In this guide, we will show you the steps to enable Osaifu Keitai in non-Japanese Pixel devices. Devices sold in different regions of the world have some peculiar traits that would only be present in those regions. Whether it’s the underlying OS, the modems, chipsets, or features, you might come across differences in each of these domains. If we talk about the Pixel devices sold in the Japanese region, then there’s no option to turn off the screenshot and camera sound. something that has infuriated the masses for ages.
But on the positive side, you get the support for the all-important Osaifu Keitai. However, there have been a few instances wherein a user living in Japan has bought their device from a foreign country and hence the said feature is missing from their device. If you are also in the same boat, then this guide will make you aware of a nifty workaround that should help you enable Osaifu Keitai in non-Japanese Pixel devices. But before that, let’s have a sneak peek at what exactly is this feature all about. Follow along.
What is Osaifu Keitai?
Osaifu-Keitai, also known as “Wallet Mobile”, is the most typical mobile payment system in Japan. Some of the most common services that it beholds 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.
Owing to such a slew of benefits involved, there are no second guesses as to why this feature is in high demand among users in Japan. So if you are currently living there but have purchased your Pixel device from outside, then fret not. You can still enable Osaifu Keitai on your device using the below-listed steps. So without further ado, let’s get started.
How to Enable Osaifu Keitai in Non-Japanese Pixel Devices
To get this job done, we will be changing the value inside the device info file on your device [which is stored in the devinfo partition] and converting your device to a Japanese Pixel. And that’s just about that. Before starting though, 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.
- Now download and extract the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC.
- Then 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 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.
That’s it. These were the steps to enable Osaifu Keitai in non-Japanese Pixel devices. 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 as soon as possible.
How to Revert the Changes
If you wish to revert the changes and go back to your original device 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].
