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[GUIDE] Get rid of balong bug/get back local update on 6.0/unlock bootloader[ALE-L21]

First of all, what is balong bug?
Balong Bug is when you update to a newer firmware that was not meant for your country, your phone doesn't recognize the correct version of your software(instead of correct version it will show balongc53b311) and you can't do ota update.
So in order to get rid of balong bug, when you update your software to a newer version, in the archive you've downloaded there are 2 folders: one contains the firmware update and one folder named custom or vendor which contains update.app for balong bug.
So all you have to do is to install via local update the update.app from vendor/custom folder.
I've tried to find for as many as possibile versions i could find.
I've made an archive of all vendor folders. Download from here
Here is the list from archive:
B049
B120
B130
B132
B133
B171
B551
Now, in order to get local update back, you'll need to have unlocked bootloader and twrp installed because you'll need to flash an archive.
First, make sure you have installed the correct drivers, then enable usb debugging from developer options(tap 7 times on build number to unlock developer)
To unlock bootloader you'll need to register on huawei then enter your details here.
If you have dual sim,enter your main imei;
After you've done all this you'll have a 10 digit code number, save it.
Now download minimal adb fastboot from here and install it.
Plug the phone into pc, open cmd window in minimal folder(shift + right click -> open new command here), type:
Code:
adb devices
and in return it will show something like
Code:
123213asdsa231 device
. After this type
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
. Now you are in fastboot and here you'll unlock your bootloader by tiping this command:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock yourcode
. If you done all this, now it will show on the bottom Phone Unlocked.
Now you need TWRP from here.
Flash it via fastboot with this command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery image_name.img
.
Enter twrp, flash this archive.
Now you've got back your local update!.
In order to get back stock recovery, donwload your current firmware version, use huawei extractor to extract recovery.img from update.app and flash it via fastboot with the same command used to flash twrp.
If you have questions, ask here.

Please add the newer B564 to the patch

I'm sorry, but i can't find for b564 ...

hey i tried updating locally on b560, but am stuck at 19% for like half an hour...

Bootloader is now unlocked, fast boot works as i can boot to bootloader but i cant push twrp for some reason.
Edit: fixed, wasn't looking for the correct file to put twrp into.
So i flashed B550 i think which doesn't have Vendor file, how can i get to B551 or one that does, will i need to downgrade first.

BigD18t said:
Bootloader is now unlocked, fast boot works as i can boot to bootloader but i cant push twrp for some reason.
Edit: fixed, wasn't looking for the correct file to put twrp into.
So i flashed B550 i think which doesn't have Vendor file, how can i get to B551 or one that does, will i need to downgrade first.
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Search for the program that can change your vendor info.
amageek said:
hey i tried updating locally on b560, but am stuck at 19% for like half an hour...
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What version do you currently running??

VladHD said:
Search for the program that can change your vendor info.
What version do you currently running??
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I did do that, but it caused my sim to not work at all, not sure what i did after but i now have it all working correctly and no bug.

VladHD said:
Search for the program that can change your vendor info.
What version do you currently running??
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hey i successfully flashed it... thanks anyways...
P.S. I was on b560 (Poland)...

please reupload archive/files to fix balong bug.
given download link is not working anymore.

huawei2016 said:
please reupload archive/files to fix balong bug.
given download link is not working anymore.
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Here is the link for vendor information file
https://yadi.sk/d/vxXXNOxss6hjK
Credits: @sokkoban

miststudent2011 said:
Here is the link for vendor information file
https://yadi.sk/d/vxXXNOxss6hjK
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many thanks dear, many vendors files failed. but your zip file worked well.
now p8 lite dual sim, ale l21 is showing c432b574full update is available. current version is c432b204.

huawei2016 said:
many thanks dear, many vendors files failed. but your zip file worked well.
now p8 lite dual sim, ale l21 is showing c432b574full update is available. current version is c432b204.
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Good to hear that you solved your problem.
All the credits for the Zip file goes to @sokkoban you should thank him for all his efforts.

