iPhone 4 reception issue

[tomrfellner]

Done some test on my iPhone 3G and have been able to duplicate many of the Reception/Transmission issues that are found on the iPhone 4. When holding my iPhone 3G, the phone loses 2 to 4 bars and Reception/Transmission speeds are dramatically reduced (I used the SpeedTest app). Maybe we should be testing other iPhone models, as well as Droid phones to get a better perspective on this issue.

[ibayibay1]

maybe if you throw a bunch of money at it....

[Augustito8782]

Developers: Uhh Steve, people are complaining about that antenna issue we anticipated.

Steve: So?

Developers: We were just wondering how you wanted to address the issue.

Steve: Tell those dumb shits to not hold it that way.

Developers: What if they do hold it that way.

Steve: I dunno, make up a cover story or some shit. Just don't let them know we fuked up.

Developers: How about we tell them that the signal strength has been wrong since the first iPhone.

Steve: Perfect, they'll believe that.

[tenderized]

lol an update.  god apply fanboys are idiots

[danielsan854]

The best of it is that Nokia patented a similar antenna design back in 2001 (and are now in a legal argument with Apple about it). The releases a phone in 2002 that had this design, it had the same reception issues and they stopped using the design because they realized it was flawed. 8 years later Apple make the same mistake, i wonder will they be smart and ditch the design or will they go for the normal stubborn approach.

[GerudoUK]

TIME FOR A RECALL HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHA

HTC ANDROID FOR THE WIN!

[deleboy]

JUST PUT CLEAR TRANSPARENT TAPE ON THE LEFT HAND CORNER. THATS IT!!!!! NOT THAT BIG OF A DEAL!!!!!!!!!

[DJFozter]

serves you right for spending so much money on a phone

[mannypeligroso]

@vandal2k6 - like I said before in my earlier comments the issue is related to software and no need to worry cause it will be resolved with an update.There is a confirmed report that a 4.0.1 update will be released on Monday to address the issue.The fix is expected to address a issue in iOS 4 related to radio frequency calibration of the baseband to occur when switching frequencies; because the lag is allegedly not calibrated correctly, it results in reporting no service

[covcomm1]

I'm an android developer and I'm amazed at how hostile android users are in the comments! Ylkes!

[sheehan1980]

hopefully this has happened to all them sad twats that camped outside the apple stores for days to get one, and hopefully they all caught A.I.D.S while doing so.

[Joe402]

Finally found a video that allows commenting.

SUCK IT MACFAGS ONCE AGAIN STEVE JOBS TAKES A GIANT DUMP ON YOU.

[hassmann2000]

HAHHAHHAHAHHAHHAHHAHHAHHAAA..

shame. should have gotten the evo 4g dumbass,

[LXXIII]

wow. can anyone say Samsung Galaxy S Pro?

[Galforg]

HAHAHA MAC FAGS

[bigfootenvysme]

go to my age and check it out, both iPhone 4 and 3GS lose reception fast like this. but the iphone only takes ONE FINGER

[roberttt20]

hot girlfriend

[Chrismorris528]

@roberttt20 she is...

:D

[sevenfoureight]

I'm glad I never traded in my 3GS !

[scottwilkins]

Apple should include with, and give all current iPhone 4 owners a free Bumper to go around the outside of the phone. That's the least they could do considering this problem.

[firegirk121]

i want to know whos bright idea it was to put antena bands on the side.....

[kshea1241]

are they fixing this?

[simran619]

could some one please make HITLERS REACTION TO DEATH GRIP!!

[MrAssoholic]

what a load of crap.What a fail phone by Apple

It looks like Apple never test this phone in real time

before sending it to market.

Steve Steve when i wipe my bum my finger goes through the paper and i get s.h.i.t on my hand what do i do ???

"WELL DONT HOLD IT THAT WAY" lllllllllooooolllllllll

[anthonym2121]

I guess the phone is not good for left handed users. I am left handed fml.

[MrStropparo]

all cell phones are that way

the phones these days are such a low wattage they barely keep signals indoors anymore

you used to be able to buy a 3 watt cell phone

now you get a 3 milli-watt cell

it's not software it's hardware

low watts equals bad signals

now the companies are boosting towers and building repeaters because it is cheaper for them........doesn't help the guy on a country road get help when he needs it though

they damn sure don't have this problem in europe

full coverage there.

[ashlosecontrol]

ahhh hahahahahahha ahhhhhhhhhhh hhahahaha, obviously went through the worst testing methods ever!!! all those dumb ass people who stood in line for hours for it, losers!!

[FarRightFred]

this is why I own a blackberry storm 2. Fuck Apple and their 3rd rate electronics.

