutorials online so decided to create one myself and hope that others find it useful. I now use it as a checklist to make updates as smooth as possible and have my game up and running again in no time. I am by no means a modding expert - I have merely created this guide based on my own experience to make the process as simple as possible and to share with the LSPDFR community.
 
This guide assumes that you have already installed a legal copy of Grand Theft Auto V with LSPDFR and RAGEPluginHook installed. If not, this is not an install tutorial and you can find those elsewhere on the forums. Ideally you will have already used OpenIV to install various mods and have a basic understanding of how to use it. Most importantly, you should already be using a mods folder.
 
For Steam users, I recommend turning off automatic updates. This can be done by right-clicking on Grand Theft Auto V in the Library section and clicking Properties. On the Updates tab, select ‘Only update this game when I launch it’ under Automatic Updates.
 
Only RAGEPluginHook is required for LSPDFR to work however many mods will rely on Script Hook V. It will generally take a few days before an update is available. If you do not wish to wait for Script Hook V to be updated, you can use ASI Support which can be found here. Please remember that these authors provide these files free of charge and are not obligated to update them.
 
 
DISCLAIMER
I will not be held responsible for any loss of data associated with using this guide
 
 
Step 1 - Backup
 
Modding comes with the risk of corrupt game files which may not be recoverable, so please back up your files. You can do this by making a copy of your entire GTA V folder, but make sure to name it something other than 'Grand Theft Auto V'. At the very least, you should backup your GTA5.exe. If you wish to play using an older version of GTA V, you will need a separate clean install.
 
If there is an LSPDFR update, back up your 'keys.ini' and 'lspdfr.ini' files. Failure to do so will result in losing your LSPDFR keys and settings, as the installation will overwrite these files.
 
Now is also a good time to backup files that will be overwritten by the update, such as your 'dlclist.xml' file. You can find this in mods/update/update.rpf/common/data. You should also update other files that you may have modified, such as 'visualsettings.dat'. If you are unsure which files have changed, check your downloaded mods and check the install guide to see which files have been edited and where they are located. It's a good idea to save these files to your PC after you change them so that they are already backed up for the next update.
 
The only mods that will be overwritten as a result of the update should be the ones located in mods/update/update.rpf. These will include graphics, weather and handling mods. Mods such as addon vehicles, sounds, uniform packs and plugins will not be affected as they are not located in update.rpf.
 
 
Step 2 – Update GTA V
 
For Steam users, the correct way to update the game is via Steam. Open Steam and select Library. Right-click on Grand Theft Auto V and select Properties. Click on Local Files and click ‘Verify integrity of game files...’.
 
For non-Steam users, I believe the update happens when you launch the game, therefore if you already know there is an update available, do not launch the game.
 
If you are unsure if your game has been updated or not, navigate to your Grand Theft Auto V folder, right-click on GTA5.exe and select Properties. Under the Details tab, you should see ‘File version’. As of 15 February 2021, this should be 1.0.2215.0. This may be referred to simply as 2215.
 
 
Step 3 – Update LSPDFR
 
Some GTA V updates require LSPDFR to be updated in order to function correctly, however this isn’t always the case. You can check the latest version here:
 
 
If an update does exist, download and install it as per the documentation. Once installed, you can restore your 'keys.ini' and 'lspdfr.ini' that you backed up earlier.
 
 
Step 4 – Update RAGEPluginHook and Script Hook V
 
LSPDFR updates will usually come with the latest version of RAGEPluginHook. The verison on the RPH is outdated and is not to be used.
 
Script Hook V will often take time to be updated after a GTA V update so check that an update has been released before downloading, as old versions will be incompatible.
 
http://www.dev-c.com/gtav/scripthookv/
 
 
Step 5 – Transfer new update.rpf using OpenIV
 
This step has not been required for recent updates but it is a good idea to check that it has worked correctly. To do so, launch OpenIV and open your mods folder. If there is NOT a green message at the top prompting you to copy the new update.rpf to your mods folder, skip to Step 6.
 
If the green message is displayed, click the button to transfer the new update.rpf. Note that this cannot be undone, so make sure that any changes you have made within mods/update/update.rpf have been backed up, particularly your 'visualsettings.dat' if you have not done so already.
 
