Online 404 Smartphone Guide
The smartphone is your core survival tool in Online: 404 - map, flashlight, weather radar and an in-game internet full of useful sites.
What is the Smartphone System?
Your character's smartphone is the signature tool of Online: 404. It combines a district map, flashlight, weather forecasts and a simulated in-game internet where you can research crafting recipes, survival tips and lore - complete with ads and CAPTCHAs.
Why master the phone?
Navigate Like a Local
Use the map and weather apps to plan loot routes and avoid getting caught outside in dangerous conditions.
Research In-Game
Search the in-game internet for crafting recipes and survival knowledge instead of guessing at the workbench.
Never Lose Power
Learn every charging method so your map, flashlight and research tools never die at the worst moment.
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Online 404 Smartphone: In-Game Internet Mechanics Explained
Learn how the Online 404 smartphone works: searching the in-game internet, beating captchas, crafting recipes, and survival tips.
Online 404 Phone Guide: Smartphone Tools & Tips
Learn how the Online 404 smartphone works: map navigation, flashlight, weather forecasts, in-game Internet searches, ads, CAPTCHAs, and survival tips.
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Online 404 How to Charge Phone: Power Sources & Battery Tips
Learn how to charge your phone in Online 404: find power banks, car batteries, and generators to keep your flashlight and research tool alive.
Online 404 Internet Guide: Search, CAPTCHAs & Survival Info
Learn how the Online 404 in-game Internet works: searching for crafting instructions, handling ads and CAPTCHAs, and filtering unreliable results.