Huawei seems to walk slowly in seeding out updates to its devices as compared to other smartphones brand. In 2019, the Chinese giant launched Nova 6 and Nova 6 Pro with Android 9 (Pie), which is upgradable to Android 11 powered by Kirin 990 and Kirin 980 respectively. This Nova 6 duo is now receiving the EMUI 11 based February 2021 security patch update.
The new firmware bumps the EMUI version 11.0.0.169 for Nove 6 while Nova 6 Pro is receiving version number 11.0.0.170. The package weighs 313 MB in size for both handsets.
Also, it is to be noted that this is a minor security patch update and does not bring new features, only the security gets upgraded by bringing fixes for 2 critical, 26 high, and 77 medium levels of CVEs to enhance device security.
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- Incorporates the Android security patches released in February 2021 for improved system security.
If you own these smartphones, a pop-up notification will hit your device soon, or else you can flash the update via Settings -> System & updates -> Software update -> Check for updates -> Download and install.
Alternatively, you can also use the Support app to install the package. To do this, open the Support app -> visit service tab -> click updates -> Check for updates -> Download and install.
Display: 6.57 inch, LTPS IPS LCD
Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 990 (7 nm)
Storage: 128 GB + 8 GB RAM
Camera: Rear- 40 MP wide + 8 MP telephoto + 8 MP ultrawide
Front- 32 MP wide + 8 MP ultrawide
Display: 6.57 inch, LTPS IPS LCD
Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7 nm)
Storage: 128 GB + 8 GB RAM
Camera: Rear- 48 MP wide + 16 MP ultrawide + 2 MP macro camera + 2 MP depth
Front- 32 MP wide + 8 MP ultrawide