[nairda9791]

This is a hardware problem. Can not be fixed without redesign the phone,so Steve find the "smart" solution: cheap ruber bumpers for this "out of this planet" phone. " Hey,Steve we are not stupid. Give us the money back.We dont have to pay for you to experiment new phones.

[nairda9791]

This is a hardware problem. Can not be fixed without redesign the phone,so Steve find the "smart" solution: cheap ruber bumpers for this "out of this planet" phone. " Hey,Steve we are not stupid. Give us the money back.We dont have to pay for you to experiment new phones.

[vandal2k6]

Jobs has just said that people "shouldn't hold the phone that way". Brilliant, he's a genius. Now I know why he's where he is, he just tells people to fuck off. He's an hero. Oh and also by saying this he's admitted it's an HARDWARE fault and not just a bug. Fanbois gonna cry. HTC ALL THE WAY BABY!

[mosleypup]

people saying that an update will fix this.....GET REAL !!!!!

this is a hardware issue and not software.

apple have screwed up, you need to get them replaced as a software update is not the answer, sooner you realise this the better

[GotaPoint]

come on guy stop it

you should know by now ppl dont need to put the phone on their ear to use it hence why we have bluetooth steve jobs dont want you to put your "apple juice" on his product.

[xkasjammx]

I don't get why an adult would buy an iphone anyway.

[ilDreaMli]

GET THE HTC!!!

[capitalismforme]

There's going to be a lot of recalls on this phone and it's going to take a complete re-engineering to fix this. Glad I bought the EVO 4G.

[fuad61]

Who cares about 3G, reception, phone calls...

You have the iPhone 4 man. Congratulation! :)

[VoLKaNaT0]

@fuad61 ur just a fanboy and loser bitch. go fuck your ass to apple and Jobs!!

[efemall]

the update comes in the form of a $30 bumper

[kaozbender]

well, its your fault for buying it, fucking dumbass brainwashed people

[trentlot1]

I received my iPhone 4 at 1:30 today. I tried to replicate this problem and could not. I held it as shown in this video, but I still have full service in Washington, DC. My bars do not drop AT ALL. I understand that some replicate the problem by squeezing the phone. BUT who the hell squeezes a cell phone with a death grip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My iPhone works fine, and reception is great. The only problem I had was not receiving 3G service. I contacted AT&T and did a soft reset. PROBLEM FIXED!

[mbruni13]

APPLE=FAIL

[Tr3yFuriousStyles]

@therealdirkdiggler Yep...sure do!

[screensaver999]

i've just shoved mine up my arse and the reception improved

[Cousing1]

Am I the only person who KNEW that making that antena and putting it there, while brilliant - IS A BAD IDEA ?!

You'd expect more of Apple... Really disappointing

[stupidjunk878]

THERE CAN BE NOTHING WRONG WITH THE JESUSPHONE. STEVE JOBS SAYS SO. YOUR HAND MUST HAVE A HARDWARE FAULT.

[therealdirkdiggler]

You are saying "buuuwott" instead of "but". Fix it.

[vietman90210]

they should have iphone for verizon

[mrdistraction]

so..... is there anyway to hold the phone without touching the bands? :D

[zamaroc9614]

Yeah that's why they made bumpers lol I can't wait for mineeeee!

[robi2000]

Hey guys, Steve Jobs here to fix the problem. I seem to be having connection issues so , hold on..... thanks for your patience.... be with you in a minute.....

[originalarmo]

@robi2000 Everybody shut off your wifi, do it now, JOBS COMMANDS IT!

[mannypeligroso]

people need to so their research before jumping to conclusions.There is nothing wrong with the phone itself and Apple stated that the issue is simply related to a bug in the way the bars are lined up.That is why the call was is not lost during a phone call.Apple, acknowledged this bug and a simple update will resolve this.

[Chrismorris528]

@mannypeligroso i already kno that. I read that article a week ago when it was posted. Apple never publicy said anything and most people dont know the phone has this issue...

[3goals4bonzai]

@mannypeligroso LOL you guys crack me up. bad design. ohhh the horror.

[vandal2k6]

@mannypeligroso Ah, so that is why Jobs has just said "Don't hold the phone that way" rather than "it's just a bug, nothing wrong"? YOU need to do some research my friend.

[JSantana319]

@mannypeligroso Hey Manny thanks for letting us know. I'll wait until the fix this issue to get the phone. I was about to order it and seeing all the reviews scared me quite a bit, lol.

[vandal2k6]

@JSantana319 Can you read? IT'S NOT A SOFTWARE ISSUE!

