Lava Agni 4 Gets Android 16 Stable Update

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Lava has started rolling out the Android 16 update for its flagship mid-range smartphone, dubbed Lava Agni 4. Launched in November 2025 with Android 15 on board, the Agni 4 is now receiving its first major OS upgrade. As expected, the update brings a host of useful features and enhancements to the device.

The update is rolling out in a staged manner and is currently available to a limited number of users. The rollout was first spotted by tipster Abhishek Yadav. As per the details, the update goes live with LAVA_LXX525_SW_B_V04_HW_V1.0_20260327 build number. As it is a major OS upgrade, it weighs a whopping 4.21GB of download size. Please ensure you have enough space for installation.

Lava AGNI 4 is now receiving the Android 16 update, which is 4.21GB in size. It includes the February 2026 security patch, adds a WhatsApp lock screen reply feature, and introduces a new feature where, while taking screenshots in the YouTube app using the Action Key (external… pic.twitter.com/TUXMxfx8nk
— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) April 17, 2026

Lava is rolling out the Android 16 upgrade with a bunch of new features, a February 2026 monthly security patch, and a big list of fixes. Among the resolved issues are a malfunctioning “Don’t Suggest App” option, screen flickering while replying to messages from the lock screen via WhatsApp, YouTube screenshot capture issues, and display color inconsistencies, among others.

Here’s the full changelog coming with the Android 16 update on Lava Agni 4.

Android 16 upgrade
- The device has been upgrade with Android 16 bringing a more intuitive interface, enhanced privacy controls, and improved system performance to your smartphone.
Security enhancements
- The latest Feb’26 Google security patch has been integrated, ensuring enhanced protection and a safer smartphone experience.
Bug Fixes
App Suggestions
- An issue where the “Don’t Suggest App” option was not functioning correctly has been resolved. The system now accurately respects your preferences for personalized app suggestions.
WhatsApp Lock screen reply
- A fix has been implemented for an issue where the screen would flicker while replying to WhatsApp messages directly from the lock screen. The transition is now seamless and stable.
YouTube screenshot capture
- A refined screenshot behaviour has been introduced for YouTube. When capturing a screenshot via the Action Key, Ul elements such as the video title and playback controls are now automatically excluded, ensuring a clean capture of the video content.
Display color consistency
- An issue where a slight color variation appeared at the top of the display after unlocking the device with a dark wallpaper has been fixed. The screen now maintains consistent colour accuracy across the entire panel.