LG U8138

  • Released 2004, Q3
    126g, 22.4mm thickness
    Feature phone
    32MB storage, no card slot
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    176x220 pixels, 7 lines
  • 0.3MP
    144p
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  • 1000mAh
    Li-Ion

LG U8138 - Specs

Network Technology GSM / UMTS
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800
3G bands UMTS 2100
Speed Yes, 384 kbps
Launch Announced 2004, Q3
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 95.7 x 49.5 x 22.4 mm (3.77 x 1.95 x 0.88 in)
Weight 126 g (4.44 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT, 256K colors
Size
Resolution 176 x 220 pixels, 7 lines
 Second external 65K colors display, 110 x 88 pixels
Four way navigation keys
Wallpapers
Memory Card slot No
Phonebook 500 entries
Call records 20 dialed, received and missed calls
Internal 32MB
Main Camera Single VGA, 180 deg swivel
Video QCIF
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, AAC ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth No
GPS No
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB Proprietary
Features Sensors
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games Yes
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
 Predictive text input
MP3/MP4/AAC
player
Voice memo/dial
Organizer
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 120 h
Talk time Up to 2 h
Misc Colors Silver, Blue

LG U8138 - User Reviews

  • still got one up to now

  • Lovely Phone, Great Experience, That's Why I am looking up a seller even in mid 2013 I miss my phone its 0.3MP VGA camera Does what today's 8.0MP can not do.

  • where can i buy a new battery of lg u8138? Because my battery was damage, any particular location and how much?

  • how to copy/paste text while writing a message in lg u8138?

  • well its a great phone but it is tooo big and the usb is hard

  • Guys anyone there have lg u8138 usb cable?? can i have the pinouts of the port of the handset?? help me pls.. pls email me if you have.. [email protected]

  • Dear Sir, I have a U8138. That is a good cell,but how can i connect with my PC by cable? please guide me. Kindly regards erin

  • it's a very nice phone, but the problem is I couldn't send my pictures though mms. Can you help me..

  • how do i open my gprs?? huhuhuhuhuhhu

  • how do i send fotos through infered?

  • I lost the software for my LG U8138 can you help me Please??!! Thanks

  • I've used this phone, except for the speaker problem and its size, I think it is a great phone. It does everything an on the run person would want to do I love it but had to change it (technology is getting smaller...please reduce the size)

  • pls can you help me with the software driver for lg u8138. thank u

  • Dear Sir, I have a U8138. That is a good cell,but how can i connect with my PC by cable? please guide me. Kindly regards Amir

  • I have been using this LG U8138 phone. Its a very good phone. The problem is, though there's Infrared and USB connectivity status but couldn't recieve files via Infrared. Regards. Tony

  • I have this one for 2 years,very good phone.But now I have one problem:it doesn't recharge anymore! ON or OFF the first square of the battery icon is flashing but no energy goes to the battery...anyone have/has similar problems? I don't know what to check: the phone,the battery,the software or the charger? Who has any idea or similar problem pleasae e-mail me,maybe I get this solved. I don't want to put it to the trash...

  • when i connect the usb cable to the computer to transfer pictures or any other data...it doesnt work...the data do not appear on the computer how to fix this problem

  • Dear Sir/Maam, Acutally my phone is giving some problem when ever i swtich on the video camera the phone goes off and when i on the camera it say source failed. Eailer i had given it for repairs because my speaker was giving trouble now the speaker is fine and this problem arised. My model number is LGU8138 Please let me know how do i solve this problem as i dont trust any repair dealer because it is forigen mobile as gifted to me by someone. Awaiting your help. -Sylvester

  • well, i liked it. its really amazing.. but there's a problem in my cell phone i can't receive any messages. what should i do? please help me? thanks!!

  • the infra dasent warke

  • Im use this cell its amazing!!!!! 32 mb memory ,,memory card slot,,blue tooth and also its camera, its camera is excellent and when i capture the piture i am see and full with wonders.....

  • when i connect the usb cable to the computer to transfer pictures or any other data...it doesnt work...the data do not appear on the computer how to fix this problem its being more than 1 year since i have this set but i am not able to copy a single picture...please help me out...otherwise its a good phone!

  • check this fone out, its my date queen but no queen is eva 100% complete she gat no extra memory and it stops pla'in when flip it back and then the usb doesn't work with my pc. the fact remains this phone is superb....

  • my u8138 lg cellphone is backwards wen it turns on can any one help or tell me were i can get it fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiixed

  • i do not have the software of my phone u8 138.so i wanted to find out if i can download it on this site so that i can be able to download some ringtones and games.futher more how to download the same tones from the computer.

