http://www.phonescoop.com/ Phone Scoop is a comprehensive resource for mobile phone enthusiasts, professionals, shoppers, and users. This feed contains status updates and user reviews for the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245. en-us Copyright 2013 Phone Scoop. All rights reserved. http://www.phonescoop.com/img/rss_badge.gif http://www.phonescoop.com/ 88 31 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=36869#review36869 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=36869#review36869 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:50:46 GMT <p><i>narn3049 submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>1.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I'd give it a 5.0, of having the phone working because the phone was nice. But any person that texts a lot like me will not like it. <br /><br />The first version of this phone that i had meaning the first model was the best of all of the replacement models. It worked well and was compact. Yes I abused and texted on it a lot. It got a little soaked from getting in sprinkler. It would either go from no screen function, to keypad working but not lighting. Shutting off etc. I got the replacement phone. <br /><br />The replacement phone worked for about a week or two, before it got messed up. The screen had lines down it, front screen camera flash blinking. Verizon visit and I got another one. <br /><br />The next one stopped calling, then the screen on the front went out. It was ok at first because I most text, and the texting was hard because the keypad was a bit cramped. My sister had the same phone and her hinge broke. The first phone was great, but honestly not that good if it were to keep breaking. I had another for a short time as a backup because my grandma had the same phone and upgraded. It worked for awhile, but got water damage as well. It is really a good phone when it works but since the problems were kinda serious it goes against the phones ratings.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=36709#review36709 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=36709#review36709 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:02:13 GMT <p><i>George Washington submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>3.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I've owned this phone since 2006 and it is still in excellent condition. It is durable and dependable. Reception/transmission very good. Flip still firm. Never had to replace the battery. My one complaint would be the speakerphone clarity and low resolution of the camera.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=33861#review33861 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=33861#review33861 Fri, 29 May 2009 13:31:39 GMT <p><i>Jackson10 submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>3.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I didn't have this phone very long becuase the antenna broke off...without that you wont get an ounce of service. <br /><br />The phone was a pretty good phone though..an upgrade from the 5200 which was a great phon from my understanding. I went back to the 6100 because I loved it so much when I had to before. But as far as phones go this one is pretty basic with a few nices extras..the camera isn't bad for a quick snap when you don't have your camera on you, the keys are nice and big which makes it easy to text on. The battery life will live long past some of the other phones out now a days. Not a bad little phone that will hold its own until your upgrade. Just don't break the antenna off.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=30008#review30008 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=30008#review30008 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:13:20 GMT <p><i>Westie submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>2</b> (out of 5)</p><p>In the past I have gotten LG phones thru Verizon and have been pleased with them. However, this phone was really disappointing. I even got a replacement one and had the same issues. My phone would stop working randomly however it would still show the exact time so I wouldn't know something was wrong with it. I've missed reminders and a lot of calls. Plus the phone has a really bad signal<br /><br />PRO's<br />-Easy to Text<br />-Good Speakerphone<br />-Easy to read<br />-Camera held a lot of pics<br /><br />CON's<br />-Bad signal (of all my roommates I was the only one that couldn't use my cell in the house)<br />-It would shut off randomly causing me to miss calls and appointments<br />-Camera, although it held a lot of pics, wasn't the best camera. Not a big deal though.<br /><br />For basic service we look to try and talk anywhere and to get calls anywhere. Since they phone has a bad signal and shuts off, I wouldn't recommend this phone.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=29338#review29338 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=29338#review29338 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:40:21 GMT <p><i>burdo95 submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>1.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>dis fone is an ok fone but its terrible 4 txting.and turns its self on and of alot.over all its an ok of a fone speakerphone iz terrible.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=28228#review28228 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=28228#review28228 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:00:10 GMT <p><i>motoguy75 submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Maybe the information is off, but we at POCKET sell the ax-245 and it is a 1.3 Mp camera. Anyways, this is another of our top selling phones and I have to say for the price it really is a good deal.<br /><br />PROS:<br />-Simple design structure<br />-Good sized screens<br />-Excellent reception<br />-Very good battery life<br />-Bluetooth pairs easily enough (plantronics headsets are what we sell, so thats all i've paired them with)<br /><br />CONS:<br />-stubby antenna is irritating in pocket<br />-POCKET doesn't support BREW<br />-Needs to be a little louder</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=26924#review26924 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=26924#review26924 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:41:20 GMT <p><i>jerpic submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I'll be another person in the minority here, but I do recommend this phone. I signed my parents up on a Verizon family plan and these were the phones they got free after the purchase of my Motorola v325i.<br /><br />No, it's not equipped with the latest features, but if you are looking for a solid, sturdy phone for your parents, who do mostly talking and taking photos, then this is perfect.