Huawei Nova 6, Nova 6 5G, Nova 6 SE getting April 2021 security patch update

Huawei Nova 6 Series

Huawei has recently released the April 2021 security patch update for the Nova 5 series and now it’s time for the devices launched in December 2019. This security patch update includes 17 High levels and 69 Medium levels of CVE’s.

Huawei Nova 6, Nova 6 5G, Nova 6 SE April 2021 security patch update comes with software version EMUI 11.0.0.172 and EMUI 10.1.0.234 respectively.

Huawei Nova 6, Nova 6 5G, Nova 6 SE April 2021 Update Changelog:

Versions:

Nova 6 and Nova 6 5G: 11.0.0.171—11.0.0.172
Nova 6 SE: 10.1.0.233 → 10.1.0.234

Models:

Huawei Nova 6 (WLZ-AL10)
Huawei Nova 6 5G (WLZ-AN00)
Huawei Nova 6 SE (JNY-AL10)

List of changes
This update improves system security using security patches.

[Security]
Integrated April 2021 security patch to improve system security.

To recall, the Nova 6 5G (WLZ-AN00) was launched with a 6.57-inch FHD+ 2400 x 1080 display, powered by a Kirin 990 processor and it is paired with the Balong 5000 modem which brings support for NSA and SA 5G networks. For the software concern, Nova 6 5G runs EMUI 10 based on Android 10.

At the front, the Nova 6 5G gets a two selfie camera with a large punch-hole. Huawei once again added the side-mounted fingerprint position where it doubles as the power button. On the rear side, it has a triple camera followed by a 40MP RYYB Sony sensor with an f/1.7 aperture and a 1.2µm pixel size which allows for more light and an ISO of up to 204800. There is also an 8MP f/2.4 120° ultrawide angle camera and an 8MP f/2.4 telephoto camera with 30x ultra-long zoom, AF, and OIS. The phone has EIS and can record 4K HD videos.

Huawei says it is the first phone to support 4K 30fps HD video recording with the selfie camera. The Nova 6 5G has a 32MP Sony IMX616 f/2.2 AF camera that is paired with an 8MP 105° f/2.2 FF camera so you can take wide-angle selfies. The selfie camera has EIS, a portrait mode, and a Super Night Scene mode. The smartphone battery capacity is 4200mAh with support for 40W SuperCharge Wired Charging.

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