Motorola V325 on Verizon Wireless

Dec 07 2005 - 01:41 AM ET | Motorola, Verizon Wireless

mot_v325.jpgVerizon Wireless has launched the Motorola V325, an entry-level handset that's similar to the V265 that Verizon already carried. Even though the handsets are very similar, the V265 doesn't appear to be discontinued.

Features fo the V325 include:

  • 176 × 220 pixel 65K color screen
  • VGA Camera
  • BREW

The Motorola V325 is available now and costs $79.99 after contract.

Comments from readers


chriskerzmann Dec 07 2005

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meghan Jan 04 2006

i have this phone and i luv it! it works very well for me and is very reliable! it also has tons of awsome features like txt messaging and a built in camera which come in handy often!


Jimmy Dean Jan 07 2006

OMG THIS PHONE ROXXX!!!


Jimmy Dean Jan 07 2006

Eat my sausages. They're good for you!


Jack Jan 14 2006

Yeah, I have had it for like 3 days... Its prettysweet


Tim Jan 17 2006

Very nice phone, although I would like to find a way to download pictures off of it using a usb cable.


g Jan 21 2006

when is it availible in stores


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Chantal Jan 24 2006

Just got this phone. For me it is a nice size and fits great in my hand. It has great features and am learning more about the different features each time I use it. I especially like that you can send text messages and change the fonts, colors, and add graphics. Very nice Motorola!


funug Jan 27 2006

Love the phone and the screen. Verizon does some special enhancements. Really disapointed that I can't use the motorola software to sync the calendar and contacts. What a F'n Rip


Opal Jan 27 2006

I just got this phone today. It's alright. Someone up above said that you can change the font colors ? How ? I only have 4 "display themes" on my phone and the colors are all ugly. And I have yet to find a way to change the color of the font. PLEASE let me know if you know how I can get more colors on this thing ! Thanks, love ya.


TR Feb 02 2006

Someone above said you can't sync the calendar on this phone to Outlook. Anyone know of a way to do it?


TD Feb 02 2006

Anyone know if you can modify anything via the USB port? I just got this phone and have not had a chance to monkey with it.


Opal Feb 02 2006

This phone is nice, but it sucks at the same time cause you have to HACK the phone before it lets you use Mobile Phone Tools to transfer pics or ringtones. You can use Mobile Phone Tools to do you calendar and stuff, but not for ringtones. How annoying is THAT ? You gotta hack into it and I'm thinking of trying it, but I'm a little unsure.


James Mar 01 2006

My phone died after trying to sync to outlook. Never came back from "searching for network" screen. Is anyone having any luck syncing with outlook?


steve Mar 04 2006

My Motorola V325 did the same (never came back from "searching for network". I only had it for a week. It was OK for a while syncing with both DataPilot (phonebook only) and/or Motorola Phone Tools (Phonebook and Calendar). I returned it to the Verizon store and got a replacement.

I see on several sites that there are many different USB cables and the makers of some of the software say they should only be used with "their" cables. Are the differences only in the phone attachment tip, or are their real differences in Pin arrangements for a cable form one phone to another? Could this be the cause of the problem of the failures?

Also, with MPT, I had problems with calendar clock times. It was subtracting 5 hours from each clock setting when syncing. When I reset Outlook to GMT, then it was OK, I saw nowhere that this should be necessary.

Finally, why could MPT support calendar syncing when Data Pilot indicated that the feature was not available and wouldn't work. (I tried it anyway, and it really didn't work.)

Steve


Jeff Mar 30 2006

You SHOULD be able to sync your Outlook Address book with the MPT software. I have been using it for the past 2 months with no problem. You may want to see if you have the latest version of the software.
As for the ringtones, you CAN transfer them to the phone. Go to: https://www.vzwpix.com/login.do?errorcode=7100

You can transfer any .wav or .mid file using this site. You just have to make sure that the length of the .wav file is less than 60 seconds.

Hope the info helps.


Cherry Apr 17 2006

i just purchased this phone at a local verizon store. i cannot get the ring lights to work and according to motorola, verizon did not purchase this feature on the phone. i sent emails to everyone in the world, verizon, motorola, verizon HQ,..etc.
does anyone know about this problem?


JSD Apr 18 2006

Cherry,

The ring lights do work, it took me a little while to get them to work. Under "Menu" goto "Settings & Tools", under there you will goto "Sound Settings". There you will see "Ring Lights" and also "Event Lights", I turned both of mine on.


Brad Apr 26 2006

very nice phone, check here for more pics http://www.cellphonestalk.com/cellphonereviews/motorola/v325/gallery.html

although the 0.3 megapixel digital camera is dissapointing... motorola could've done better


erin May 07 2006

just wanted to know if this phone is the right one for me...i really need a new phone the one i have now is a peice of junk...ts the vx5200...i dont recemend his phone for anybody unless they want promblems...and also does anybody know if you can record things and then set them as ringtones on the motorola v325? if and when you find out e-mail me or repost on this sight...thanks erin


Jiminy Fucking Cricket May 12 2006

Munge my sausages!


erin May 13 2006

My stepmom just got this phone. it is awsome. im going to get it too. i was supposed to get it last week but i will get it this week. thats cool and for anybody that does not know you can record and set things as ringtones. that is awsome. i really like this phone.


Boris May 13 2006

I have this phone for about a month. Overall I like this phone, but it not Bluetooth capatible. The GPS is great. The voice command have not work consistently for me. The picture and messaing have worked quite well for me. I am encountering some issues due to a lack of accessories for this phone. Overall I am satisfied with this phone.


yates May 31 2006

Hi, I just bought this phone to replace my samsung sch-670. The motorola sound quality is good, better than the samsung, my issue with the motorola is that when i text message the text on the screen is tiny. on my samsung it was huge. Is there anyway to increase the size of the font? I hate to squint, to see the words i am typing.