My South African ALE-L02 is currently running Android 6.0 C636B530, with the Balong error after the firmware upgrade.. Would I be able to simply flash the Vendor (Custom) file, or do I need to follow other steps first?

hi,
kindly provide the update firmwarefor huawei balong c52b311, and provide solution for locked bootloader to unlock , thanks

Hi im from iran
and my build number is balongc50b311
can I fix it by flashing this file?
menu language is not important for me im using english.

gholamzadeh.mr said:
Hi im from iran
and my build number is balongc50b311
can I fix it by flashing this file?
menu language is not important for me im using english.
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Yes. Or simply install clean b638 and then personas rom

thank u
i used the app and it worked good.
now my build is c432b132. can i directly flash c432b638 rom?

gholamzadeh.mr said:
thank u
i used the app and it worked good.
now my build is c432b132. can i directly flash c432b638 rom?
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Not sure but yes try it. First, full wipe everything, than install stock b638 than personas mod.

I did it,
first,I flashed recovery ( it was twrp) and installed stock recovery,
then installed c432b638
my data and apps was not deleted.

@VladHD link is not working

P9+ VIE-L29 root??

hey there ,
any update on VIE-L29 rooting process ??
thanks.

DONE !!
unlock code from Huawei
https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin.php?id=unlock&mod=detail
twrp link :
by @acer73
http://forum.xda-developers.com/p9-plus/development/recovery-twrp-t3388330
Supersu link :
https://download.chainfire.eu/964/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-20160519174328.zip?retrieve_file=1
goodluck !!

Hello
RakanAlfaqih said:
DONE !!
unlock code from Huawei
https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin.php?id=unlock&mod=detail
twrp link :
by @acer73
http://forum.xda-developers.com/p9-plus/development/recovery-twrp-t3388330
Supersu link :
https://download.chainfire.eu/964/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-20160519174328.zip?retrieve_file=1
goodluck !!
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Hello
May I ask you
what should I do if I delete my official ROM in my p9 plus
there is no operating system to run I need the official ROM (Taiwan version please)
Can you help me please??

Can you please help me out? I cannot seem to get an unlock code from Huawei, it says something about having the phone registered on the Huawei Cloud for 14 days before they would give me an unlock code (my Chinese is very broken, so I do not know whether I translated that right). My phone is the P9+ VIE-L29. Thanks!

nocatix said:
Can you please help me out? I cannot seem to get an unlock code from Huawei, it says something about having the phone registered on the Huawei Cloud for 14 days before they would give me an unlock code (my Chinese is very broken, so I do not know whether I translated that right). My phone is the P9+ VIE-L29. Thanks!
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You must wait 14 days, or use Dc Unlocker.

I can get ROOT without using bootloader?
I can get ROOT without using bootloader?

Thanks @Mostar088! Is DC Unlocker trustworthy? I do not want to throw any money at something that I do not trust

nocatix said:
Thanks @Mostar088! Is DC Unlocker trustworthy? I do not want to throw any money at something that I do not trust
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Yes i unlock my tru DC-Unlocker it cost a few Euro and you can pay with PayPal.

Hi i have a problem i deleted system using TWRP on my VIE-L29 but i dont know which version of the firmware i should download. I tried putting dload folder on microSD and also on internal memory but i cant make it to turn back on. Please let me know if somebody knows. Or how can i flash it on other way. Thanks

jotade said:
Hi i have a problem i deleted system using TWRP on my VIE-L29 but i dont know which version of the firmware i should download. I tried putting dload folder on microSD and also on internal memory but i cant make it to turn back on. Please let me know if somebody knows. Or how can i flash it on other way. Thanks
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hello
1st you need to know the version of your phone :
boot into TWRP -> Advanced -> File Manager -> /dev/block/platform/hi_mci.0/by-name -> copy the "oeminfo" file to extrenal SD then To your PC
open The file with an HexEditor program -> Go to offset 4D200 : you must find the version of your phone (VIE-L??C???B???)