 
Step 6 – Update gameconfig.xml and dlclist.xml
 
A modified 'gameconfig.xml' is required for addon vehicles after every update. Download it and copy it into mods/update/update.rpf/common/data.
 
https://www.gta5-mods.com/misc/gta-5-gameconfig-300-cars
 
Your 'dlclist.xml' may or may not have been changed during the update. To check, navigate to it in mods/update/update.rpf/common/data and scroll to the bottom. If it has remained unchanged by the update, it will still contain the lines for your addon DLC packs, for example:
 
<item>dlcpacks:\lspdpack\</item> <item>dlcpacks:\sheriffpack\</item>  
If they are missing, the update has changed the file and you will need to copy and paste the missing lines from your 'dlclist.xml' backup file.
 
 
Step 7 – Re-install graphics mods
 
This step is for those who use graphics mods, such as NaturalVision. If you are not using these mods or similar mods, skip to Step 8.
 
Install your graphics mods as though you are installing them for the first time using the relevant documentation.
 
 
Step 8 – Update mods
 
You’ll now need to re-install any other mods and files that were located in mods/update/update.rpf. As mentioned previously, there is no need to re-install vehicles and liveries, assuming that they were installed in the correct place.
 
Recently updated mods can be found on the Downloads section of the LSPDFR website:
 
https://www.lcpdfr.com/downloads/gta5mods/scripts/?sortby=file_updated&sortdirection=desc
 
 
Step 9 – Launch GTA V
 
Launch your game via RAGEPluginHook and unblock the updated files if prompted. Make sure your game runs as expected and that your mods load successfully. If your game crashes or something is not right, please repeat the steps to ensure that everything was followed correctly.
 
That's it! If anyone has any comments or suggestions, please leave them below.
 

GTA V Update Guide
How to Restore Mods After Title Update
 
Updated 19/06/2023
 
 
Being relatively new to GTA modding, when that dreaded GTA V update arrived I always found it incredibly frustrating and complicated trying to recover my mods to their pre-update state. I was surprised to find very few tutorials online so decided to create one myself and hope that others find it useful. I now use it as a checklist to make updates as smooth as possible and have my game up and running again in no time. I am by no means a modding expert - I have merely created this guide based on my own experience to make the process as simple as possible and to share with the LSPDFR community.
 
This guide assumes that you have already installed a legal copy of Grand Theft Auto V with LSPDFR and RAGEPluginHook installed. If not, this is not an install tutorial and you can find those elsewhere on the forums. Ideally you will have already used OpenIV to install various mods and have a basic understanding of how to use it. Most importantly, you should already be using a mods folder.
 
For Steam users, I recommend turning off automatic updates. This can be done by right-clicking on Grand Theft Auto V in the Library section and clicking Properties. On the Updates tab, select ‘Only update this game when I launch it’ under Automatic Updates.
 
Only RAGEPluginHook is required for LSPDFR to work however many mods will rely on Script Hook V. It will generally take a few days before an update is available. If you do not wish to wait for Script Hook V to be updated, you can use ASI Support which can be found here. Please remember that these authors provide these files free of charge and are not obligated to update them.
 
 
DISCLAIMER
I will not be held responsible for any loss of data associated with using this guide
 
 
Step 1 - Backup
 
Modding comes with the risk of corrupt game files which may not be recoverable, so please back up your files. You can do this by making a copy of your entire GTA V folder, but make sure to name it something other than 'Grand Theft Auto V'. At the very least, you should backup your GTA5.exe. If you wish to play using an older version of GTA V, you will need a separate clean install.
 
If there is an LSPDFR update, back up your 'keys.ini' and 'lspdfr.ini' files. Failure to do so will result in losing your LSPDFR keys and settings, as the installation will overwrite these files.
 
Now is also a good time to backup files that will be overwritten by the update, such as your 'dlclist.xml' file. You can find this in mods/update/update.rpf/common/data. You should also update other files that you may have modified, such as 'visualsettings.dat'. If you are unsure which files have changed, check your downloaded mods and check the install guide to see which files have been edited and where they are located. It's a good idea to save these files to your PC after you change them so that they are already backed up for the next update.
 
The only mods that will be overwritten as a result of the update should be the ones located in mods/update/update.rpf. These will include graphics, weather and handling mods. Mods such as addon vehicles, sounds, uniform packs and plugins will not be affected as they are not located in update.rpf.
 
 
Step 2 – Update GTA V
 
For Steam users, the correct way to update the game is via Steam. Open Steam and select Library. Right-click on Grand Theft Auto V and select Properties. Click on Local Files and click ‘Verify integrity of game files...’.
 
