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Re: iPhone 3G Accelerometer
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Jul 13, 2008 10:50 AM
in response to: John S. Thomson
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I am having the same problem. So what's the consensus: replace or wait for firmware?
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Re: iPhone 3G Accelerometer
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Jul 13, 2008 11:09 AM
in response to: karenclassic
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I too had exactly this same issue. The Genius I worked with at the Apple Store tried both reset and restore to no avail, and my phone was replaced on the spot. So far, all seems well with the accelerometer on the new phone with no issues whatsoever.
Thorough, prompt, and professional Apple Care -- always impressive and always appreciated.
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Re: iPhone 3G Accelerometer
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Jul 13, 2008 11:34 AM
in response to: Ian Glazer
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I have the same problems with my "German" iPhone 3g. I´m very disappointed because i waited so long to get an iPhone and now it works not as good as the 2g model.
I hope in the next or in max.2 weeks this will be fixed by an update. If not, i´ll have to replace my iPhone.
regards
Rüdiger
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Re: iPhone 3G Accelerometer
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Jul 13, 2008 1:15 PM
in response to: John S. Thomson
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A friend's iPhone was doing this same thing. When in Camera it would invert the viewpoint 180deg, Safari wouldn't landscape, and other accelerometer app functions would not work properly. Take your iPhone back to the store and they will replace it on the spot.
You might even be able to back up your old phone and restore it onto the new when you get home, but I would speak to a specialist or genius for the details before doing it.
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Re: iPhone 3G Accelerometer
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Jul 13, 2008 6:25 PM
in response to: John S. Thomson
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Wow, sorry to hear you're all sharing the pain, but it's good to know it's not an isolated problem.
Given WMtoiPhoneconvert's report of firmware 2.0 causing this problem on an original iPhone, I think I'll wait a couple of weeks for a firmware update.
Those without shortages in their area, who can easily get replacements, might as well get them (that should certainly give Apple an incentive to work on the firmware fix!)
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Jul 13, 2008
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Re: iPhone 3G Accelerometer
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Jul 13, 2008 7:01 PM
in response to: John S. Thomson
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It is definitely an issue in the 2.0 firmware. When safari rotates on the touch its just as jerky.
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Re: iPhone 3G Accelerometer
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Jul 13, 2008 9:20 PM
in response to: mDiddy18
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I really hope it is just firmware. I don't want to have to get my phone replaced. They are most likely out of stock of 16GB Black phones at all the Rogers stores here in Canada.
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Re: iPhone 3G Accelerometer
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Jul 13, 2008 9:30 PM
in response to: stefandaversa
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the new 2.0 is just making everything lag...
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Re: iPhone 3G Accelerometer
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Jul 13, 2008 9:41 PM
in response to: sur4dye
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It isn't even lag with the accelerometer problems for me. After the phone sleeps for a few minutes, the accelerometer completely stops working.
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Re: iPhone 3G Accelerometer
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Jul 13, 2008 10:03 PM
in response to: John S. Thomson
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just return it to an apple store they will replace it on the spot
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Re: iPhone 3G Accelerometer
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Jul 13, 2008 10:22 PM
in response to: Cleverhobbit
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Hmm!  I don't know what I did to the phone but the accelerometer of my iphone is working properly now. I tried to put it to sleep mode several times, but the issue appeared no more.
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Re: iPhone 3G Accelerometer
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Jul 13, 2008 10:45 PM
in response to: John S. Thomson
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Hmm! I don't know what I did to the phone but the accelerometer of my iphone is working properly now. I tried to put it to sleep mode several times, but the issue appeared no more.
Edit: Never mind. It happens again. Seem like a trip to the apple store is inevitable. 
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Re: iPhone 3G Accelerometer
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Jul 14, 2008 4:25 AM
in response to: Cleverhobbit
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I also have this.
I tried to switch my iphone off and back on with the home button pressed.
it worked like it was supposed to work except after a while not touched it (5 min) I have the same issue again.
I also tried it without the home button pressed and that worked too.
So to me it looks like an software bug... maybe somebody can try the 5A347 build? I can't right now...
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Re: iPhone 3G Accelerometer
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Jul 14, 2008 5:03 AM
in response to: derk.d
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The Apple stores in Canada don't even have them, gotta go through Rogers. I doubt they have any stock on the 16GB Black.
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Re: iPhone 3G Accelerometer
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Jul 14, 2008 5:23 AM
in response to: derk.d
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can somebody how also has the 3g confirm that it's working OK...
In my opinion if it is a software bug than everybody should have this issue right?
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