In this guide, we will show you the steps to convert your Asus ROG Phone 6 from Chinese [CN] to Global ROM [WW]. When it comes to the gaming domain, then there’s no denying the fact that the offering from Asus is the best in this segment. To further cement this statement, one shouldn’t look any further than its sixth iteration. With Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, 16GB RAM, and 265H refresh rate, its rise to fame were already on the cards.
However, there are quite a few users who have purchased the Chinese variant of this device but now wish to convert it to Global, due to numerous reasons. For some, it is the language barrier, whereas others just don’t like the UI that the Chinese counterpart has to offer. Plus the plethora of bloatware apps aren’t doing any good either. So if you also echo this thought, then this guide shall help you convert your Asus ROG Phone 6 from Chinese [CN] to Global ROM [WW]. Follow along.
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How to Convert Asus ROG Phone 6 from Chinese [CN] to Global ROM [WW]
The below instructions are listed under separate sections for ease of understanding. Make sure to follow the same sequence as mentioned. 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. [Fingerprint Sensor and the back camera will work without any issues after converting your ROG Phone 6 from CN to WW. Even the WideVine Certification will remain on L1].
STEP 1: 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 2: Enable USB Debugging
Next up, you will have to enable USB Debugging on your device so that it is recognizable by the PC in ADB mode. This will then allow you to boot your device to Fastboot Mode. 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 3: Unlock Bootloader on Asus ROG Phone 6
After this, you will have to unlock the bootloader on your device. Do keep in mind that this process will wipe off all the data and might nullify the device’s warranty as well. So if that’s all well and good, then refer to our comprehensive guide on Unlock Bootloader on Asus ROG Phone 6/Pro
STEP 4: Download Asus ROG Phone 6 Global RAW Firmware
Download the ROG Phone 6 Global RAW firmware from here [Credits: XDA Senior Member AndroPlus]. Then extract it to any convenient location on your PC [Password: https://androplus.org].
STEP 5: Convert Asus ROG Phone 6 from Chinese [CN] to Global [WW]
- To begin with, double click on the flashall_AFT file to start the flashing process.
- Once done, it will display FLASH COMPLETE. RESTART message. So reboot your device now.
- It will now boot to the stock recovery and you might get the message that “Can’t load Android system”. It’s completely normal.
- So use the Volume keys to select Factory Data Reset and then press the Power key to confirm it.
- Your device will now undergo a reset. Once done, it will boot to the Global ROM.
That’s it. These were the steps to convert your Asus ROG Phone 6 from Chinese [CN] to Global ROM [WW]. 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.