Please help.


alyssa Jun 19 2006

i was just wondering if its possible for you to change the colors of the light on the front of the phone other than just blue. has anyone figured this out or know if its possible?


Jamie Jun 21 2006

Does anyone know how to get the incoming call to vibrate and ring at the same time? its been driving me crazy!


ROY Jun 24 2006

HAM IS GOOD TO EAT!


jeremy Jun 26 2006

i just got this phone a few days ago. it works great but could someone tell me where i can get software to connect the phone to my computer? ive tried a few differnt things and i already have a usb cable.
other than that this is a great phone and i enjoy it.


Nico Jul 08 2006

motorola phone tools is the right software.
it only works for contacts and calendar (no pics, no sounds) but works. You also need a driver to work with that software.


Ruth Jul 12 2006

I just got the Motorola V325 from Verizon and was also wondering how to get ring lights and ring and vibrate. The book says it can do both and I can't get either.


Cheryl Jul 13 2006

I just got this phone for my mom and we can't get the ring light on - when I got to "Menu" then "Settings & Tools", under there go to "Sound Settings". There you will see "Ring Lights" and also "Event Lights" - I can turn on the Event Lights, but ring lights has no option - it just says "none"
Can anyone help?


James Jul 15 2006

The ring lights problem has apparently been linked to keeping the display setting on default. I had the same problem and found some random guy who said that you just need to change it off of default and turn the phone off then back on. Worked for me. (Menu-->Settings & Themes-->Display-->Display Themes)


Steve Jul 23 2006

Thanks for the info, James. I just got this phone and had the same problem.


Matt Aug 01 2006

How do I get this phone to ring and vibrate the same time? PLEASE !! HELP !!!!


lex Aug 23 2006

okay, the phone does NOT vibrate and ring at the same time. it sucks, but... take your pick.


George Aug 23 2006

Is there anyway to download pictures via the USB cable? The manual says pg 56 but there is nothing listed about downloading pictures.


George Aug 23 2006

Is there anyway to download pictures via the USB cable? The manual says pg 56 but there is nothing listed about downloading pictures.


rpm Aug 28 2006

anyone have this phone (V325) lock up and not restart until you remove and replace the battery?


tfrice Aug 30 2006

rpm, yes... i have had same problem. did you get an answer from anyone? i have not asked and hoped it was a one time thing, but it has not been one time. also mine locked up because i tried to put a daily reminder on calendar and i think i killed it with too much to remember or something... the verdict is still out on that. i keep taking battery out and putting back in whenever it won't call out (locks up)...


gamma Sep 02 2006

I left my charger at the Hotel. Can I charge it from the USB Cable?


April Sep 03 2006

As for the ring lights, if your battery is kind of low, they won't come on (an effort to save the little battery left). If it doesn't work, send it back, it's deffective.


la Sep 05 2006

i've been reading around and all of these problems are pretty common. its because verizon puts its own software over the motorola's. verizon also blocked features that are listed in the booklet.


Me Sep 05 2006

this phone sucks.....it locks up on a daily basis....it's the 3rd replacement of the same model....other than that, everything is fine.


jn Sep 12 2006

So what's the deal with Mobile Phone Tools and the calendar sync? Some wrote that it works, others wrote that it did not. I have the software, and I can sync the phone contacts but not the calendar. Anyone else have this problem?


Lisa Sep 12 2006

I am on my third V325 phone. The phone freezes and the battery has to be removed to get it to work for another two days. The last time I was at Verison getting the phone replaced I asked the Manager how many times do I have to go through this before they will do something about it. The Manager told me after the third phone I would be able to get a differnet model phone. I am bringing the phone back this week to see if they stand behind what they say.


Larry Broat Sep 26 2006

I just got off the phone with Motorola support after calling to find out why Motorola Phone Tools would not sychronize my calendar with Outlook. The Moto guy said that Verizon disables the ability to synch the calendar and also disables the ability to download pictures via USB. I'm guessing that Verizon does this so that you are forced to pay for their crappy "GET IT NOW" services. Verizon sucks and I hate them but they are the only carrier that works in my area.


tim Sep 29 2006

I'm trying to find a site to glean hacking tools to get into my v325 to download pics, anyone know anything about this stuff? Thanxs Tim


Matthias Dapfner Sep 30 2006

Another Verizon "control through restriction" phone. Features locked out, difficulty with using data cable to upload or download.

No antenna jack or compatiable car mounting cup to use with MOTOROLA car kit.

Verizon sucks!


Erica Oct 02 2006

Has anyone been able to override the restrictions to download photos from the phone through the USB? Hope someone can direct us to some instructions.


Jen Oct 05 2006

Nice phone, but how do I download my pictures?


dave Oct 05 2006

Oct. 5th.

Im in the same boat! Does anyone know
if you can download pics to computer from this v325 verizon?

I have the correct usb cable AND also purchased
the "music essentials kit" just to get the proper
driver CD. (cant download music with this phone, but I was told the driver and usb cable would
do the job for pics).

Didn't work at all!


dave Oct 05 2006

Oct. 5th.

Im in the same boat! Does anyone know
if you can download pics to computer from this v325 verizon?

I have the correct usb cable AND also purchased
the "music essentials kit" just to get the proper
driver CD. (cant download music with this phone, but I was told the driver and usb cable would
do the job for pics).

Didn't work at all!


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