EMUI 5.0 with Android 7.0 arrive at Huawei P9 Lite It's stable and offers options to install it manually or wait for an OTA release. If you want to expedite the installation, we explain how to do it safely, which models are supported, how to check your variant, and more. most important news which brings Huawei's revamped interface.
It has been a long time coming, but the update of Huawei P9 LiteThe mid-range version of the Chinese brand's former flagship model is here, just after the beta testing of the new operating system version on this device ended.
The most impatient Huawei P9 Lite users no longer have to wait for the update for their device to arrive when it arrives in their country. From XDA DevelopersAs always very active, they have compiled a series of links that allow the download of the EMUI 5.0 version for this terminal that includes the update to Android 7.0 for the mid-range of the Chinese company.
Specifically, it has been the user gtdaniel which has compiled a series of links for this update called B360, which can be installed on any computer, either by downloading it to the computer and transferring it to the terminal or by downloading it on the computer itself.
Which versions of Huawei P9 Lite can be updated
However, as usual, the mobile devices, despite being the same brand and model, They are not all the same. And for now, we each have to find the one we have. colors The following are those for whom the update is offered:
- VNS-L21C185B360
- VNS-L21C10B360
- VNS-L31C185B360
- VNS-L31C636B361
In this link you can find the original post by XDA Developers where many users have already commented on how they have done with this manual update of their Huawei P9 Lite to Android 7.
How to check your variantGo to Settings > About phone and check the Build NumberThere you will see the model code (for example VNS-L21 or VNS-L31) and the cust (Regional or carrier customization). Common unlocked custom firmware references: C432 (Europe), C605 (Latin America), C636 (Asia), C185 (Africa and the Middle East). Carrier firmwares may take longer to receive. OTAs and come with pre-installed apps; that's why many users prefer to install free firmware compatible with its variant.
How do I manually update the Huawei P9 Lite?
Fortunately these updates are the official ones, not the beta software - or at least that is commented on in the XDA Developers thread -. To update your equipment you need a browser that allows you to enter the dload folder to leave the file there update.app. When you restart the terminal, it will be detected and will be updated.
With this simple method and through the files that are proposed in the well-known forums of the Android scene, it is possible to anticipate the official update of the Huawei P9 Lite that, on the other hand, if we are not so anxious and have some patience, it is also true that it does not have to take long to start arriving.
The novelties of Android 7 are well known by now but with EMUI 5.0 for Huawei P9 Lite Other features have also been added, perhaps the most useful of all being the application drawer, since finally, on Huawei devices with their original interface, you don't have to have all the applications on the screen, but you can have them organized by shortcuts and then the complete list.
Key requirements and recommendations Before any manual installation: 1) perform a Backup with Huawei or HiSuite support, 2) have enough battery and, if you use a microSD card, at least 8 GB free, 3) if you have root, unroot from SuperSU and uninstall Xposed (not compatible with Nougat), 4) in variants with bootloader Unlocked and TWRP, verify that you are using a version compatible with EMUI 4.1/EMUI 5.
dload method (three buttons)Copy the Update.app file to the folder /dload From the microSD card, turn off the phone and press and hold Volume + + Volume - + On until the installation begins. This procedure reinstalls the official firmware and is the easiest way to revert to stock settings if something goes wrong.
TWRP method (zip in parts): if your package arrives in two files (update.zip y update_data_full.zip), flashes First of all the update.zip and without restart Then flash the update_data_full.zip file. You may see messages in red or even the familiar "Error 7"; if the process ends in Ā«ā¦made"Continue with the second zip and do not restart in between to avoid an incomplete system.
Download the latest full package (Official OTA) from Settings also helps to validate and install the latest build: in EMUI 4.x go to Settings > Updater > Menu > Download latest full package; in EMUI 5.x Settings > System update > ā® > Download latest full package; in EMUI 8.x and 9.x the option is in Settings > System > Software update > ā® > Settings > Download latest full package.
Force OTA with Firmware Finder (without unlocking the bootloader): Some VNS-L23/VNS-L53 users speed up the OTA update by validating the build with FirmwareFinderMake sure the system downloads both of them files (update.zip and update_data_full.zip). If only one validates, avoid continuing to prevent disabling services (such as Bluetooth o keyboard) incomplete.
New features of EMUI 5.0 and Android 7 on the P9 Lite
Lighter interface with touches of Material Design and rich notificationsQuick access options alongside notifications and contextual actions when the bar is expanded. multitasking on cards It makes it easier to switch between apps.
Simplified menusHuawei has reorganized Settings so that any configuration is a maximum of three taps away. This reduces complexity compared to EMUI 4.1 and improves usability. accessibility options such as battery, apps, or memory.
Launcher with and without drawerYou can choose the traditional EMUI desktop or an alternative launcher with app drawer, highly requested by those who prefer not to have all apps on the main screen.
Native double windowScreen splitting to use two apps at once. Also, internal improvements in optimizationpermits and Pickups for energy saving.
Tips, compatibility and troubleshooting
Cross-region compatibilityThere are free compilations that include OEMinfo They allow migration between models/regions, but it's an advanced process. The recommended solution is to install firmware according to your customs and variant (L21/L31/L23/L53/L22) to minimize risks.
Warranty and risksUsing TWRP, rooting, or changing the custom firmware may cause changes. void the warrantyProceed at your own risk. If after updating you want close the bootloader or recover the recovery stockInstall the original EMUI 5 recovery and flash a Update.app official with the three-button method.
StorageIt's normal for the free space to vary compared to EMUI 4.1; Android 7 and full packages take up more space. After configuring it, let the system optimize apps before evaluating. battery or performance.
Root/XposedXposed Framework is not compatible with Nougat on many P9 Lite builds. Avoid using it to prevent issues. bootloops or system errors.
With all of the above, you can update your Huawei P9 Lite a EMUI 5.0 (Android 7) In an informed manner: correctly identify your model and custom firmware, choose the installation method that best suits your profile (dload, TWRP or OTA), make a backup and calmly follow the steps to enjoy a more modern interface, better notification management and features such as dual window and application drawer.
