LAVA Iris 504Q+ upgraded with android 4.4.2 KitKat

Home-grown handset maker Lava International has updated Android 4.4.2 KitKat over FOTA (Firmware- over-the-Air) for LAVA Iris 504Q+, which is priced at Rs 11,900.

FOTA is a special feature supported by some phones, where users can update their handset firmware over the carrier network.

With its latest update of Android 4.4.2 KitKat, LAVA Iris 504Q+ will now offer an improved user experience through an enhanced user interface, superior battery life and software performance. A new dialer app has also been introduced in the update which lets users to automatically prioritize contacts according to the most frequently dialed numbers in the phone book, a statement said.

Besides, whenever a user gets a call from an unknown number, the phone will look for matches from businesses with a local listing on Google Maps,

LAVA Iris 504Q+ sports a10 MP rear auto-focus camera powered by Sony Exmor RS Sensor having sensor size of 1/3.2 inch.  It runs on 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and comes with 1GB RAM and an internal memory of 8GB, which is expandable up to 32GB via micro-SD card.

The users will get a notification to upgrade the operating system to Android KitKat. On tapping the notification, the user will be guided through the upgrade download and installation process. Alternatively, the users can download and install manually through “Check Update” functionality that can be found in Settings-> About Phone->System Updates.

The update will be downloaded on the memory card only and the user needs to have memory card inserted in the smartphone while installing.

The phone is available in grey and silver colors.