  • I have this phone and YES IT DOES make a ringing sound when you close it and there is two sounds to choose from. you choose when you are setting up profiles.

  • i am going 2 get this fone soon and my cousin had an lg u8110 and it played a kind of ringing sound when u close it, does this fone do it aswell? thanks.

  • how to load songs into the phone, when i connect this phone throuh usb cable, its not detecting, what might be the possible problem

  • i have this phone except mine is in red instead of blue. I think it is a really good phone. I hate the way though that when the camera is set to 640 by 480 resolution you can't zoom. It takes a clearer picture but no zoom. I have the USB connected so the memory is not a problem to me. I have 14 tracks at 128kbs and still have memory for photos and videos. 3G is pretty good. I can do a good clear video call with it and I ilke the swivel camera. Good phone. Get it if you can.

  • I can't move the photo from my mobile to my computer. How can I do that. Could you send me how to do please ASAP....^^ If you have a S/W could you send to me.

  • I can't move the photo from my mobile to my computer. How can I do th

  • can u get a usb cable for this specific phone fairly easily. is it a standard cable do u know? regards,

  • very good mobile phone!!! small memory...:(

  • If you have problem with installing the drivers for u8138 check out this website: I got mine working :)

  • I can not Install the software for my LG8138. When I tried it, the window message replied... That the LG8138's software has not passed window's logo.

  • The thing is that without USB the phone is foe nothing. When you have it you can do anything you want from downloading pics, mp3, etc.... If you have some problem, email me....

  • Hi,Gihan the Infrared port code be used to connect the handset to the PC and exchange the Data from PC to handset and Vice versa. The Ird is not compactible to xfer data form handset to handset.

  • bangas getting this fone 2 nite!!!

  • Actually this is good phone. But i have a problem. That is infrared not supported any phone model. Any one can solve please email me.

  • I don't know how to infared pictures. can anyone please help me? thanks.

  • LG U8138 is a sick as phone IT was the best look & to me is very easy to use. But I have one problem & that is infra red. I want to be ale to send & receive pictures over the infra red can some one please help a 15yr old.

  • It may not be as slimline as some of the other mobiles available on the market, but the design , the colour resolution, the menu layout is tops! Its user friendly, and just simply one of the best mobiles I have owned!

  • hi i have some problem with my cell phone i does't know hot to open handfree please tell me how to open that

  • this phone phone is no good i would give 3 out of 10 thx

  • Hi I have had this phone for a year and I havent faced with any problem at all.It is easy to use and it has big screen with small or bigger fonts.good phone for the people who want to have a simple phone with enough functions.

  • Hi, I had no problems with this phone and I think it's one of the best. If you're really interested to customize it there are simple and effcient solutions. I had to make a choice between it and Nokia 6xxx and I definitely made the right decision. Fully satisfied about it... Aurel.

  • hi i have a LG8138 and my parter has one to.I want to send pictures and music to and from the phones using infrared (IrDA).Could anyone please tell me how to do that thanks

  • i was disappointed in this phone. It freezes, spontaneously reloads in the middle of phonecalls & there's not much memory. I have 4 songs & abt 2 ringtones on it. How i feel about it right now? well i'm stuck with it coz i gt it on contract...24 months so i gta pay 4 it. Oh ya,i'm not too crazy about the camera.

  • Hi - to anyone who owns this phone, is it really able to play MP3's as ringtones? I know that it says it does on this spec but somewhere else it said it was polyphonic only. Please help, thanks!

  • Yep , U8138 is a typical LG , loking the same as the other U series phones . It is pretty good and worths it's price . I recommend it to those who like middle class phones and i can't agree with those who dislislike it because it is a quite acceptable phone . Enjoy it !

  • Yep , U8138 is a typical LG , loking the same as the other U series phones . It is pretty good and worths it's price . I recommend it to those who like middle class phones and i can't agree with those who dislislike it because it is a quite acceptable phone . Enjoy it !

  • Hi,i will like to known if i can get the software for LG model number U8130,am having the phone but i cant connect it to computer because it ask for software,could you plaese help me thanks.

  • Hey, I noticed a small white thing on front of the LG U8138, can anyone tell me what it is? I think it is either flash (but not stated in descrip.) or a little light which goes multi-coloured when you open your phone, someone rings etc. Can someone please help?!

  • Hey! This phone is the best EVER! I'm a typical teen and this phone is GREAT for teens. It has everything apart from bluetooth, but I don't use it anyway. Overall, this phone is DA BOMB! If your looking for a new phone, get this one!