For non-Steam users, I believe the update happens when you launch the game, therefore if you already know there is an update available, do not launch the game.
 
If you are unsure if your game has been updated or not, navigate to your Grand Theft Auto V folder, right-click on GTA5.exe and select Properties. Under the Details tab, you should see ‘File version’. As of 15 February 2021, this should be 1.0.2215.0. This may be referred to simply as 2215.
 
 
Step 3 – Update LSPDFR
 
Some GTA V updates require LSPDFR to be updated in order to function correctly, however this isn’t always the case. You can check the latest version here:
 
 
If an update does exist, download and install it as per the documentation. Once installed, you can restore your 'keys.ini' and 'lspdfr.ini' that you backed up earlier.
 
 
Step 4 – Update RAGEPluginHook and Script Hook V
 
LSPDFR updates will usually come with the latest version of RAGEPluginHook. The verison on the RPH is outdated and is not to be used.
 
Script Hook V will often take time to be updated after a GTA V update so check that an update has been released before downloading, as old versions will be incompatible.
 
http://www.dev-c.com/gtav/scripthookv/
 
 
Step 5 – Transfer new update.rpf using OpenIV
 
This step has not been required for recent updates but it is a good idea to check that it has worked correctly. To do so, launch OpenIV and open your mods folder. If there is NOT a green message at the top prompting you to copy the new update.rpf to your mods folder, skip to Step 6.
 
If the green message is displayed, click the button to transfer the new update.rpf. Note that this cannot be undone, so make sure that any changes you have made within mods/update/update.rpf have been backed up, particularly your 'visualsettings.dat' if you have not done so already.
 
 
Step 6 – Update gameconfig.xml and dlclist.xml
 
A modified 'gameconfig.xml' is required for addon vehicles after every update. Download it and copy it into mods/update/update.rpf/common/data.
 
https://www.gta5-mods.com/misc/gta-5-gameconfig-300-cars
 
Your 'dlclist.xml' may or may not have been changed during the update. To check, navigate to it in mods/update/update.rpf/common/data and scroll to the bottom. If it has remained unchanged by the update, it will still contain the lines for your addon DLC packs, for example:
 
<item>dlcpacks:\lspdpack\</item> <item>dlcpacks:\sheriffpack\</item>  
If they are missing, the update has changed the file and you will need to copy and paste the missing lines from your 'dlclist.xml' backup file.
 
 
Step 7 – Re-install graphics mods
 
This step is for those who use graphics mods, such as NaturalVision. If you are not using these mods or similar mods, skip to Step 8.
 
Install your graphics mods as though you are installing them for the first time using the relevant documentation.
 
 
Step 8 – Update mods
 
You’ll now need to re-install any other mods and files that were located in mods/update/update.rpf. As mentioned previously, there is no need to re-install vehicles and liveries, assuming that they were installed in the correct place.
 
Recently updated mods can be found on the Downloads section of the LSPDFR website:
 
https://www.lcpdfr.com/downloads/gta5mods/scripts/?sortby=file_updated&sortdirection=desc
 
 
Step 9 – Launch GTA V
 
Launch your game via RAGEPluginHook and unblock the updated files if prompted. Make sure your game runs as expected and that your mods load successfully. If your game crashes or something is not right, please repeat the steps to ensure that everything was followed correctly.
 
That's it! If anyone has any comments or suggestions, please leave them below.
 

GTA V Update Guide
How to Restore Mods After Title Update
 
Updated 19/06/2023
 
 
Being relatively new to GTA modding, when that dreaded GTA V update arrived I always found it incredibly frustrating and complicated trying to recover my mods to their pre-update state. I was surprised to find very few tutorials online so decided to create one myself and hope that others find it useful. I now use it as a checklist to make updates as smooth as possible and have my game up and running again in no time. I am by no means a modding expert - I have merely created this guide based on my own experience to make the process as simple as possible and to share with the LSPDFR community.
 
This guide assumes that you have already installed a legal copy of Grand Theft Auto V with LSPDFR and RAGEPluginHook installed. If not, this is not an install tutorial and you can find those elsewhere on the forums. Ideally you will have already used OpenIV to install various mods and have a basic understanding of how to use it. Most importantly, you should already be using a mods folder.
 