xzanium said:
hello
1st you need to know the version of your phone :
boot into TWRP -> Advanced -> File Manager -> /dev/block/platform/hi_mci.0/by-name -> copy the "oeminfo" file to extrenal SD then To your PC
open The file with an HexEditor program -> Go to offset 4D200 : you must find the version of your phone (VIE-L??C???B???)
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Thanks for the info. But i installed RayGlobe ROM and in 4D200 appears VIE-C00B176-Ray. I have TWRP 3.0.2 and thats works great but i can not install Nougat via dload or via update.zip (i tried as some pages says to flash it too) So if you know please let me know how. Thanks

jotade said:
Thanks for the info. But i installed RayGlobe ROM and in 4D200 appears VIE-C00B176-Ray. I have TWRP 3.0.2 and thats works great but i can not install Nougat via dload or via update.zip (i tried as some pages says to flash it too) So if you know please let me know how. Thanks
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try to go offset 43200 you must fund "rescue:VIE-L??C???B???"
you can not install Nougat via dload, you must install it via system updater

xzanium said:
try to go offset 43200 you must fund "rescue:VIE-L??C???B???"
you can not install Nougat via dload, you must install it via system updater
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Thanks again i installed a Nougat. But i can not flash TWRP now. I have Unlocked Bootloader and fastboot says Failed when flash. Do you know why? or anybody please?
Also is there a step by step guide to flash stock ROMS i download some Full Firmware other OTA firmwares and i can not installed them. I have know a Nougat that says test-keys but i can not root that one or even install TWRP via fastboot. Thanks again

jotade said:
Thanks again i installed a Nougat. But i can not flash TWRP now. I have Unlocked Bootloader and fastboot says Failed when flash. Do you know why? or anybody please?
Also is there a step by step guide to flash stock ROMS i download some Full Firmware other OTA firmwares and i can not installed them. I have know a Nougat that says test-keys but i can not root that one or even install TWRP via fastboot. Thanks again
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if the FRP is locked , you can not flash img, to unlock it go settings -> About phone -> press Build number 7 times to activate Devloper options. Then go Settings -> Developer options -> activate "Enable OEM unlock"
To install a clean Nougat version, you must run an official M ROM on your phone then use FirmwareFinder (proxy methode)

xzanium said:
if the FRP is locked , you can not flash img, to unlock it go settings -> About phone -> press Build number 7 times to activate Devloper options. Then go Settings -> Developer options -> activate "Enable OEM unlock"
To install a clean Nougat version, you must run an official M ROM on your phone then use FirmwareFinder (proxy methode)
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Thanks again. My bootloader is unlocked and my Enable OEM unlock is gray what can i do?

xzanium said:
if the FRP is locked , you can not flash img, to unlock it go settings -> About phone -> press Build number 7 times to activate Devloper options. Then go Settings -> Developer options -> activate "Enable OEM unlock"
To install a clean Nougat version, you must run an official M ROM on your phone then use FirmwareFinder (proxy methode)
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Well i downgraded to MM. I dont want to install de Nougat version that made my phone crazy. Is there another way to install Oficial Nougat different than FirmwareFinder because dload folder dosent work. Thanks

jotade said:
Well i downgraded to MM. I dont want to install de Nougat version that made my phone crazy. Is there another way to install Oficial Nougat different than FirmwareFinder because dload folder dosent work. Thanks
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Proxy update works perfect in FF.

Hi ok i have now emui 4.1.2 and i flashed TWTR 3.0.2.0 and until there everythingnis ok. I get some error sometimes says failed data mount, i flash supersu and says success but my phone still no rooted. Please any help? Thanks
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masze said:
Proxy update works perfect in FF.
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Is there any step by step instruction to do it via windows PC? Thanks

No, you do the proxy update in the phone. You don't need a computer. It's a guide within FF. Just follow those steps.

masze said:
No, you do the proxy update in the phone. You don't need a computer. It's a guide within FF. Just follow those steps.
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Thanks my friend. Anyway i downloaded the zip and flash it via TWRP now i have Nougat and Rooted.

Help with (bricked?) p10 plus

Hi, i've been following this guide :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10-plus/how-to/how-to-rebrand-p10-plus-to-vky-l29c432-t3794256
on how to rebrand my huawei p10 plus. My brand is/was vky-l29c576. After following the guide i flashed twrp and unlocked the bootloader.
I wiped my system and tried to flash the c432 firmware with hwota8 method that is shown there. but always when i try to install hwota8_update.zip the twrp instantly closes and the phone reboots to huawei erecovery... when i unlock the phone again and go to twrp again i see in the log i have an error 9: http://prntscr.com/kx66jd
So right now im stuck with a p10 plus without any firmware and with only twrp installed.
Just to clarify my phone was on nougat 7.0 and i was trying to rebrand into an oreo
Anyone who has any idea on what to do? or this phone is a goner.