  • Hi,i will like to known if i can get the software for LG model number U8130,am having the phone but i cant connect it to computer because it ask for software,could you plaese help me thanks.

  • can anybody help out as my lg 8138, manubar is presently scattered, the name does not correspond with the functions it gives and present the phone is hanging and getting terribly hot

  • Great phone but Infrared does not work loadz of memory and very good java gameplay and fast 3G internet wap connection. Cheap affordable and would recommend it to all who are big fans of the new 3G technology that is soon to replace all current networks soon.

  • Its terrible. The User interface is bad. Any phone with a rotating camera should be avoided. They just break after a few months. Poor user interface. No expandable memory No bluetooth and the quality of the 3g clips on it is just not worth watching.

  • Please can someone tell me how to connect my lg u8138 with my pocket-pc acer n30. Thank you Ben

  • can we upgrade the memory of this phone. merci

  • can any one tell me where I can download the software and driver for lg u8138 so I can connect it to my pc pls tell me!? fncz

  • I found some dust in between the front cover and the front lcd screen. Is there any way to get it out? thanks.

  • is it really big n chunky n heavy or is it just normal i am about to buy one but dont want to if its heavy n chunky?

  • beats the pants off nokias & the rest

  • Probably the best LG phone i have had, great technology the camera is flawless and game play quality is amazing, it seems to work a lot faster than the 8120 i had, i especially like the way it allows you to read your text messages on the front screen when the phone is closed its a very handy feature of this handset

  • my flat mate has this phone.. It blows big time.. Not user friendly at all.. and looks like a brick.. Don't buy this phone.. it sucks peace out

  • i got dis fone for 50 bucks :D hehehe

  • do you think this phone is worth it for $22 a month with $22 of included calls? i can get it for that much at 3 but i'm thinking of getting this phoneor a z800i but that is at $33 a month

  • can this phone send and recive ring tones or pictures via infra red?i have heared that it records up to 1 hour of video is it true?where can i get a usb cable and the softwer....ps.sorry about my english please please please please writte me back.

  • i need to know if you can use this phone of you are on optus because i might be getting one and i can't use 3 because it is expensive!

  • I bought one and my phone cant infared anything to laptops and other phone models. The USB wire doesnt seem to work too. The phone is unable to synchronize with any computer I have tried with. Since i bought it in hk i have to go back to get it fixed. It is causing me a lot of problems.

  • I've got one of this phone , and accindetaly lost my LG CD (with drivers and softs). Can anyone send me by e-mail drivers and softs ? plese help me! ([email protected] is my e-mail). Please help me! *(Sorry if my english is not verry good)

  • does the fones infrared atchuly work from phones to phones cos am gettin this fone n a wanna no

  • I need a bit of help to upload videoes from phone. the programm says i need to select com port (3)*for example. the port has to have a star but my computer only starts from com port 3 and there is no stars at any port can anyone help please

  • I have a red one of these phones. The dealer i got it from said it was a limited edition in red. Is this true? I have had it for one month now, and absolutely love it! Wanting to know how you transfer files through infrared. I can activate it...but how do i send stuff to other phones?

  • hi i saw lgu8138 handset in gsmarena .com it is good but if you make a set without antina. it look good to customer's thanks

  • where do i find games for this phone????

  • Hey! Well I've had this phone for 4 months and its terrific! 3 areas of improvment would be 1. memory card slot - 32mb seems alot but when you have MP3 ringtones it doesnt go very far 2. The volume of the speaker is ok but making a bit louder would be great its not easy to hear in a handbag but in a pocket its terrific! 3. is the quality of the pictures that you take with it... if it had the same on screen quality as say the Motorola C975 i would give this phone 11/10 if the on screen quality pictures was better other wise its a very good 9.5 almost 10/10 phone, maybe another thing that LG could have improved on is the fact its a sexy phone but then it has this arieal the juts out... I have had this fixed on mine by taking it to a phone shop and having the a really small areial fitted! anyway if you have any questions feel free to email me!

  • it's a hot phone haha

  • I have this phone, and i love it, it's a great phone, it's got 32Mb of memory, thats a lot but the only thing is, is that i need more memory so if anyone know how to get more memory plz let me know plz plz plz, and if u let me know then i will be really happy thank you for ue help. ps take care

  • hey, this fone looks really hott and i wanna get it... it sounds good but i wanna know how much it costs?

  • Display: innen: 176x220 Pixel, 262.144 Farben au�en: 128x160 Pixel, 65.536 Farbe this is correct

  • best phone in the world....cheap and best...super great phone..i dnt luv this phone...but my friends luv it...

