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Apple says iPhone 4 calculates bars wrong, software fix forthcoming

Just stumbled across this...

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/02/applesays_iphone_4_calculates_bars_wrong_software_fixforthcoming.html

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Posted on Jul 2, 2010 5:53 AM

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Jul 14, 2010 8:02 AM in response to PleaseFixTheProxSensor

And one other thing ---

There will be a lot of users/potential users, those who don't follow the conversations here, who so far are only vaguely aware of the reception problem if it does not affect them personally. This will not last much longer. Here in UK the computer magazines are now carrying the story in their latest editions now coming out - soon most magazines where there formerly was a favorable review will be printing updates on the reception issue.

Ostrich, sand, head-in ?

Deyong

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Jul 14, 2010 8:30 AM in response to StuartDonaghy

well having had my new iphone 4 for 3 days I have not found the the signal dropped call issue.

I think some of you really need to calm down, take your head out of your arse's and start to release a few things.

Not all iphone 4's are reporting this problem, out of the 1 million handsets sold in the first week, 0.25% reported these signal problems.

Ever been to a live event of more than 50,000 people in one location and tried to logon onto 3G or make a call etc etc, yes I have and at Arsenal Stadium its impossible to get a signal, internet, SMS due to the large number of people trying to do the same thing.
no fault of the iphone but the phone carrier's signal strength in that area and handling alot of people at the same time.
think of new years eve, sending a text is a nightmare... at no fault of the iphone but again the carrier.

so apple will release a firmware fix for the few that have problems, to the rest of you trouble jump on the bandwagon apple haters, go and use a HTC or some other inferior phone and the realise whats worse

bnsmith

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Jul 14, 2010 9:58 AM in response to StuartDonaghy

Steve Said the knew phone was like a Leica camera, right? I've never been able to make a "good" phone call or download anything with one. So maybe that's the problem...
I have had this problem with the reception and just thought I'd jump into the "discussion". I've had several iPhone4s each one has been returned for different reasons, dropped calls, battery, camera.

For me it's not so much an issue of dropped calls as it is dropped data. After I had my first iPhone4 replaced it seemed to be a lot harder to drop a call. If I walk to my floor's glass walkway I get full signal can't get the bars to drop no matter how I hold it, but when I run speedtest.net or FCC speed test app I notice a huge drop if any part of my hand strays over the black seam.
At my desk I get 4-5 bars and can get it to drop to 1-0 bars without losing a call, but my data dies, totally. Speedtest apps just close out saying couldn't connect to server.
This is still a problem with the latest replacement phone I got yesterday, so it looks like not a whole lot has changed. Phone is from week 27. I sure wish apple would get this fixed, so annoying when I'm trying to listen to pandora or last.fm while looking at other things on the phone, because as soon as I touch that magical place cut the music.

mellons

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Jul 14, 2010 10:04 AM in response to Deyong

Deyong72 wrote:
well having had my new iphone 4 for 3 days I have not found the the signal dropped call issue.

I think some of you really need to calm down, take your head out of your arse's and start to release a few things.

Not all iphone 4's are reporting this problem, out of the 1 million handsets sold in the first week, 0.25% reported these signal problems.

Ever been to a live event of more than 50,000 people in one location and tried to logon onto 3G or make a call etc etc, yes I have and at Arsenal Stadium its impossible to get a signal, internet, SMS due to the large number of people trying to do the same thing.
no fault of the iphone but the phone carrier's signal strength in that area and handling alot of people at the same time.
think of new years eve, sending a text is a nightmare... at no fault of the iphone but again the carrier.

so apple will release a firmware fix for the few that have problems, to the rest of you trouble jump on the bandwagon apple haters, go and use a HTC or some other inferior phone and the realise whats worse

Cool Deyong, where did you get those statistics of .25%? Because if you don't post a source, it's as meaningless as your post.

Also, congratulations that your iphone is working at the moment, why don't you grow up and realize that others' aren't? Oh, I forgot, the iphone is like a mystical egg and only hatches if your heart is pure as gold!

And before you jump to defend ATT or any iphone carrier, realize that these people aren't at major sporting arenas, this isn't a national (or global) holiday and actually think before you post.

Thanks.

guhansub

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Jul 14, 2010 10:09 AM in response to StuartDonaghy

This is a blatant lie. Apple, you think all the people in the world are fools? If it's software error, it should be two bars always irrespective of you touching (death griping) the phone or not?

guhansub

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Jul 14, 2010 10:17 AM in response to Bling Ring

I am going to return it. But will Apple reimburese all the money and money I spent on Apple applicatons which is of no use now.

Jul 19, 2010 12:10 PM in response to StuartDonaghy

Update Released

Jul 22, 2011 8:40 PM in response to PeterBreis0807

there are few reasons why signal problem arises.

check this http://daytodayinfo.com/technology/solution-signal-loss-ios-434/

modular747

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Jul 23, 2011 11:20 AM in response to swathi137

Interestng, but nothing to do with the topic or this long obsolete thread.

Herkel

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Sep 13, 2012 3:55 PM in response to StuartDonaghy

iPhone 4 does not calulate wrong. That is Apples excuse for creating a crappy Phone!

carl wolf

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Sep 13, 2012 5:36 PM in response to Herkel

"calulate"

What's your excuse for your crappy spelling?

modular747

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Sep 13, 2012 6:49 PM in response to Herkel

Herkel wrote:

iPhone 4 does not calulate wrong. That is Apples excuse for creating a crappy Phone!

You realize that you replied to a post over 2 years old. Right?? The "bars" were fixed with iOS 4.01, not that you have any clue.

Sep 14, 2012 2:13 PM in response to modular747

Now the bullies delete posts, typical Apple Fanboy crap.

modular747

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Sep 14, 2012 3:36 PM in response to CoasterFanFL

No one posting in this forum can delete posts - that's done by the forum Hosts for violating the Terms of Use.

Herkel

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Sep 14, 2012 7:24 PM in response to StuartDonaghy

alright guys lets be nice. all i was doing was expressing my own opinion about the iPhone since i am an owner of 4 Apple products including the iPhone. I am brand new on this site and i am just angry about the reception and service my phone gets. did not know this was a 2 year old thread. didnt know people were so defensive about Apple. obviously since i own 4 Apple products i do like Apple just not the iPhone. next time ill make sure to reply to current threads and have legit reasons behind my opinions. sorry.

and p.s. i did not delete anything i previously wrote.

Apple says iPhone 4 calculates bars wrong, software fix forthcoming