Hwota8 was made for Oreo (Android 8). You need a procedure with Hwota instead. Check e.g. these: https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10/how-to/huawei-p10-debrand-rebrand-update-guide-t3691013 and https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108

M1chiel said:
Hwota8 was made for Oreo (Android 8). You need a procedure with Hwota instead. Check e.g. these: https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10/how-to/huawei-p10-debrand-rebrand-update-guide-t3691013 and https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108
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Hey, i saw those two guides, i downloaded the 3 hwota files from the second guide and put the folder together but i cant go through the bat file after the boot unlocking becasue i already have twrp installed. what do i do?

Mammoth128 said:
Hey, i saw those two guides, i downloaded the 3 hwota files from the second guide and put the folder together but i cant go through the bat file after the boot unlocking becasue i already have twrp installed. what do i do?
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I don't know; I am sure someone else can help you if you post your question in one of those threads.

M1chiel said:
I don't know; I am sure someone else can help you if you post your question in one of those threads.
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Managed to get it working with the bat file . I'm on oreo now and everything is gucchi thanks.

[Firmware][EMUI 9] BLA-L29 C432 9.0.0.161

Official EMUI 9.0 release for Mate 10 Pro (BLA-L29), European version (c432).
Requirements ;
1) Unlocked Bootloader
2) Root (only if you go from EMUI8.0 - > EMUI 9
3) A PC with working ADB
4) Some residual gray matter ?
Download - > https://androidhost.ru/7K8
Installation :
1) Upgrading from EMUI8.0
* use this tool - > https://mega.nz/#!w0kVRJjQ!MxuNRqUWJ-xM-nj2houAGqgreIodqbrwEIfVZ10CDcc
Run flash.bat and follow the on-screen instructions!
2) Updating from EMUI9 beta
* use this tool - > https://mega.nz/#!B9MnBYqQ!Ie7t_5lNSNlfiJqAY6ui_yV9rWyU3UUig2D5MFkdx68
Run flash.bat and follow the on-screen instructions!

Why we need root for 8.0? The download file says no service? Does everthing work? Thanks

inthedark22 said:
Why we need root for 8.0? The download file says no service? Does everthing work? Thanks
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For the EMUI 8 to 9 tool you will need root. You can do it from TWRP if you wanted to.
But you will need an unlocked bootloader at least, else you won't be able to install it.
No service = its not a service firmware, as most are on androidhost.ru.
Everything works fine. I just flashed it.

inthedark22 said:
Why we need root for 8.0? The download file says no service? Does everthing work? Thanks
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It says "no service" because it's not a DLOAD firmware.

Sorry, i'm just asking... From where did you got the rom? I see nothing on FF

Pretoriano80 said:
It says "no service" because it's not a DLOAD firmware.
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Will There be any problem when updating from emui 8.0 to 9.0 if i have deleted some apps from my system folder beforehand ??

ante0 said:
For the EMUI 8 to 9 tool you will need root. You can do it from TWRP if you wanted to.
But you will need an unlocked bootloader at least, else you won't be able to install it.
No service = its not a service firmware, as most are on androidhost.ru.
Everything works fine. I just flashed it.
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My bootloader is unlocked but everything is stock. Reboot in bootloader and run flash. Bat wont do the trick?

Sheldd said:
Sorry, i'm just asking... From where did you got the rom? I see nothing on FF
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Got it from a friend, who got it from another friend which found it on www.

inthedark22 said:
My bootloader is unlocked but everything is stock. Reboot in bootloader and run flash. Bat wont do the trick?
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It won't with the EMUI8 tool as it is now.
I will edit the EMUI9 tool and upload it, it will only require unlocked bootloader.
Edit: You can just use the EMUI9 tool as is, it's using Oreo TWRP and Oreo NoCheck.

As I am sure that EMUI 9 comes with new bootloader, is it possible to flash it without flashing xloader? As the Custom treble rom I want to use do not work on 9.0 vendor, so I could downgrade back.
Or uses the EMUI9 the 02xloader? If 02 then I can upgrade it to try it out!

Hopefully the update doesnt come x years laters for the ones on the official beta lol, anyway have fun guys

L09 nothing yet

how can i root BLA29 c432 157 versiot firmware?

nagyviktor199017 said:
how can i root BLA29 c432 157 versiot firmware?
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Unlock phone, flash twrp by pretoriano80, flash Magisk zip in twrp.
Alternatively: unlock phone, patch ramdisk in Magisk Manager, flash patched ramdisk in fastboot.