For Steam users, I recommend turning off automatic updates. This can be done by right-clicking on Grand Theft Auto V in the Library section and clicking Properties. On the Updates tab, select ‘Only update this game when I launch it’ under Automatic Updates.
 
Only RAGEPluginHook is required for LSPDFR to work however many mods will rely on Script Hook V. It will generally take a few days before an update is available. If you do not wish to wait for Script Hook V to be updated, you can use ASI Support which can be found here. Please remember that these authors provide these files free of charge and are not obligated to update them.
 
 
DISCLAIMER
I will not be held responsible for any loss of data associated with using this guide
 
 
Step 1 - Backup
 
Modding comes with the risk of corrupt game files which may not be recoverable, so please back up your files. You can do this by making a copy of your entire GTA V folder, but make sure to name it something other than 'Grand Theft Auto V'. At the very least, you should backup your GTA5.exe. If you wish to play using an older version of GTA V, you will need a separate clean install.
 
If there is an LSPDFR update, back up your 'keys.ini' and 'lspdfr.ini' files. Failure to do so will result in losing your LSPDFR keys and settings, as the installation will overwrite these files.
 
Now is also a good time to backup files that will be overwritten by the update, such as your 'dlclist.xml' file. You can find this in mods/update/update.rpf/common/data. You should also update other files that you may have modified, such as 'visualsettings.dat'. If you are unsure which files have changed, check your downloaded mods and check the install guide to see which files have been edited and where they are located. It's a good idea to save these files to your PC after you change them so that they are already backed up for the next update.
 
The only mods that will be overwritten as a result of the update should be the ones located in mods/update/update.rpf. These will include graphics, weather and handling mods. Mods such as addon vehicles, sounds, uniform packs and plugins will not be affected as they are not located in update.rpf.
 
 
Step 2 – Update GTA V
 
For Steam users, the correct way to update the game is via Steam. Open Steam and select Library. Right-click on Grand Theft Auto V and select Properties. Click on Local Files and click ‘Verify integrity of game files...’.
 
For non-Steam users, I believe the update happens when you launch the game, therefore if you already know there is an update available, do not launch the game.
 
If you are unsure if your game has been updated or not, navigate to your Grand Theft Auto V folder, right-click on GTA5.exe and select Properties. Under the Details tab, you should see ‘File version’. As of 15 February 2021, this should be 1.0.2215.0. This may be referred to simply as 2215.
 
 
Step 3 – Update LSPDFR
 
Some GTA V updates require LSPDFR to be updated in order to function correctly, however this isn’t always the case. You can check the latest version here:
 
 
If an update does exist, download and install it as per the documentation. Once installed, you can restore your 'keys.ini' and 'lspdfr.ini' that you backed up earlier.
 
 
Step 4 – Update RAGEPluginHook and Script Hook V
 
LSPDFR updates will usually come with the latest version of RAGEPluginHook. The verison on the RPH is outdated and is not to be used.
 
Script Hook V will often take time to be updated after a GTA V update so check that an update has been released before downloading, as old versions will be incompatible.
 
http://www.dev-c.com/gtav/scripthookv/
 
 
Step 5 – Transfer new update.rpf using OpenIV
 
This step has not been required for recent updates but it is a good idea to check that it has worked correctly. To do so, launch OpenIV and open your mods folder. If there is NOT a green message at the top prompting you to copy the new update.rpf to your mods folder, skip to Step 6.
 
If the green message is displayed, click the button to transfer the new update.rpf. Note that this cannot be undone, so make sure that any changes you have made within mods/update/update.rpf have been backed up, particularly your 'visualsettings.dat' if you have not done so already.
 
 
Step 6 – Update gameconfig.xml and dlclist.xml
 
A modified 'gameconfig.xml' is required for addon vehicles after every update. Download it and copy it into mods/update/update.rpf/common/data.
 
https://www.gta5-mods.com/misc/gta-5-gameconfig-300-cars
 
Your 'dlclist.xml' may or may not have been changed during the update. To check, navigate to it in mods/update/update.rpf/common/data and scroll to the bottom. If it has remained unchanged by the update, it will still contain the lines for your addon DLC packs, for example:
 
<item>dlcpacks:\lspdpack\</item> <item>dlcpacks:\sheriffpack\</item>  
If they are missing, the update has changed the file and you will need to copy and paste the missing lines from your 'dlclist.xml' backup file.
 
