A software update for the newly launched LAVA Agni 3 smartphone is now available, just a week within its release. This update’s version is LAVA_LXX518_SW_U_V11_HW_V1.0__20241009 and it brings several enhancements and fixes to improve Agni 3’s performance and camera capabilities. Our own use suggests it desperately needed focus and color improvements to the camera. Thankfully, the update is already here.

Key Features of the Update

  • Android OS: It’s Android 14 only. No Android 15 just yet, obviously!
  • Software version: LAVA_LXX518_SW_U_V11_HW_V1.0__20241009.
  • Size: The update is pretty small, approximately 54.59 MB.

Improvements and Fixes

This update addresses various issues and enhances the functionality of the rear camera, particularly when using the mini screen. Here are the notable changes:

  • Camera Enhancements:
    • Optimized focus accuracy for photos and videos taken with the rear camera on the mini screen.
    • Resolved reddish face tone issues in photos captured on the mini screen.
    • Enhanced sharpness in telephoto and telephoto portrait modes.
    • Enabled a 3x telephoto zoom switch for better versatility.
    • Fixed issues such as dark thumbnails when HDR is enabled and sporadic blank photos.
  • Performance Improvements:
    • Optimized continuous autofocus for both photos and videos.
    • Addressed frame drops in rear camera video mode.
    • Minor improvements in noise reduction and focus performance for photos taken from a distance of about 2 meters.
  • Android security update: September 2024

Before you proceed with the update, make sure your phone is charged to at least 50% or connect it to a charger. This ensures that the update process runs smoothly without interruptions.

The LAVA Agni 3, which features a unique dual-display setup, was officially launched on October 9, 2024, and has already garnered attention for its impressive specifications, including a MediaTek Dimensity D7300X processor and a decent camera system.

Make sure to check your device settings to download this update and enjoy hopefully a better experience!

Here’s a full changelog:

  • Optimized focus accuracy for the rear camera on the mini screen.
  • Corrected reddish face tone issue in photos taken with the rear camera on the mini screen. 
  • Enhanced focus performance for videos captured with the rear camera on the mini screen.
  • Continuous autofocus in both photos and videos has been optimized.
  • Improved sharpness in telephoto and telephoto portrait modes.
  • Adjusted reddish face tone for telephoto and telephoto portrait shots.
  • Enabled 3x telephoto zoom switch.
  • Optimized frame drops issue in rear camera video mode.
  • Fixed dark thumbnail issue when HDR is enabled.
  • Resolved sporadic blank photo issue.
  • Corrected mini screen flashlight overexposure issue.
  • Minor improvement in noise reduction and focus performance for photos taken with
  • The rear camera (primary screen) when the subject is 2 meters away.
  • September 2024 security patch