Friend Request is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto V, picked up in Lester’s House, El Burro Heights, Los Santos (start), Suburban, Hawick Avenue, Alta, Lifeinvader Office, Rockford Hills and De Santa Residence, Rockford Hills (end) for Lester Crest. The objective: jay Norris. This GTA 5 Friend Request walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Lester’s House, El Burro Heights, Los Santos (start), Suburban, Hawick Avenue, Alta, Lifeinvader Office, Rockford Hills and De Santa Residence, Rockford Hills (end).
- Given by: Lester Crest.
- Objective: Jay Norris.
- Reward: Clothing stores, New items on Los Santos Customs, Stock Market and Rickie Lukens can be hired as a hacker.
- Unlocks: Casing the Jewel Store, The Long Stretch (if Chop was not completed until Father/Son and is completed before this mission), The Good Husband and Simeon Yetarian.
- Unlocked by: Marriage Counseling.
GTA 5 Friend Request walkthrough
- Go to the Suburban store in Vinewood.
- Buy a suitable outfit.
- Go to the Lifeinvader offices.
- Go to the rear entrance.
- Follow the programmer.
- Rig the prototype.
- Exit the building.
- Watch the keynote at Michael’s house.
How GTA 5 Friend Request fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Michael’s cover was blown.
- Michael was unable to obtain the disguise.
- Michael couldn’t afford the disguise.
- Michael left before planting the bomb.
- Michael failed to detonate the phone.
- Too much heat to carry out the job.
- Scaring Tracey (shooting near the house without a suppressor).
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 5 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Want every mission in Los Santos? See all GTA 5 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 5 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
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FAQ
How do you start GTA 5 Friend Request?
Pick it up in Lester’s House, El Burro Heights, Los Santos (start), Suburban, Hawick Avenue, Alta, Lifeinvader Office, Rockford Hills and De Santa Residence, Rockford Hills (end) for Lester Crest.
What do you get for completing GTA 5 Friend Request?
Clothing stores, New items on Los Santos Customs, Stock Market and Rickie Lukens can be hired as a hacker.
What fails GTA 5 Friend Request?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Michael’s cover was blown; Michael was unable to obtain the disguise; Michael couldn’t afford the disguise; Michael left before planting the bomb; Michael failed to detonate the phone; Too much heat to carry out the job; Scaring Tracey (shooting near the house without a suppressor).
What does GTA 5 Friend Request unlock?
Casing the Jewel Store, The Long Stretch (if Chop was not completed until Father/Son and is completed before this mission), The Good Husband and Simeon Yetarian.
Which version of GTA 5 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC releases of GTA V, aside from minor control differences.