 
Step 7 – Re-install graphics mods
 
This step is for those who use graphics mods, such as NaturalVision. If you are not using these mods or similar mods, skip to Step 8.
 
Install your graphics mods as though you are installing them for the first time using the relevant documentation.
 
 
Step 8 – Update mods
 
You’ll now need to re-install any other mods and files that were located in mods/update/update.rpf. As mentioned previously, there is no need to re-install vehicles and liveries, assuming that they were installed in the correct place.
 
Recently updated mods can be found on the Downloads section of the LSPDFR website:
 
https://www.lcpdfr.com/downloads/gta5mods/scripts/?sortby=file_updated&sortdirection=desc
 
 
Step 9 – Launch GTA V
 
Launch your game via RAGEPluginHook and unblock the updated files if prompted. Make sure your game runs as expected and that your mods load successfully. If your game crashes or something is not right, please repeat the steps to ensure that everything was followed correctly.
 
That's it! If anyone has any comments or suggestions, please leave them below.
 

It looks like you have an outdated version of RPH, try updating to the version included in the latest LSPDFR version.

I see Explorers more than any other driving around.  Second would be the Chargers.  Sometimes I see the CV's but usually when there is a big something going on.  Maybe the supervisors or higher ranks show up in CV's, but not sure exactly.  This is how I have my setup and it includes the addon vehicles I have.  I just noticed I should adjust the PAX for some of the vehicles.  I don't know why this is showing up as a Spoiler.  Copy/Paste and it automatically puts it as a Spoiler.  
 

yes they still have tons of crown victorias as the oldest crown victoria in their fleet is from 1998

What I'll often do is send the default LSPDFR backup (even though I use Ultimate Backup) to the scene by setting the waypoint on the map. The default backup will respond to your waypoint and not your current location. It means you are not first on scene but is more realistic and means that you can have someone with a visual on the suspect(s) until you arrive.

Today I found a list of LAPD vehicles and decided to use this to calculate the chance of each vehicle spawning in Ultimate Backup. Note that the percentages are based on these four vehicles, not the entire LAPD fleet. The list is from 2018 so the figures will be slightly outdated but it's a ballpark figure that can be adjusted to suit your personal preference.
 
The list is as follows:
 
Ford Crown Victoria (40%) Ford Explorer (37%) Dodge Charger (18%) Ford Taurus (5%)  
For those unaware, Ultimate Backup allows you to set the chance of a particular vehicle spawning when calling for backup. You can find the configuration files in plugins/lspdfr/UltimateBackup. Using the above list, you can set them up like this:
 
<Vehicles> <Vehicle chance="40">POLICE</Vehicle> <Vehicle chance="37">POLICE2</Vehicle> <Vehicle chance="18">POLICE3</Vehicle> <Vehicle chance="5">POLICE4</Vehicle> </Vehicles>  
Remember to check that POLICE, POLICE2, etc correspond to the correct vehicle - the above code is just an example. Note that the chance for all vehicles must add up to 100. Hope some find this useful.

Yup, do the same now for STP. It too has been updated recently to include a Localization.ini file.
 
Without wishing to be rude, you mentioned having to wait a week for support but did you try to read the log yourself? The error states 'file not found'. Personally my first action before even asking on the forum would be to work out why that's the case - and it's probably a simple case of adding a file that may have been missed during an installation or update.

Yup, do the same now for STP. It too has been updated recently to include a Localization.ini file.
 
Without wishing to be rude, you mentioned having to wait a week for support but did you try to read the log yourself? The error states 'file not found'. Personally my first action before even asking on the forum would be to work out why that's the case - and it's probably a simple case of adding a file that may have been missed during an installation or update.

Same issue with StopThePed.

Please make sure you're uploading the most recent version of your Rage log.  It is located in your GTA folder and is simply called RagePluginHook.log (no numbers).  The log you uploaded shows the same error.

This is excellent! Thank you. 

Im gonna be snatching this for my Support Server. Well written! 🙂

GTA V Update Guide
How to Restore Mods After Title Update
 
Updated 19/06/2023
 
 
Being relatively new to GTA modding, when that dreaded GTA V update arrived I always found it incredibly frustrating and complicated trying to recover my mods to their pre-update state. I was surprised to find very few tutorials online so decided to create one myself and hope that others find it useful. I now use it as a checklist to make updates as smooth as possible and have my game up and running again in no time. I am by no means a modding expert - I have merely created this guide based on my own experience to make the process as simple as possible and to share with the LSPDFR community.
 
