The "102189 New" file is specifically tuned to eliminate the "flickering textures" issue seen in earlier 102189-era configs, which was caused by an overly aggressive StreamingMemory value that fought with Windows virtual memory management.

Before replacing your gameconfig, ensure you have these essential limit adjusters installed in your main GTA V directory to avoid immediate "Memory Error" crashes: Heap Limit Adjuster : Increases available memory for the game. Packfile Limit Adjuster : Allows more DLC archives ( files) to be loaded. : The primary tool used to modify the internal game files. Installation Steps Locate the File : Download the version specific to 1.0.2189.0 . Sources like the GTA V Gameconfig.xml GitHub often host archives for older versions. Open OpenIV and enable Navigate to Path mods\update\update.rpf\common\data Replace the File : Drag and drop your new gameconfig.xml into this folder. Choose Traffic Density