Honor 6A Firmware Download for DLI-AL10, L22, L42 & TL20

Q: Why does the DLI-L42 factory archive matter more than a generic file for Southeast Asia users?

Because it is explicitly tagged C636 and Malaysia in the filename, which makes it a better branch match for that market than forcing a China or Europe package onto the same hardware.

The Honor 6A is a compact budget phone built around a 5.0-inch display and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 platform, so most firmware searches for this model are recovery-driven rather than upgrade-driven. Users usually land on these files after a failed update, a stuck boot screen, a wrong-region flash, or a deeper Qualcomm 9008 brick where normal local update methods no longer work.

This collection mixes standard Huawei Dload archives with Qualcomm QPST service packages, which means the most important decision is not just the build number but also the exact model and flashing method.

Download Firmware for Honor 6A

This set covers the Delhi family, which appears in both the device codename and several filenames, but you still need to match the exact variant such as DLI-AL10, DLI-L22, DLI-L42, or DLI-TL20 before flashing. The regular Dload packages are the safer starting point for phones that still respond to Huawei recovery, while the 9008_QPST files are for harder recovery cases and should not be treated like routine update archives.

Filename	Model	Region / Branch	Build	Android / OS	Flashing Method	Size	Patch Level	Notes	Purpose	Target User	Download
Honor_6A_DLI-AL10_C00B170_Firmware_Android_6.0_EMUI_4.1_05014MMR_05014MMS_Dload.zip	DLI-AL10	China C00	B170	Android 6.0 / EMUI 4.1	Huawei dload	1.98GB	Not stated in filename	Highest visible AL10 build number in this set, but it is still a Marshmallow-era package by filename. Use it only when you need the exact AL10 C00B170 branch, not as an automatic replacement for the Nougat AL10 archive below.	Exact-branch restore and rollback-safe reinstall	DLI-AL10 users matching the C00B170 software line	Download
Huawei-Delhi-AL10-DLI-AL10-C00B160_all_cn_China_7.0_5.1_Factory_Stock_Firmware_Update.rar	DLI-AL10	China C00	B160	Android 7.0 / EMUI 5.1	Huawei factory package / verify extracted structure	1.25GB	Not stated in filename	This AL10 package is older by build number than B170, but newer by Android generation according to the filename. Because of that mismatch, it should only be used when the phone clearly belongs to the B160 Nougat branch.	Factory restore on the AL10 Nougat line	DLI-AL10 owners who need the exact C00B160 package	Download
Honor_6A_DLI-L22_C432B129_QPST.zip	DLI-L22	C432	B129	Likely Android 7.0 / EMUI 5.1 era	QPST / 9008	1.5GB	Not stated in filename	Service package for a Qualcomm emergency restore path, not a normal consumer update file. Good for a soft-bricked or 9008-detected DLI-L22, but not the first option for a phone that still accepts Huawei local update.	Emergency Qualcomm restore	DLI-L22 devices in 9008 mode or with damaged partitions	Download
Honor_6A_Delhi-L22_C432B129_QPST.zip	DLI-L22 / Delhi-L22	C432	B129	Likely Android 7.0 / EMUI 5.1 era	QPST / 9008	1.6GB	Not stated in filename	This appears to be a second L22 C432B129 QPST archive with the codename written out as Delhi. Treat it as a mirror or alternate package source unless extraction shows different contents.	Mirror / service restore backup	Users who need an alternate L22 QPST package source	Download
Huawei-Delhi-L42-DLI-L42-C636B121_hw_spcseas_Malaysia_7.0_5.1_Factory_Stock_Firmware_Update.rar	DLI-L42	C636 / Malaysia / hw_spcseas	B121	Android 7.0 / EMUI 5.1	Factory package / verify extracted structure	2.40GB	Not stated in filename	Large regional factory archive for Southeast Asia, specifically pointing to Malaysia in the filename. Prefer this over a QPST package when your DLI-L42 still needs a region-correct stock reinstall rather than a raw 9008 recovery.	Region-matched factory restore	DLI-L42 users on the C636 Southeast Asia branch	Download
Honor_6A_DLI-TL20_9008_QPST.zip	DLI-TL20	Unspecified branch	Not stated	Not stated	QPST / 9008	1.96GB	Not stated	Pure Qualcomm emergency package for TL20 devices. Use this only when the phone is in a deeper brick state or already detected through the Qualcomm 9008 path.	Low-level unbrick	DLI-TL20 users with non-booting devices or broken partitions	Download
Honor_6A_DLI-L42_9008_QPST.zip	DLI-L42	Unspecified branch	Not stated	Not stated	QPST / 9008	1.96GB	Not stated	Emergency Qualcomm restore package for L42. Keep it for cases where the Malaysian C636 factory archive cannot be used because the phone no longer accepts a normal local update path.	Deep recovery and unbrick	DLI-L42 devices stuck in 9008 or beyond standard recovery	Download

