LG VX8350 Review
0. phoneArena posted on 28 Sep 2007, 03:30
It is unfortunate when a new phone does not live up to the previous model that came before it, but this is the case with the VX8350, where the physical design changes are outweighed by negative aspects of the device. There are several key areas that concern us about the VX8350. The first being the poorly designed hinge that flexes whenever the smallest amount of force is placed upon it. This makes us feel that the hinge will not hold up over time with everyday use. The second area of concern is the Reception and Call Quality.
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30. drsingh posted on 28 Jan 2009, 23:09 0 0
I had the similar problem…the first time right hinge broke within 3 months and now around 9 months later the replaced phone had the same problem…right hinge broke…I can say that I didn’t apply any force or dropped the phone. Fist time I was able to get free replacement, but I don’t know what will happen this time…can we apply customer rights…can we take some legal action??
13. Holly C. (unregistered) posted on 17 May 2008, 08:53 0 0
Have had this phone about 7 months. Several concerns. (Note: I basically use it as a phone, only occasionally for pix, not for music, not for emails, or online anything. So, from me this phone gets really minimal daily wear/tear use.) 1) Dumb that it doesn't have a flash if it's intended for picture-taking. 2) Outside buttons get pushed accidentally all the time just from slight movement within the confines of my purse or pocket. I don't even use these things except to check the date/time/and to see if there are any messages or missed calls without having to flip open. 3) Lately, last couple weeks, I've noticed the phone just shuts itself off! It's done this about 4 times, inexplicably. It is not the battery. I've cleaned the connection points. I have tried all manner of combinations of button pushing from the outside and cannot make it shut off that way. I can find no explanation on-line for this anomally which others have also had with this and with previous models. 4) Two-handed flip is awkward; should be able to do one-handed. 5) The manual for the thing is extremely cheap! Teeny-tiny print on teeny-tiny, flimsy pages. Come on! 6) The $40 bluetooth is a waste. No one can hear me when I use that thing. I will read a lot more reviews before buying my next phone.
14. sna (unregistered) posted on 17 May 2008, 11:17 0 0
I have dropped my LG VX8350 phone in water. It does not turn on, is it possible to retreive my contacts?
16. Shawn M (unregistered) posted on 14 Jul 2008, 15:21 0 0
My wife and I both purchased LG VX8350 phones about 1 1/2 years ago. I have had nothing but problems with the phone I have. It shuts off for no apparent reason. I have read above that others are having this same problem. The first phone I had, my wife took to the local office to have them look at the problem, and they gave her a brand new phone. That was all well and good and it worked fine for a little while. Then all of a sudden, guess what? Yep, it started shutting off on its own as well. Now the phone that my wife has, is beginning to do the same thing. It is really frustrating when you have to turn your phone off and on 4-5 times a day, not to mention missing phone calls and text messages due to it being off and me not knowing it. My wife went back to the local cell phone store today, and they tell her that they will give her a refurbished phone in place of the one we have. In my opinion that is like trading in a 87 chevy cavalier for a 08 chevy cavalier. I think they know this phone is junk and there is not much they can (or will) do about it. I have to give them a thumbs down for this particular phone. I am eligible for an upgrade at the end of August, so I will just sit it out and wait until upgrade time with a phone that shuts off several times a day. By the way, the local cell store here was told to keep their refurbished phone!!! Anyone thinking of getting the LG VX8350 I would highly recommend staying away from it, at least from what experiences I have been through.
17. jmo (unregistered) posted on 14 Jul 2008, 21:29 0 0
My 8350 shuts off when I close the flip, often 7/10 times. Not sure if closing the phone actually presses the power button off or if there is another issue. Will try another one as I like the phone otherwise.
18. (unregistered) posted on 24 Jul 2008, 07:49 0 0
Just got my 8350 - does anyone know a way to keep the outside LED display light on all the time?
23. (unregistered) posted on 05 Sep 2008, 13:23 0 0
This phone is fantastic. I can go a week before charging. Some of the reviews for this phone were that people thought it felt cheap and was hard to open with one hand. I have to disagree. It is a lighter weight phone but does not feel cheap. I have had no problem opening with one hand. The battery life is amazing. I guess those people never have a motorola phone, because the battery life is terrible and there are always problems. I am very happy with the lg8350 and would recommend to anyone.
24. (unregistered) posted on 19 Sep 2008, 12:12 0 0
My husband and I both got one of these phones in December 2007. In March, the hinge broke on mine. I've been limping along with it because I didn't buy the insurance. But today, my husband tells me that his broke too! So, we're going to go down to Verizon and see if we can get them to replace the phones. We've heard of other people having similar problems with this phone, so hopefully they will honor us as customers for the past 6 years!
25. Justin_Orlando (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 15:08 0 0
I am on my 3rd LG VX8350 - first purchased in Feb 2008 - first one had defective speaker phone, replaced on day 2 with a brand new one, then I noticed it would randomly turn off after a call, usually only 1-2 times a week, but it's bad when I go hours wondering why my phone hasn't rang, then I check and it's off, I turn it on and I have voice mails and text messages, replaced about 2 weeks ago, new phone has now shut off at least twice in about 2 weeks. I guess it's time for phone #4? I LOVE LG, and only have had LG with Verizon, but I hope they will let me pay and upgrade to a better phone, I am tired of this.
27. finnegan0322 (unregistered) posted on 14 Nov 2008, 20:09 0 0
i have just receive a vx8350 from my aunt. and i am from the philippines. where do you put the sim card?
29. (unregistered) posted on 08 Dec 2008, 11:34 0 0
I have had this phone for 6 weeks and have returned it twice the charger port rubber cover is lost immediately it is not fastened to the phone, also the charging port itself is a terrible design, it breaks easily pusing into the phone when inserting the charging plug. I want my old phone back.
33. elizabeth pennington (unregistered) posted on 31 May 2011, 06:32 0 0
I have had 2 of these phones-very careful with both=otherwise perfect for me-right side hinge broke in both it seems insane that I am now unable to find a simple usable replacement phone-don't want anything besides ability to call and receive
