However, the users in Japan who have got their hands on this device are having trouble in a few aspects. These include the inability to turn off the camera shutter sound as well as the screenshot captured sounds, both of which are present in the Global variants. So to overcome this issue, all you need to do is convert the Japanese Pixel 6 to the Global variant. And in this guide, we will show you how to do just that. So without any further ado, let’s get started.
The Prerequisites
There exist two different methods through which you could carry out the said task. And we have listed both of them below. You may refer to the one that is in sync with your requirement. Moreover, the below-listed requirements are universal for both these methods. So no matter which of the two approaches you opt for, you will first have to checkmark all these prerequisites. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device and data by performing the below steps.
STEP 1: Note the Pixel 6 Model Numbers and their Regions
First and foremost, please keep a note of the Pixel 6 Model Numbers and their corresponding regions, it will come in handy later on.
G9S9B – Verizon and AT&T US carriersGB7N6 – US Unlocked, US Google Fi, US TMO, Canada, Taiwan, Australia, European countries, and carriersGR1YH – Japan and carriers
STEP 2: Install Android SDK
First and foremost, you will have to install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC. This is the official ADB and Fastboot binary provided by Google and is the only recommended one. So download it and then extract it to any convenient location on your PC. Doing so will give you the platform-tools folder, which will be used throughout this guide.
STEP 3: Enable USB Debugging
Next up, you will have to enable USB Debugging. This will make your device recognizable by the PC in ADB mode and hence allow you to execute the required ADB Commands. So head over to Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 7 times > Go back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging.
STEP 4: Root your Pixel 6
First and foremost, you need a rooted Pixel 6. If you haven’t done so yet, then please refer to our guide on How to Root Google Pixel 6/Pro via Magisk Patched Boot.img. If you have already rooted via any other method, then please verify that you have disabled the verity checks as well, by flashing the vbmeta file (instructions could be found in that linked guide itself).
Method 1: Manually Convert Japanese Pixel 6 to Global Version
Method 2: Convert Japanese Pixel 6 to Global Version via Magisk Module
Verify if Pixel 6 is Converted to Global from Japanese Version
Now that you have successfully carried out the steps, it’s time to put it to the test. If the change was successful, then you should see the following changes:
New Model ID in bootloader – Barcode -SKU.New Model ID in Settings – About phone – Regulatory Labels. You should now see the option to switch off the sound in the settings of the stock Camera app.
So with this, we round off the guide on how you could convert the Pixel 6 from the Japanese to the Global version. We have listed two different methods for the same. Likewise, the steps to verify the same have also been listed. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
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