<br /><br />PROs:<br /><br />-Stub antenna is sturdy and will not snag<br />-Exterior finish is slick, but holds up well to pockets that also share car keys ;)<br />-Internal screen is bright<br />-Keys are crisp and feel nice<br />-Sound quality is very good<br />-Decent battery life<br />-Camera, although VGA, completely out performs the VGA camera in my v325i (but wouldn't anything?)<br />-Excellent reception, even in remote areas in Idaho where my Motorola struggles. (In side-by-side tests, the VX-5300 always wins)<br /><br />CONs:<br />-Every now and then when I've used this phone, my own voice sounds muffled to me, but sounds clear to the receiving party<br />-Address book requires you to make additional entries for your contacts with more than one phone number.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=25333#review25333 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=25333#review25333 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:25:29 GMT <p><i>rushvillerocket submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I think this phone is great. The sound quality is the best. The battery life is second to none. If you want a great phone with no frills, this phone is for you.<br />Pros: sound, ringer, battery.<br />Cons: none</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=25033#review25033 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=25033#review25033 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 06:46:54 GMT <p><i>1Luddite submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>1.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I got my first VX5300 two weeks ago. One week ago I hit send to call a friend, and the phone freezes. The inside screen went dead and the front display simply stated "verizon wireless" - but upside down. Phone wouldn't come back on. I take it to the Verizon shop and a tech guy sort of jiggled the battery and it came back on. It worked fine one more week until last night. I open it up to set the alarm clock and it goes dark and freezes again. It would not turn back on. This morning I was able to turn it on, but I had a nearly dead battery (and last night I had 4 bars).<br />This afternoon I exchange it for another VX5300 since I'm within the 30 day new period. The phone works fine on the way home and when I get home I put the phone on charge to "top off the charge" as the salesman suggested. After the charge is complete I now notice the phone's clock is 24 minutes slow, and after I shut it off, I was unable to turn it back on......until I took the battery out and put it back in. <br />I would not recommend this phone. I have had two faulty VX5300s in two weeks so as you can imagine I'm not impressed with the reliability. I'm taking this phone back tomorrow. I'm going to try to get the LG my sister has. I don't know the model yet but it is approx. $20 more expensive than the 5300 but my sister has had it for close to two months without a single problem. Very disappointing phone.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=24924#review24924 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=24924#review24924 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:53:09 GMT <p><i>Static submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>3.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I just got this phone and have been pretty pleased with it for the most part. I miss a lot of features from my old LG-VX8100, but I couldn't keep Verizon where I moved to, so it's a given that this is quite a downgrade.<br /><br />Pros:<br /><br />+ Great call quality majority of the time.<br />+ Camera is decent for VGA.<br />+ Menu is fairly competent.<br />+ Loud ringer.<br />+ Overall layout is solid.<br />+ Ability to set recorded sounds as ringtoness.<br /><br />Cons:<br /><br />- On some occasions calls sound like you're in a tunnel, with some echo problems.<br />- Camera is still just VGA.<br />- Display quality leaves a little to be desired.<br />- No expandable memory.<br /><br />Overall, if you're not looking for anything too advanced and feature-rich, this phone will be more than adequate.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=24703#review24703 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=24703#review24703 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 03:54:13 GMT <p><i>mike9187 submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>For anyone who wants a phone that has everything short of a built in stove, then look away from this phone! <br /><br />PROS:<br />1.amazing call quality, never dropped a call.<br />2.great camera with a flash.<br />3.nice clear, bright screen.<br />4.loud ring tone and ear piece volume.<br />5.BIG buttons, great for texting.<br />6.can change colors of service indicaters and such.<br />7.good speaker phone.<br />8.cool looking finish, doesnt smudge or scratch easy.<br />9.AWESOME SERVICE!!!<br />10.EXCELLENT BATTERY LIFE!!!!<br /><br />CONS:<br />1.only VGA camera but still great.<br />2.Stubby antena but i can live with it.<br /><br /> Thats all i can really say about this phone it doesnt have a video record but thats okay i can do without. this is a great phone for anyone who wants a phone without all the gadets and things that can break. its a sturdy good working phone and with the price verizon gives you how can you argue?</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=24572#review24572 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=24572#review24572 Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:37:37 GMT <p><i>ndpendent submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>2</b> (out of 5)</p><p>The phone is not all bad...<br /><br />Pros:<br /><br />- Good reception<br />- Ringer volume is descent<br />- User friendly<br /><br />Cons:<br /><br />- Freezing is ridiculous - I miss calls all the time, and if you are buys and really not paying attention to the fact your phone has not rang in quite some time, you don't realize you are missing calls. This is a true inconvenience, especially when you are expecting a call, and you've lost track of time…you have no idea the phone has been froze for hours.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=24500#review24500 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=24500#review24500 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:37:21 GMT <p><i>stclairguy submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>2.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Overall the phone is very serviceable on the US Cellular network. Signal strength is better than any phone I have owned in the past, and the phone book is easy to use.<br />Someone stated they could not use the Ring/Vibe feature on their phone, and I disagree with that.<br />It is one of my favorite features.<br />My biggest problem is with wireless bluetooth connections.