Huawei Honor 6 users now update their phone to Android Marshmallow. This update is based on EMUI 4.0 and contains all Android 6.0 Marshmallow features. The update is rolling out for France, Europe, Asian and other regions. The official Android 6.0 for Huawei Honor 6 is a stable build and rolling via OTA, but you can also Update Huawei Honor 6 to Marshmallow Manually. You can wait for the OTA updates, or you can Update Huawei Honor 6 to Marshmallow manually.
The new Marshmallow update packed with features like Now on Tap, Doze Mode, App Permissions and more. The Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for Honor 6 available via OTA (over-the-air) and it is about 1.48GB in size. The update may wipe SD Card data, so it is advisable to take backup before you Update Huawei Honor 6 to Marshmallow.
Note:-
- Your device must be on stock firmware and stock recovery.
- Follow the steps correctly otherwise you may brick your device. We are not responsible for any damage to your phone.
- It will not erase your data but it is advisable to take a complete backup of your phone for safer side.
- Ensure that your phone has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the accidental shutdown in-between the process.
Files required to install official Android 6.0 for Huawei Honor 6 –
- Marshmallow for Huawei Honor 6 Europe region – Download
- Marshmallow for Huawei Honor 6 France region – Download
- Marshmallow for Huawei Honor 6 Asian region – Download
- EMUI 4.0 Files for all Firmware – Download
Steps to Manually Update Huawei Honor 6 to Marshmallow –
1) First, download Android 6.0 for Huawei Honor 6 from above.
2) Now create a folder dload in the root of your internal storage or SD card and place the update.app file in that folder.
3) Now go to the phone settings–>update and press the menu button.
4) Now select choose Local update.
5) It will show the update.app file now tap on it to start the installation process.
6) Wait until the installation process is complete and then reboot your device., you have latest firmware
7) Done.
This is the easiest way to Update Huawei Honor 6 to Marshmallow manually. If you have any questions comment below.
101 Comments
Can I Do This mothed in Huawei Honor 6 plus…?
The flashing procedure is same but you need Honor 6 plus firmware file
fail to update, i try to update by recovery mode, but cant sir. where shd i placed that EMUI 4.0 Files for all Firmware – Download
What do u mean by menu button?
I hv downloaded, put it at the right folder but which is the menu button in settings > update?
Yes, you find the menu button in settings > update and see the menu button at the bottom of the page
does this work perfect ?..
Yes many users reported working fine for them.
my current honor 6 built is B24 asian region can i use this update? and what do you mean by “device must be on stock firmware n stock recovery”?
Yes you can use this..download the Asian region firmware and follow the above steps.
“device must be on stock firmware n stock recovery” means if custom recoveries like TWRP or CWM installed on your device then it won’t work.
update successful. thank you very much buddy.. :-)
are these update compatible to H60-L02 model?
the update file is not able to be copied
not able to be copied where?
Hi..updated successfully..but in message I cant read (showing no subject ) and unable to deleting.how to solve this bug..?
Try clear cache from recovery..if still not work then do a factory reset
Problem solved..thanks buddy
After update, my honor 6 slow when im browsing internet via wifi. Any solution
nice one, thanks for sharing
Does this cause lag to ur phone or does it works better?
The themes r not working, even the magazine unlock not working too
Please help
Mine is built no H60-L04C151B550 ..however when I tried to flash the ROM (Asian version) given here it says software fail! Can anyone explain why
my honor6 was a 4.4 kitkat version.
am thinking to upgrade marshmallow version.
is it possible ? any issues in phnoe ?
pls rply,urgently
What about b507 version?
Hi. Did you get any feedback to your question? I have B507 version too and hesitating about upgrade.
Does the above work for L02?
Im happy its works fine on my phone. But its a dissapoinment to know that the features of changing the font style is unable on android marshmallow :(
It is working for h60-L04 and my version of my phone is lollipop EMUI 3.1 (B524)? Is this gonna work or i need more upgrade to do this upgrade (marshmallow)? If needed, can you provide or give me a link for the upgrade.
It will work on your device.
what do you mean “root of your internal storage or SD card”?
Place it in SD card (Not in some folder of sd card)
Thank you. for EMUI 4.0, i must download all the file which is over 4gb?
Download only one for your region
is there a version for qatar?
Can it update B374?
Mine built no is H60-L04C151B550 , can this upadte works on B550 ??????
Thanks for this option… Updated my honor 6 to Marsh mellow. Awsm experience..
My version is H60-L04100R001C00B109SP01, which one should i download? Tq
My honor 6 running B524 can i use this?
Yes you can
Is it possible for b507 version? Which should i choose? Asian?
If you choose Asia, you can get ‘H60-L04_Andriod 6.0_EMUI 4.0_C636B811‘ version
just was wondering… I own a h60-l02… what is the best way to upgrade…to directly download the asian ota or to individually download each archive from megaa?
tks in advance
i h60-L04, can i use it, and i not have recovery stock
It work only with stock recovery
I’m currently using H60-L04 B393 (Bought in Bahrain). Will it work if I download the Asian region? Which EMUI 4.0 should I use because apparently, I can’t find a B393 in the list. Thanks in advance. :)
how to know, i have stock recovery or not?
can you show me how can check recovery on honor6
Does this work on an 114 build? Or do I need any improvements first?
hi, i would like to ask if the (Asian Region Update) would work on my H60-L04 / B396 / EMUI 3.0? by the way i’m from the Philippines. Thank you..
