If you have not updated your Honor 6X BLN-22 to Android 8.0 Oreo (EMUI 8.0) yet, here is how to download and install the update manually. Before going for the manual installation, check for the 8.0.0.510 OTA update on your Honor 6X by going to Settings > About phone > System update.

In this guide, we will show you how to download and install Android 8.0 Oreo (EMUI 8.0) update on Indian Honor 6X BLN-L22. Before jump into the manual installation, let us see what is new in this update BLN-L22HNC675CUSTC675D1B510 (8.0.0.510): Note that this the major software upgrade and needs to download more than 1.7GB file, so it is recommended to download over WiFi. Also, make sure that the remaining power is greater than 50% on your phone. This update will not erase your personal data, but it’s recommended to backup all of your personal data, including phone book, text messages, emails etc. before updating.

How to Install Oreo EMUI 8.0 update Manually on Honor 6X (India)

First Method:

  1. Download Honor 6X EMUI 8.0 firmware zip file (update.zip) from here and unzip it.
  2. On your phone, create ‘dload’ folder in the root of your SD card. Transfer the Update.app file (extracted firmware file) in it.
  3. Now, dial ##2846579## on your phone to open software upgrade menu.
  4. In the menu, select Software Upgrade > SD card Upgrade, then select and run the update.
  5. Once the process is completed, reboot your phone.

Second Method:

  1. Download EMUI 8.0 update for Honor 6X (update_data_full_BLN-L22_channel_in.zip) from here and unzip the file.
  2. Now, go to the ‘delod’ folder and delete all the content. Then copy the entire file, including Update.app from the extracted firmware file and save them in ‘deload’ folder.
  3. Dial ##2846579## in the dial pad to get the software upgrade menu, select Software Upgrade > SD card Upgrade and then select and run the update.
  4. The update will start and once completed, your device will reboot.

Third Method:

Now you have successfully installed the latest stock firmware on your Huawei Honor 6X. Any question? Leave it in the comment section below. Disclaimer: Follow above instruction at your own risk. We will not be liable if any damage occurs to your device and/or its components. It is recommended for technically talented users only.