[JSantana319]

Listen buddy, you damn right I can read. Some people are saying that it's a software issue and others are saying that it's a hardware issue. Regardless of the situation, this is a big issue and it sucks that people who just purchased the iPhone have to go through this.

[salado777]

Just got an Update on this issue from Apple & AT&T: "You guys just got FUCKED!" lol

[star29990]

that's a definite problem. but in many cases, while talking on the phone, we usually don't hold it like that. so, there must be a reception problem but it won't be  serious that much when using it, i think.

[aanchi]

Now I understand why Steve Jobs couldn't get wifi connection at the keynote. His hand was sweating to much!! ;)

[Soonerball09]

this might be what the bumpers are for..

[addiktion13]

One guy managed to fix it by using a case. I guess there seems to be a contact issue that seems to kill the reception. Strange that Apple didn't catch this.

[0mar32]

how did you rename the banner and remove the time in the status bar

[lawber]

I just got my phone about 4 hours ago, the same thing is happening to mine, NOT GOOD! I am disappointed.

[summus]

@Chrismorris528

Ah, didn't realize that. Apologies.

[SincerelySilent]

Thats why apple made bumpers. LOL

Always tryin to get all my money.

[bigfootenvysme]

check out this video

3GS also loses reception with iOS 4 go to my page, not spamming, i only got two videos, look at the newest one

[wicked4u2c]

You see, and Steve Jobs was blaming everyone for their WiFi on his Keynote. He was just holding it wrong. LOL!!

[tipoomaster]

Its an elaborate ploy for them to sell those overpriced bumpers of theirs.

[maassy]

wooooooow... big time f up

[raydar670]

i saw this coming, the antenna band on the outside of the phone, if it is really an antenna, would transfer the waves that are hitting you, into the phone (humans are conductive to radio waves) your body is an interfering antenna.

This is a carefully engineered product though, i'm not sure how much of this interference is actually real.

*I did a science project about radio reception.

[jordan23945bulls]

its the antenna cause its around the phone now Its gotta be just like touching a TV antenna sometimes it helps and sometimes it hurts the signal i dont think it can be fixed with an update

[Subzyr0]

Did you use MakeItMine on your phone? Jailbreak?!

[Subzyr0]

@Subzyr0 Only asking this because I see "Morris" where the time is supposed to be.

[Chrismorris528]

@Subzyr0 i used change carrier a long time ago on my iPhone 3Gs i keep restoring from backup and that carrier change is saved when i backup my phone. Therefore I cant get rid of it unless i rejailbreak and remove it or restore iphone as new

[langricr]

[] Not told

[X] Told

[Tweak589]

Guys guys, this is obviously fake. You can tell the shadows behind the device are post-production rendered and the signal bars on the screen have been superimposed with professional editing software.

I have 20 years production experience, I know a fake when I see one.

[summus]

Not news, Mossberg noticed this in his review. He said it doesn't affect the ability to make calls, just a software issue.

[Chrismorris528]

@summus its affecting data speeds... someone already tested that

[orionsbelt0]

I am guessing that this is a problem when making contact with the antennas because your hand has electrical characteristics it may be connecting the antennas or grounding them or even providing a electrical signal. A case or any insulator such as invisible shield or something should solve the problem. I'l do some tests when i get mine tomorrow

[Chrismorris528]

@orionsbelt0 could very well be. Thats a theory some other users have

[hyperthreaded]

@Chrismorris528 Yeah, so just shortcut the slit on the lower left with a metal object like a knife or a key and see what happens then. If the theory is correct, the loss of signal should be more severe, right.

[TRYMEYRMOMDID]

@orionsbelt0 omg you people are so fucking dumb u dicks!!

so what of the reception goes when you hold that way like a fucking mong,also you tossers why the fuck do you think apple brought out the 5 different colour bumpers to go around the stainless steel edge?gizmondo has stated that when you use the bumpers it totally resolves the issue so why the fuck are you all bitching?it loos shit without the bumpers on anyway so stop whinging like your gonna die!!go out and buy the bumpers u dicks!!

[box33]

Apple + iPhone4 = Fail

[cdubs01]

Mine does the same thing just by putting my index finger on the left jump on the side of the phone.

[yozhbk]

How did you change the Time to Say Morris ?

[Chrismorris528]

@yozhbk i answered that already... check the comments

[anthonym2121]

@yozhbk it's jailbroken

[FuryoftheSound]

@anthonym2121

Is there already a jailbreak for OS 4?

[anthonym2121]

@FuryoftheSound yeah search it on youtube. you need the GM version of iOS4 and redsn0w 0.95. there is another jailbreak called blacksn0w or blackra1n.