Would this method work for upgrading BLA-L29c636 b145 to BLA-L29C636E2R1P13B159 (9.0.0.159)

Is there any chance of getting a working TWRP/root on this version?

Great news. I've just installed it without problems. Is there any safe way to unroot and relock bootloader?

thatJasper said:
Is there any chance of getting a working TWRP/root on this version?
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Apparently the root developers, amongst others John Wu (Magisk), are working to get a simple way to root EMUI 9.0.
The root has already been confirmed to be working on the Huawei Mate 10 Pro and more devices should join the party sooner or later.
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https://www.theandroidsoul.com/emui-9-0-already-rooted/

the rom is working, but horrible performance. 125 000 points with antutu. fully working but very slow. i back to stock emui 8

Pretoriano80 said:
It says "no service" because it's not a DLOAD firmware.
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I'm on emui 9 beta and my bootloader and FRP were both unlocked. I removed all the scheme (fingerprint ecc.) ... but when i tred to flash the upgrade with your tool I saw that the FRP got locked. In the Setting options, Developper, (OEM unlock option is not anymore active). How can I restore this options to go on with the upgrade? Thank in advance.

HELP! Huawei P9 / DEVICE UNLOCKED BUT NOT BOOTING...

Hello everyone...
I have problem. I did downgrade for test on my phone (Android 7 to Android 6) and my guide is this link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/help/finally-downgrade-huawei-p9-android-t3868721
It was stable but i can't upgrade again by Hisuite. And i wished again Android 7. But unsuccessful...
I see this message on screen:
Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted. To loarn more, visit: http://zh.ui.v................................
(1) Press power key to continue
(2) Press volume up key up to 3 seconds..........................
(3) Your device will continue to boot 5 seconds later if there is no operation
Your device is booting now....
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I can entering the FASTBOOT & RESCUE MODE. My phone and FRP are Unlock.
I tried TWRP but i could not success... How we can fix that?
Thanks...

beratkazal said:
Hello everyone...
I have problem. I did downgrade for test on my phone (Android 7 to Android 6) and my guide is this link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/help/finally-downgrade-huawei-p9-android-t3868721
It was stable but i can't upgrade again by Hisuite. And i wished again Android 7. But unsuccessful...
I see this message on screen:
I can entering the FASTBOOT & RESCUE MODE. My phone and FRP are Unlock.
I tried TWRP but i could not success... How we can fix that?
Thanks...
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You said you successfully downgraded?
Then you didn't need HiSuite (and TWRP) - just WiFi and SIM card to start receiving OTA back to Nougat
And no need to open new thread each time
What was exactly full model/cust/build name from Settings/About of your running system (you didn't provide it in the first thread before downgrade, neither now?!
Flashing TWRP, downgrading/upgrading and now unbricking (?) depend on that - did you downgrade and had it working EVA-L09c432b182 or what?
And TWRP for MM is different than for N

zgfg said:
You said you successfully downgraded?
Then you didn't need HiSuite (and TWRP) - just WiFi and SIM card to start receiving OTA back to Nougat
And no need to open new thread each time
What was exactly full model/cust/build name from Settings/About of your running system (you didn't provide it in the first thread before downgrade, neither now?!
Flashing TWRP, downgrading/upgrading and now unbricking (?) depend on that - did you downgrade and had it working EVA-L09c432b182 or what?
And TWRP for MM is different than for N
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Hey, thank you for your answer. I did successfully downgraded and i did fixed my phone with Android6.0 again. But i couldn't upgrade to 7.0 or 7.1 now. Thank you very much.:good:

beratkazal said:
Hey, thank you for your answer. I did successfully downgraded and i did fixed my phone with Android6.0 again. But i couldn't upgrade to 7.0 or 7.1 now. Thank you very much.:good:
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Android 6 doesn't mean anything for your question why it doesn't upgrade to Android 7.
And again, you are not answering what is the full build name (incl cust) and number of your build as in Settings About - but if you don't mind about reading it...
If you are sitting on eg c900, you will never ever receive any upgrade.
Also, for OTA you must have WiFi but also a valid SIM card.