How to Enable Osaifu Keitai in Non Japanese Pixel Devices
In this guide, we will show you the steps to enable Osaifu Keitai in non Japanese Pixel devices. Depending on the region you bought your phone from, you might get some region-specific features and end up missing up on others. In this regard, if you are living in Japan, then you’ll get the Osaifu Keitai, however, it’s only limited to this region.
There have been quite a few instances wherein users have imported their Pixel from any other part of the world, only to find that Osaifu Keitai is missing from their device [which, to be fair, is quite obvious because the feature is only limited to the Japanese region]. So, is there any way through which you can enable Osaifu Keitai in non Japanese Pixel devices? Well, there is one, and in this guide, we will make you aware of just that. So without further ado, let’s check it out.
- What is Osaifu Keitai
- How to Enable Osaifu Keitai in Non Japanese Pixel Devices
- How to Revert the Change: Convert your Pixel to Non-Japanese Model
What is Osaifu Keitai
Osaifu-Keitai, also known as “Wallet Mobile”, is the most common mobile payment system in Japan. Some of the most common services that it offers include the likes of electronic money, identity cards, loyalty cards, fare collection for public transits, and credit cards, among others. One of the biggest benefits of this card is the fact that a single Osaifu Keitai can accept multiple applications, each equivalent to different cards.
How to Enable Osaifu Keitai in Non Japanese Pixel Devices
To get this job done, we will be covering your Pixel to a Japanese one by changing the value of the device info file, which is stored in the devinfo partition. But before that, make sure to take a backup of all the data on your device. 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.
- To begin with, get hold of the model number for your Pixel, which is sold in Japan.
- For example, in the case of Pixel 6, it is GR1YH. Likewise, for Pixel 6A, it is GB17L.
- Once that’s done, download and extract the Android SDK Platform Tools on the PC.
- After that, root your device via Magisk / KernelSU / APatch .
- Now open Command Prompt inside platform-tools and type the below command: adb shell
- After that, type in the below command. You’ll get a SuperUser request, tap Allow. su
- Now type in the below command. It will extract devinfo.img file from your device. dd if=/dev/block/by-name/devinfo of=/sdcard/devinfo.img
- The file will be placed in the Internal Storage. Transfer it to the platform tools folder. NOTE: It is highly recommended that you take a backup of devinfo.img file
- Now download and install a Hex Editor app on your PC. We are using HxD software.
- Then drag and drop the devinfo.img file to that software. Its hex value will be shown.
- Use Ctrl+F to bring up Search, type your device’s current model number, and hit Enter.
- It should highlight the same. So replace it with the Japanese variant model number.
- Now go to File > Save As. Name it devinfo.img and save it in the platform-tools folder.
- After that, type the below command to transfer this file back to the devinfo partition: dd if=/sdcard/devinfo.img of=/dev/block/by-name/devinfo
- Once that is done, restart your device. It will now be converted to the Japanese variant.
- To verify the same, boot your device to Fastboot Mode by typing in the below command: adb reboot bootloader
- Use the Volume Keys to bring up the Barcode option and press the Power key to confirm.
- Have a look at SKU value. It should now show the Japanese model number of your Pixel.
How to Revert the Change: Convert your Pixel to Non-Japanese Model
If you wish to revert the changes and go back to your original device’s region, then simply replace the modified [Japanese] devinfo.img file with the original one and then carry out the exact same steps as listed above [don’t forget to restart your device at the end].
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