Tol naupgrade mo nb device mo? Nghahanap din ako ng marshmallow pra sa unit ko eh,same unit tau.
The installation just use the downloaded Marshmallow file, what to do with the EMUI 4.0 file ? Do i need to install EMUI after install the Marshmallow ?
Yes, that Marshmallow firmware contains EMUI 4.0. Just update it to Marshmallow.
Must i download the Emui 4.0 or not
Just download the Marshmallow file it will update your version to EMUI 4.0 also
Hi,is these working on H60L04_b118?
Android 4.4.2 , emotion2.3
Pliz help I Need to update my honor.
Which region will support 4G network? Thanks.
4G is a device Hardware feature. So download firmware according to your region and update 4G will work on that.
it now working.
It was tell me this was failed download again..
what i do..
It will work on H60-L02 B532 pls reply btw im lollipop already.
This update can make our phone hang or not sir??
I recently bought a honor 6(H60-LO4) bought from Dubai.firmware for asia region will support in my device?pls reply urgently
My phone is currently running B532 Lollipop 5.1.1
1) Will this work for H60-L12?
2) Should I install Asian region only or also do EMUI?
Thank you for this page, only 1 for marshmallow found till now.
Did it work for you?
Not sure if I should do this, worried it will brick my phone.
So waiting for Admin to say – this will work for H60-L12 or will not work.
I cannot see any answer: is it suit to H60-L12?
Can you also post the files for the L12
Will this firmware work on H60-L12 ?
Hello!
I also need to update my H60-L12 (currently on 6.2.1) and I don’t understand which file to use… Everything seems to be for H60-L04.
Yep, all for L04, have googled a lot and China L12 version doesn’t seem to popup anywhere. hoping CM comes with 7.0 Nougat directly for Honor 6, that will be a treat.
my honor h60-l04 currently running B507 lollipop 5.1.1. which firmware is suitable for my honor?
thank you
Huwai Honor 6: Is it work for mirroring to sony MP-CL1 portable projector?. Mirroring is not possible after getting update to android 6 from 4.4.2.
Its is work for my H60-L02 sir?
Man i need a urgent reply i have downloaded the file for asia is it important to download the MIUI file as well??
It’s not working for me.currently running B500. 5.1.1 lolipope.is it work for me.
I have updated my h6-l04 initially using b822 indian region and then i realized i should have used the asian pacific region b811. Tried downloading the app package but when i got to settings > updater, there is no option to locally update anymore. Does this mean i am stuck with the indian version? If yes, will it affect network signal reception given that i am in a different region?
i received update on my mobile automatically from company but as i click installed after downloading the android , the mobile got stuck and continously gone in a mode to switch on but not getting switched on. please help.
Is this install on Honor H60-01 China region
Hi I had my phone rooted and have that twrp. If you can guide me on how i will do it if that’s the case? I was only be able to come to the part that I clicked install, and then i chose the zip file, but it says error. Please help thanks so much
This is not not work with rooted device.
there is no option for local update in my honor 6 i am at B831
Is this suitable for honor H60-01L
My Phone Spec . android 4.4.2 EMUI 3.
was upgrading to 6. with EMUI 4
Its failed & given this link on screen – http://emui.huawei.com/emotiondowload.php?more=restore
& pres Power key to shutdow.
The link is not accurate as don’t remember precisely but it was something like that.
hello. i have downloaded the file for asian region. do i also have to download the emu file too? please respond
No just download the firmware file EMUI version update with that
H60-L04…..B396.. bought at Malaysia. just dload asian region n follow the steP??
Will this work on H60-L04…..B396??? Need feedback asap. Thank you.
My Phone Spec . android 4.4.2 EMUI 3.
was upgrading to 6. with EMUI 4
Its failed & given this link on screen – http://emui.huawei.com/emotiondowload.php?more=restore
& pres Power key to shutdow.
i have upgrade my android to marshmallow however the theme for my phone doesnt work as well as screen lock. should i try it once again? at the same time, do i need to download both emui 4.0 firmware and marshmallow for android 6.0?
If you already updated your device to Marshmallow then no need to download it again better search for higher/updated version and install that.
Sir I have done update my honor 6 but if I remove from charging it goes off.. any solution
Hello, it can work to huawei H60 L02 too?
help please!
It´s me again, the celphone is with android 4 kitkat version, will work?
Thanks buddy, it works fine. Nice upgrade. :)
I have tried this with my unrooted h6-l02 and it says update failed as soon as the update screen appears. Does this mean its not compatible with h2-l02 or do I need extra specific files. Thanks.
have video tutorial??? i don understand to follow this instruction
my current honor 6 model is honor 6 h60-l12_6.2.1 (with android 5.1.1) can i use this update?
i dont have the Local update option on my phone ! ??
IS THERE ANYWAY TO GET NOUGAT FOR HUAWEI HONOR 6?
Hello ,
The version i have is EMUI3.1_H60-L12_6.2.1. Can i use this update? How can i see if my device is on stock firmware and stock recovery? I dont know much on phone upgrades so i would like to be sure.
Thanks in advance :)
hi , i have honor6 ( c00-B115) , can i directly install directly the marshmallow android 6 for Asian region ????? or i should update firmware at first?? is it step by step (first update to earlier and then the newest firmware)????
and beside that , is this marshmallow android 6 for Asian region support Persian?
thaks