This guide assumes that you have already installed a legal copy of Grand Theft Auto V with LSPDFR and RAGEPluginHook installed. If not, this is not an install tutorial and you can find those elsewhere on the forums. Ideally you will have already used OpenIV to install various mods and have a basic understanding of how to use it. Most importantly, you should already be using a mods folder.
 
For Steam users, I recommend turning off automatic updates. This can be done by right-clicking on Grand Theft Auto V in the Library section and clicking Properties. On the Updates tab, select ‘Only update this game when I launch it’ under Automatic Updates.
 
Only RAGEPluginHook is required for LSPDFR to work however many mods will rely on Script Hook V. It will generally take a few days before an update is available. If you do not wish to wait for Script Hook V to be updated, you can use ASI Support which can be found here. Please remember that these authors provide these files free of charge and are not obligated to update them.
 
 
DISCLAIMER
I will not be held responsible for any loss of data associated with using this guide
 
 
Step 1 - Backup
 
Modding comes with the risk of corrupt game files which may not be recoverable, so please back up your files. You can do this by making a copy of your entire GTA V folder, but make sure to name it something other than 'Grand Theft Auto V'. At the very least, you should backup your GTA5.exe. If you wish to play using an older version of GTA V, you will need a separate clean install.
 
If there is an LSPDFR update, back up your 'keys.ini' and 'lspdfr.ini' files. Failure to do so will result in losing your LSPDFR keys and settings, as the installation will overwrite these files.
 
Now is also a good time to backup files that will be overwritten by the update, such as your 'dlclist.xml' file. You can find this in mods/update/update.rpf/common/data. You should also update other files that you may have modified, such as 'visualsettings.dat'. If you are unsure which files have changed, check your downloaded mods and check the install guide to see which files have been edited and where they are located. It's a good idea to save these files to your PC after you change them so that they are already backed up for the next update.
 
The only mods that will be overwritten as a result of the update should be the ones located in mods/update/update.rpf. These will include graphics, weather and handling mods. Mods such as addon vehicles, sounds, uniform packs and plugins will not be affected as they are not located in update.rpf.
 
 
Step 2 – Update GTA V
 
For Steam users, the correct way to update the game is via Steam. Open Steam and select Library. Right-click on Grand Theft Auto V and select Properties. Click on Local Files and click ‘Verify integrity of game files...’.
 
For non-Steam users, I believe the update happens when you launch the game, therefore if you already know there is an update available, do not launch the game.
 
If you are unsure if your game has been updated or not, navigate to your Grand Theft Auto V folder, right-click on GTA5.exe and select Properties. Under the Details tab, you should see ‘File version’. As of 15 February 2021, this should be 1.0.2215.0. This may be referred to simply as 2215.
 
 
Step 3 – Update LSPDFR
 
Some GTA V updates require LSPDFR to be updated in order to function correctly, however this isn’t always the case. You can check the latest version here:
 
 
If an update does exist, download and install it as per the documentation. Once installed, you can restore your 'keys.ini' and 'lspdfr.ini' that you backed up earlier.
 
 
Step 4 – Update RAGEPluginHook and Script Hook V
 
LSPDFR updates will usually come with the latest version of RAGEPluginHook. The verison on the RPH is outdated and is not to be used.
 
Script Hook V will often take time to be updated after a GTA V update so check that an update has been released before downloading, as old versions will be incompatible.
 
http://www.dev-c.com/gtav/scripthookv/
 
 
Step 5 – Transfer new update.rpf using OpenIV
 
This step has not been required for recent updates but it is a good idea to check that it has worked correctly. To do so, launch OpenIV and open your mods folder. If there is NOT a green message at the top prompting you to copy the new update.rpf to your mods folder, skip to Step 6.
 
If the green message is displayed, click the button to transfer the new update.rpf. Note that this cannot be undone, so make sure that any changes you have made within mods/update/update.rpf have been backed up, particularly your 'visualsettings.dat' if you have not done so already.
 
