Download Huawei P9 Lite B381 Nougat Update [Middle East/Russia] [Beta]

Huawei P9 Lite (VNS-L21 & VNS-L31) variants in Russia and Middle Eastern countries can now be updated to B381 Nougat beta firmware. This update comes with the May’s security patches and can be downloaded using the direct download links provided here.

Firmware Details

1. Russia

• Device: Huawei P9 Lite
• Model: VNS-L21
• Android: 7.0 Nougat
• Version: NRD90M
• EMUI: 5.0
• Firmware: B381
• Build Number: VNS-L21C10B381
• Security Patch Level: May 5, 2017
• Region: Russia
• Status: Official (beta)
• Type: Full firmware OTA
• Release Date: 1.06.2017
• File Name: update.zip

Download Links

» Update.zip: Official Mirror | Size: 1.2 GB
» Public Data: Official Mirror | Size: 370 MB
» Cust Package: Official Mirror | Size: 402 MB

2. Middle East

1. VNS-L21

• Device: Huawei P9 Lite
• Model: VNS-L21
• Android: 7.0 Nougat
• Version: NRD90M
• EMUI: 5.0
• Firmware: B381
• Build Number: VNS-L21C185B381
• Security Patch Level: May 5, 2017
• Region: Middle East
• Status: Official (beta)
• Type: Full firmware OTA
• Release Date: 1.06.2017
• File Name: update.zip

Download Links

» Update.zip: Official Mirror | Size: 1.2 GB
» Public Data: Official Mirror | Size: 370 MB
» Cust Package: Official Mirror | Size: 287 MB

2. VNS-L31

• Device: Huawei P9 Lite
• Model: VNS-L31
• Android: 7.0 Nougat
• Version: NRD90M
• EMUI: 5.0
• Firmware: B381
• Build Number: VNS-L31C185B381
• Security Patch Level: May 5, 2017
• Region: Middle East
• Status: Official (beta)
• Type: Full firmware OTA
• Release Date: 2.06.2017
• File Name: update.zip

Download Links

» Update.zip: Official Mirror | Size: 1.3 GB
» Public Data: Official Mirror | Size: 403 MB
» Cust Package: Official Mirror | Size: 297 MB

Upgrading Instructions

1. TWRP Method

1. For this procedure, you’ll need a custom recovery like TWRP and an unlocked bootloader.
2. Download the three update files (update.zip, public data and cust package) for your model and region and copy them to your phone’s internal memory (without extracting).
3. Turn your phone off and reboot into TWRP mode by holding Vol up + Power keys simultaneously for a few seconds.
4. After taking a full backup, go to Install and flash the update.zip package.
5. After that, install the cust and public data files.
6. Reboot into the system normally upon completion.

2. Firmware Finder Method

This method doesn’t require any custom recovery or root privileges.

Step 1: Go to the Play Store and download the Firmware Finder app by Team MT.

Step 2: Open Firmware Finder, go to its settings and enable “Use proxy for install” – allow the app to download the addon when prompted.

Step 3: Install the proxy addon when it is completely download.

Step 4: Now, go to Settings → Wifi → Modify network (tap & hold current network) → Show Advanced options → Manual.

Step 5: Enter the following details for Proxy:

Proxy hostname: localhost
Proxy port: 8080.

Tap Save (or Connect) to exit.

Step 6: Return to the Firmware Finder app, find the full version (preferably MF-PV) of B381 firmware matching your phone’s model number and send it to the firmware updater.

Step 7: Go to Settings → Updater. When an update is available, return to the Wifi settings and disable the proxy (Wifi → Modify network → Proxy → None → Save).

Step 8: Finally, go back to the Updater and follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the update.

That’s all folks!

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