Verdict: For a daily driver, stick to stock firmware. For experimentation, try the unofficial LineageOS 14.1 (Android 7.1) compiled by the "Hovatek" community, but expect bugs.
Fix: The NVRAM partition is corrupted.
A: The Android 5.1.1 (Build A.18) is widely considered the most battery-efficient for the MT6755. Android 6.0 drains 15% faster due to Doze conflicts with ColorOS. oppo a37m mt6755 firmware