  • i have one of this phone and i am from romania...i do not know how to connect it on the internet with my computer...i have internet at home and i need some help conecting the phone to the internet from my computer....please i need a fast answer

  • Nope, doesnt have bluetooth, just infrared and...usb thingy thigny

  • it's k , but plz give ma some programs to reduse the mp3's file size

  • It's an amazing phone, he only prob i got with it is that when i install the CD the TOOLS section which is supposed to help you edit your files seems not to be working at all.It's just deactivated. If any1 knows how to deal with this i would be very grateful...otherwise it an amazing phone.

  • does anyone know if this phone has bluetooth coz i czn get a deal on it with a bluetooth headset but connot find any proof that it has this capability

  • I've got of couple of friends who own ths phone. According to them, the only drawback with this phone is the battery not lasting long enough. They practically have to charge constantly. I just wanna know is they anymore defects about this phone that I shoul be aware of. Between NK 7270 and LG U8138, which one is better in value? Thanks...

  • hey Ivan i have answered your questions through your email. hav i nice day ^^

  • I waz thinkin of gettin dis fone. Can anyone tell me how much this fones costs in AUSTRALIA?? a few of the comments said dat it would freeze and cut calls.........is dis tru? can u expand da memory?? is the screen res good? CAN SUM1 PLZ HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ

  • LG sent me this phone as a replacement for my faulty U8110, But the stupid thing wont turn on wont charge wont do anything!!! if you ask me LG are CRAP I wouldn't buy another of their phones if they paid me!!! have had soooooo much trouble with them. I am not a happy chappy!!!!!!!

  • Can someone tell me that how long we can do the video recording video recording? Its urjent,.............

  • hello i want to know how much is the phone in other countryes like italy or other. worthit or not. tanks

  • its a cool fone but i dont no were the mp3 is? can u tell me

  • I own an lg8138 for less than a week now. I cann't find the IR function in it. Please, tale me if you know where it is. Any way like it!

  • This phone is super! Video recording: 1.5 hours(max.),Mp3 Player - 9 tracks(max.),voice recorder,nice stand-by(5 days, for a phone with camera it`s super!),the IR it`s no good :(, the soft for JAVA aplication is called G-thing (search on Google!). Any questions? [email protected]

  • This is an outstanding phone, but I was wondering...how do i put applications into it since my provider does not support neither UMTS nor GPRS technology? I have the CD sowtfare and dhe USB cable though...can you guys help me out? Thanks in advance

  • Battery is 1300mAh

  • This phone is a joke, it crashes, freezes, and takes bad moving pictures, and stills. and as for the 3 net work, its worse.

  • This phone is one of the greatest. I like it verry much. I have a few questions. I have a usb cable, but i don't have the soft, were do i find software for this phone? Pls ... Email me back [email protected]. I need this response, p.s. This is the greatest site ever! }{

  • hey i waoz just wondering if you can do voice recording on this Lg phone?

  • I have a question? Can u send/receive sounds or photos via IR from other phones??!

  • I like this phone but don;t you think its a bit big and its pretty heavy apart from that i like this phone.^^

  • well this phone can do video recording at least for 1.5 hrs ( thatz the max i have tried) as long as we have free memory available, but for now i dont think we can do memory upgrade for this phone

  • can v do video recording and can we upgrade the memory of this phone.

  • hehe this fone is the coolest!... i have this fone with the three network.. its the maddest fone =] =] =] =] yeah i like it alot and it looks mad too.. you people should get it... yup yup =] i like it alot ^_____^" hehe yup i couldnt wait for it to be sent to my hous ei was like so excited and i finally got it n its the maddest hehehe

  • its cos 3 have sussed it out, they have a rubbish network very bad signal, how else we gonna atract customers? erm let me think handsets really cheap tariffs really cheap, 3 dont have any high tariffs their tariffs are great and about 3 custs having lgs prob because other companies didnt really start making 3g handsets till the end of last year first came nec then moto then it was o2 (who eva makes theres) then it was nokia with the 6630

  • its nothing to do with the handset the reason for the price being low

  • hi is there any chance u can get a LG U8138 phone to buy instead of having 2 pay monthly for it i really like the luk of this phone but u can only pay monthly i want 2 be able 2 get it in pay as you go. thanxx

  • it's da best LG phone ever dude.You can't ask for more at it's prize!!!

  • Brilliant phone. If only it did'nt have an external antenna and it had Bluetooth. One of the main put off points of the LG is that it is so easy to get on a low tariff / contract, which means almost all of three's customers have an LG. But nevertheless, think its a quality phone.......

  • always hated lg phones.gud tv sets but thats all