Complete Device & Firmware Overview

Device Name: Honor 6A, a 2017 budget Android phone in Huawei’s Honor lineup.
Codename: Delhi, which appears in the submitted filenames and in public device listings for the DLI-L22 variant.
Main Model Family in This Collection: DLI-AL10, DLI-L22, DLI-L42, and DLI-TL20.
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937), the same platform listed for public Honor 6A variants such as DLI-L22.
CPU: Octa-core Cortex-A53 configuration on the Snapdragon 430 platform.
GPU: Adreno 505 graphics.
Display: 5.0-inch 720 x 1280 display class on the Honor 6A hardware profile.
Battery: About 3020 mAh on published DLI-L22 specifications.
Software Family: The Honor 6A is associated with Android 7.0 and EMUI 5.1 on public model listings, although this file set also includes at least one DLI-AL10 archive labeled Android 6.0 / EMUI 4.1.
Firmware Types in This Set: Standard Huawei Dload archives, larger factory packages, and Qualcomm 9008_QPST service files.
Flash Methods Present: Dload or Huawei local update for the stock archives, and QPST for the Qualcomm 9008 recovery packages.
Region / Branch Coverage: China C00, Europe-style C432, and Southeast Asia C636 are all represented in this collection.
Bootloader / Compatibility Rule: The main safety rule is exact DLI model and branch matching; even within one Snapdragon family, a wrong-region flash can cause update failure, network issues, or unstable boot behavior.
Required Tools: For Dload packages, use Huawei’s local update route; for the 9008 files, use QPST on a Qualcomm-detected device.
File Size Range: 1.25GB to 2.40GB in this set.
Best Use Cases: Bootloop repair, return to stock, branch-correct regional recovery, and emergency Qualcomm unbrick work.

CRUCIAL WARNING: These packages are only for the Honor 6A Delhi family, and you still must match the exact model such as DLI-AL10, DLI-L22, DLI-L42, or DLI-TL20 before flashing. A 9008_QPST archive is not a normal Huawei local update package, so it must not be flashed with the Dload process, and a regional branch like C432 or C636 should not be treated as interchangeable with C00.

Because the Honor 6A is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 phone family, the QPST files on this page are aimed at deeper emergency restore scenarios rather than everyday updates. If your phone still enters stock recovery, the safer path is usually the exact Dload or factory package for your own model and branch first.

Preparation Before Flashing

Expand preparation checklist for Honor 6A

Confirm the exact DLI model from the phone label, recovery mode, or software info before downloading anything. DLI-AL10, DLI-L22, DLI-L42, and DLI-TL20 are not safe to treat as interchangeable.
Write down the current branch if the phone still boots, especially codes like C00, C432, or C636. On Huawei devices, matching the software branch is almost as important as matching the model.
Choose the method family before you start. If your file is a Huawei Dload or factory archive, prepare for the local update route; if it is labeled 9008_QPST, prepare for Qualcomm emergency flashing instead.
Back up all data you can access, because stock recovery work often wipes user files and app data.
Charge the phone properly and use a stable cable and USB port, especially for QPST work where interruption can make recovery harder.
Do not assume the higher build number is always the safer file. In this set, the AL10 B170 package is labeled Android 6.0 while the AL10 B160 archive is labeled Android 7.0, so branch history matters more than the number alone.

Quick Firmware Flash Instructions

Identify the exact Honor 6A model and branch first, then choose the matching archive, for example DLI-L42 C636B121 for Malaysia-region factory restore or DLI-L22 C432B129 QPST only for a Qualcomm emergency recovery case.
If the phone still reaches Huawei recovery or local update, start with the Dload or factory package rather than a 9008_QPST file.
Extract the archive fully and confirm the package type before flashing, because Huawei local-update packages and Qualcomm 9008 packages do not use the same workflow.
Use the correct tool family for the chosen file: Huawei Dload for the stock archives, QPST for the 9008 packages, and do not mix the two.
After flashing, check the build number, SIM detection, Wi-Fi, and initial setup behavior before restoring data, since wrong-branch flashes usually reveal themselves quickly.

For the complete step-by-step method, use the guide that matches your package type: Huawei (dload method) for the Dload and factory archives, or QPST for the 9008_QPST packages. That split matters on the Honor 6A because this page includes both routine stock firmware and emergency Qualcomm restore files.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which file is safer for a normal DLI-AL10 recovery: B170 or B160?

Neither is automatically safer without checking your current branch history. The B170 file is labeled Android 6.0 / EMUI 4.1, while the B160 archive is labeled Android 7.0 / EMUI 5.1, so you should match the phone’s existing software line rather than choosing only by build number.

Can I use the DLI-L42 QPST file on DLI-L22 because both are Honor 6A variants?

No. Even though both belong to the same Honor 6A family, the safe rule is exact model match first. Emergency Qualcomm packages are especially unforgiving when used on the wrong variant.

Why does the DLI-L42 factory archive matter more than a generic file for Southeast Asia users?

Because it is explicitly tagged C636 and Malaysia in the filename, which makes it a better branch match for that market than forcing a China or Europe package onto the same hardware.

Is DLI-L22 C432B129 newer than the DLI-L42 C636B121 package?

The numbers suggest different branch stages, but they belong to different models and regions, so they should not be compared as if one were a universal upgrade over the other. Exact model and branch match is more important than numeric comparison across variants.