Question Which variants of the Pixel 6 (Not pro) are bootloader unlockable?

[ryanhossain9797]

According to this page in the help center, there are 3 variants of the Pixel 6 (Not the pro)
Understand 5G network compatibility & roaming on Pixel phones

GB7N6 (AU, CA, DE, FR, GB, IE, TW, and US - Unlocked, Google Fi & T-Mobile)	Sub-6
G9S9B (US, AT&T & Verizon only)	mmWave & Sub-6
GR1YH (JP)	Sub-6

Now I'm going to buy in a country where Pixels are not officially sold, and I am not certain which variant they are going to bring in. So I need to know beforehand what I'm getting into. I have three questions.

1. Which of these are ok to go for bootloader unlocks, rooting etc? Specifically, is the Japanese one Unlockable?
2. Is this number written on the box anywhere? If so where? How can I check before buying?
3. Can I somehow change between the variants in any way?

I won't claim that I have thoroughly researched this topic, but it seems like this information isn't readily available. I see a lot of "probably"s and "likely"s but not many definite answers.

Also if you're already here and do know, might as well answer the same questions for pro as well.

 

[sic0048]

The GB7N6 is the unlocked version. You would be wise to stick with that version.

 

[ryanhossain9797]

The GB7N6 is the unlocked version. You would be wise to stick with that version.

Yeah that's pretty much a given. But Is the Japanese one also Unlocked? I might end up having to get that one if that's the only one sold here.

 

[Whoareyou]

According to this page in the help center, there are 3 variants of the Pixel 6 (Not the pro)
Understand 5G network compatibility & roaming on Pixel phones

GB7N6 (AU, CA, DE, FR, GB, IE, TW, and US - Unlocked, Google Fi & T-Mobile)	Sub-6
G9S9B (US, AT&T & Verizon only)	mmWave & Sub-6
GR1YH (JP)	Sub-6

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Now I'm going to buy in a country where Pixels are not officially sold, and I am not certain which variant they are going to bring in. So I need to know beforehand what I'm getting into. I have three questions.

1. Which of these are ok to go for bootloader unlocks, rooting etc? Specifically, is the Japanese one Unlockable?
2. Is this number written on the box anywhere? If so where? How can I check before buying?
3. Can I somehow change between the variants in any way?

I won't claim that I have thoroughly researched this topic, but it seems like this information isn't readily available. I see a lot of "probably"s and "likely"s but not many definite answers.

Also if you're already here and do know, might as well answer the same questions for pro as well.

All except the Verizon sold units of the G9S9B can be unlocked once SIM unlocked, including TMobile, Fi and AT&T units, the Verizon one is the only one that is permanently bl locked.

 

[ryanhossain9797]

All except the Verizon sold units of the G9S9B can be unlocked once SIM unlocked, including TMobile, Fi and AT&T units, the Verizon one is the only one that is permanently bl locked.

So only the Verizon G9S9B is the only model that is permanently locked up? thanks that's a relief.

How to SIM Unlock T-Mobile Google Pixel 6 Pro - DroidWin

In this comprehensive tutorial, we will show you detailed steps to SIM Unlock the T-Mobile Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

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This article seems to suggest the T-Mobile one still isn't BL unlockable once it's sim unlocked.

 

[Whoareyou]

So only the Verizon G9S9B is the only model that is permanently locked up? thanks that's a relief.

How to SIM Unlock T-Mobile Google Pixel 6 Pro - DroidWin

In this comprehensive tutorial, we will show you detailed steps to SIM Unlock the T-Mobile Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

www.droidwin.com

This article seems to suggest the T-Mobile one still isn't BL unlockable once it's sim unlocked.

Using the temporary SIM unlock workaround doesn't let you unlock the BL, only the full, official, permanent SIM unlock from TMO will do that.

 

[ryanhossain9797]

Using the temporary SIM unlock workaround doesn't let you unlock the BL, only the full, official, permanent SIM unlock from TMO will do that.

Thanks a lot. One final question. I've heard random rumors that JP softbank ones are also locked up? any idea?

 

[Whoareyou]

Thanks a lot. One final question. I've heard random rumors that JP softbank ones are also locked up? any idea?

This I'm not sure about, sorry, never had any experience with the Japanese market devices, it might be able to be done after SIM unlock, but I don't know for certain.

 

[ryanhossain9797]

This I'm not sure about, sorry, never had any experience with the Japanese market devices, it might be able to be done after SIM unlock, but I don't know for certain.

Alright. Thanks for all the info