<br />I am on my 4th device, and my second phone, and all I get are complaints that I sound as if I am in a tunnel, cracking up, in a tin can, or they can barely hear me.<br />I am currently using the Jawbone, so I have not been buying junk sets.<br />I have even noticed that my wired hands free units, have reduced sound levels as compared to my old Sanyo.<br />I would not recommend this phone if you plan on going bluetooth.<br />Otherwise a good phone.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=23651#review23651 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=23651#review23651 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 21:10:18 GMT <p><i>xyzpdq123456 submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>This is a great phone for verizon! It amazes me with its loooooooooong battery life and its superb signal! I cant believe it! <br /><br />Pros:<br />-long battery life<br />-great reception even in rural places<br />-loud ringtones<br />-charges fast<br />-small design, yet easy to handle<br />-average camera<br />-cheap price (free with 2 yr plan!)<br /><br />Cons: (very few)<br />-predictive text does not spell as much as I wish it did<br />-The ringtones are kinda boring!<br /><br />overal it is a great base phone!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=23240#review23240 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=23240#review23240 Wed, 30 May 2007 00:55:31 GMT <p><i>esthe6 submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I am totally satisfied with my VX 5300. It's a very nice and superbe quality phone.<br /><br />Display is nice and bright<br />Phone is super light<br />Sturdy (still OK after a few drops!)<br />No smudges, does not scratch easily<br />Call reception is excellent<br />Bluetooth works great<br />Won't throw off your budget...</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=23239#review23239 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=23239#review23239 Wed, 30 May 2007 00:47:27 GMT <p><i>drefrn submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I am very happy with the VX 5300 and have not had any frezzing or whatever problems...<br />Actually, call clarity and reception have been excellent as far as my experience (few months now). <br /><br />The phone is sturdy but not bulky. Camera does a good job. It's priced to please...What's not to love?!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=22590#review22590 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=22590#review22590 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:22:08 GMT <p><i>Circuitskater submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>This phone has been awesome for me. <br />-pros-<br />1. not to flashy, very modest, <br />2. packed with bluetooth and a nice camera<br />3 easy to navigate menu, everything is clear!<br />4. Very GOOD Price for what you Get<br />5. Durable(I droped this thing 6 times and it hardly had a scratch)<br />-cons-<br />1. I wish I could have mini sds on this phone<br /><br />-The bottom line is that Iv sold alot of phones and LG comes back the least + thats the phone we sell the most of-</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=22395#review22395 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=22395#review22395 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 23:17:35 GMT <p><i>mmarhein submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>1</b> (out of 5)</p><p>My wife and I upgraded to this phone from a 5200 and we were pretty satisfied with them until they started to freeze. I called Verizon and they said they would send me a new one. They also said they were surprised that I was having trouble. Only now do I know they were lying. The first new phone was provided 12 days into my contract. Since then I have been given 5 separate phones. My wife has had the same problem but because we were dealing with the problem in mine we didn't go through the same process with hers. A person only has so much time to stand in line at their store waiting for them to find the problem and give you a new phone. Today they upgraded me to the 8300 but refuse to change my wifes. With this said I am still working on it after over 40 hours on mine. In the end the 5300 is known to have problems but they will continue to run you through the system with new versions of the same phone. If it freezes and you are in the first 2 weeks get something else. If you are thinking about upgrading DO NOT GET THE 5300. The reviewes here and others you can find in google are right and true.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=22388#review22388 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=22388#review22388 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:00:41 GMT <p><i>OARDarby submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>3</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Not an overall bad phone considering the reviews. I have this phone on US Cellulars network in the St. Louis area and haven't had any major problems. I haven't had this problem with freezing or with missing/dropping calls...so i'd say maybe Verizon just sucks. It's only been a few weeks....but here are my pros/cons thus far.<br /><br />PROS<br />-lightweight, compact phone<br />-camera quality not too bad for a VGA camera<br />-battery life....seems to last twice as long as my samsung 850 (no surprise)<br /><br /><br />CONS<br />-can't bluetooth ringtones because its a locked feature, so I have to get them via MMS...and there is a tremendous quality lose in that process<br />-sorta of an echo in some calls, i can still hear fine and they can hear me, but theres that tunnel sound<br /><br /><br />overall, i'd say not a bad phone if your looking for a cheap replacement....this is what I was sent when my previous phone went tumbling into a puddle...and i like it more than the samsung 850</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=22356#review22356 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=941&r=22356#review22356 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:25:28 GMT <p><i>saluki submitted this review of the LG VX-5300 / UX-245 / AX-245:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>1.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I am on my second LG 5300 and it started to freeze up after only a week and a half of use. LG knows there is a problem with this phone, but the person at the Verizon dealer I go to says, I have to go through three phones before they will let me trade-in to a different model phone.<br /><br />I will be going back very soon for my third phone, and then wait a week or two for that one to freeze up. I am not sure I can trust LG anymore. Ironically, my son and wife have had good luck with the discontinued 5200.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=941