 
Step 6 – Update gameconfig.xml and dlclist.xml
 
A modified 'gameconfig.xml' is required for addon vehicles after every update. Download it and copy it into mods/update/update.rpf/common/data.
 
https://www.gta5-mods.com/misc/gta-5-gameconfig-300-cars
 
Your 'dlclist.xml' may or may not have been changed during the update. To check, navigate to it in mods/update/update.rpf/common/data and scroll to the bottom. If it has remained unchanged by the update, it will still contain the lines for your addon DLC packs, for example:
 
<item>dlcpacks:\lspdpack\</item> <item>dlcpacks:\sheriffpack\</item>  
If they are missing, the update has changed the file and you will need to copy and paste the missing lines from your 'dlclist.xml' backup file.
 
 
Step 7 – Re-install graphics mods
 
This step is for those who use graphics mods, such as NaturalVision. If you are not using these mods or similar mods, skip to Step 8.
 
Install your graphics mods as though you are installing them for the first time using the relevant documentation.
 
 
Step 8 – Update mods
 
You’ll now need to re-install any other mods and files that were located in mods/update/update.rpf. As mentioned previously, there is no need to re-install vehicles and liveries, assuming that they were installed in the correct place.
 
Recently updated mods can be found on the Downloads section of the LSPDFR website:
 
https://www.lcpdfr.com/downloads/gta5mods/scripts/?sortby=file_updated&sortdirection=desc
 
 
Step 9 – Launch GTA V
 
Launch your game via RAGEPluginHook and unblock the updated files if prompted. Make sure your game runs as expected and that your mods load successfully. If your game crashes or something is not right, please repeat the steps to ensure that everything was followed correctly.
 
That's it! If anyone has any comments or suggestions, please leave them below.
 

You may find this useful:
 

If you open "OpenIV" and activate the edit mode, it will tell you if you need to update your update.rpf.
 
If you made any changes in your C:\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto V\\mods\update\update.rpf they will be overwritten (So you would need to redo all changes you made in the update.rpf file)
 
No other file will be affected by the update.
 

The problem is that too many people want a personal assistant to help with their problems. I've only been modding and using LSPDFR for a year and find that 99% of problems are known issues that have been experienced by others and that they have already been solved on various forums. There is always a 1% chance that a problem is unique or unanswered, especially with plugins always changing and of course the never ending updates to GTA.

The problem is that too many people want a personal assistant to help with their problems. I've only been modding and using LSPDFR for a year and find that 99% of problems are known issues that have been experienced by others and that they have already been solved on various forums. There is always a 1% chance that a problem is unique or unanswered, especially with plugins always changing and of course the never ending updates to GTA.

Thanks - thought it was a bug. Any idea where the smoke/sand comes from?

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Great tutorial and writeup!

GTA V Update Guide
How to Restore Mods After Title Update
 
Updated 19/06/2023
 
 
Being relatively new to GTA modding, when that dreaded GTA V update arrived I always found it incredibly frustrating and complicated trying to recover my mods to their pre-update state. I was surprised to find very few tutorials online so decided to create one myself and hope that others find it useful. I now use it as a checklist to make updates as smooth as possible and have my game up and running again in no time. I am by no means a modding expert - I have merely created this guide based on my own experience to make the process as simple as possible and to share with the LSPDFR community.
 
This guide assumes that you have already installed a legal copy of Grand Theft Auto V with LSPDFR and RAGEPluginHook installed. If not, this is not an install tutorial and you can find those elsewhere on the forums. Ideally you will have already used OpenIV to install various mods and have a basic understanding of how to use it. Most importantly, you should already be using a mods folder.
 
For Steam users, I recommend turning off automatic updates. This can be done by right-clicking on Grand Theft Auto V in the Library section and clicking Properties. On the Updates tab, select ‘Only update this game when I launch it’ under Automatic Updates.
 
Only RAGEPluginHook is required for LSPDFR to work however many mods will rely on Script Hook V. It will generally take a few days before an update is available. If you do not wish to wait for Script Hook V to be updated, you can use ASI Support which can be found here. Please remember that these authors provide these files free of charge and are not obligated to update them.
 
 
DISCLAIMER
I will not be held responsible for any loss of data associated with using this guide
 
 
Step 1 - Backup
 
Modding comes with the risk of corrupt game files which may not be recoverable, so please back up your files. You can do this by making a copy of your entire GTA V folder, but make sure to name it something other than 'Grand Theft Auto V'. At the very least, you should backup your GTA5.exe. If you wish to play using an older version of GTA V, you will need a separate clean install.
 
If there is an LSPDFR update, back up your 'keys.ini' and 'lspdfr.ini' files. Failure to do so will result in losing your LSPDFR keys and settings, as the installation will overwrite these files.
 
Now is also a good time to backup files that will be overwritten by the update, such as your 'dlclist.xml' file. You can find this in mods/update/update.rpf/common/data. You should also update other files that you may have modified, such as 'visualsettings.dat'. If you are unsure which files have changed, check your downloaded mods and check the install guide to see which files have been edited and where they are located. It's a good idea to save these files to your PC after you change them so that they are already backed up for the next update.
 
The only mods that will be overwritten as a result of the update should be the ones located in mods/update/update.rpf. These will include graphics, weather and handling mods. Mods such as addon vehicles, sounds, uniform packs and plugins will not be affected as they are not located in update.rpf.
 
 
Step 2 – Update GTA V
 
For Steam users, the correct way to update the game is via Steam. Open Steam and select Library. Right-click on Grand Theft Auto V and select Properties. Click on Local Files and click ‘Verify integrity of game files...’.
 
For non-Steam users, I believe the update happens when you launch the game, therefore if you already know there is an update available, do not launch the game.
 
If you are unsure if your game has been updated or not, navigate to your Grand Theft Auto V folder, right-click on GTA5.exe and select Properties. Under the Details tab, you should see ‘File version’. As of 15 February 2021, this should be 1.0.2215.0. This may be referred to simply as 2215.
 
 
Step 3 – Update LSPDFR
 
Some GTA V updates require LSPDFR to be updated in order to function correctly, however this isn’t always the case. You can check the latest version here:
 
 
If an update does exist, download and install it as per the documentation. Once installed, you can restore your 'keys.ini' and 'lspdfr.ini' that you backed up earlier.
 
 
Step 4 – Update RAGEPluginHook and Script Hook V
 
LSPDFR updates will usually come with the latest version of RAGEPluginHook. The verison on the RPH is outdated and is not to be used.
 
Script Hook V will often take time to be updated after a GTA V update so check that an update has been released before downloading, as old versions will be incompatible.
 
http://www.dev-c.com/gtav/scripthookv/
 
 
Step 5 – Transfer new update.rpf using OpenIV
 
This step has not been required for recent updates but it is a good idea to check that it has worked correctly. To do so, launch OpenIV and open your mods folder. If there is NOT a green message at the top prompting you to copy the new update.rpf to your mods folder, skip to Step 6.
 
If the green message is displayed, click the button to transfer the new update.rpf. Note that this cannot be undone, so make sure that any changes you have made within mods/update/update.rpf have been backed up, particularly your 'visualsettings.dat' if you have not done so already.
 
 
Step 6 – Update gameconfig.xml and dlclist.xml
 
A modified 'gameconfig.xml' is required for addon vehicles after every update. Download it and copy it into mods/update/update.rpf/common/data.
 
https://www.gta5-mods.com/misc/gta-5-gameconfig-300-cars
 
Your 'dlclist.xml' may or may not have been changed during the update. To check, navigate to it in mods/update/update.rpf/common/data and scroll to the bottom. If it has remained unchanged by the update, it will still contain the lines for your addon DLC packs, for example:
 
<item>dlcpacks:\lspdpack\</item> <item>dlcpacks:\sheriffpack\</item>  
If they are missing, the update has changed the file and you will need to copy and paste the missing lines from your 'dlclist.xml' backup file.
 
 
Step 7 – Re-install graphics mods
 
This step is for those who use graphics mods, such as NaturalVision. If you are not using these mods or similar mods, skip to Step 8.
 
Install your graphics mods as though you are installing them for the first time using the relevant documentation.
 
 
Step 8 – Update mods
 
You’ll now need to re-install any other mods and files that were located in mods/update/update.rpf. As mentioned previously, there is no need to re-install vehicles and liveries, assuming that they were installed in the correct place.
 
Recently updated mods can be found on the Downloads section of the LSPDFR website:
 
https://www.lcpdfr.com/downloads/gta5mods/scripts/?sortby=file_updated&sortdirection=desc
 
 
Step 9 – Launch GTA V
 
Launch your game via RAGEPluginHook and unblock the updated files if prompted. Make sure your game runs as expected and that your mods load successfully. If your game crashes or something is not right, please repeat the steps to ensure that everything was followed correctly.
 
That's it! If anyone has any comments or suggestions, please leave them below.