Problem with iPhone 4s searching for signal, than to full signal, and back again?

I'm on my third phone now for this EXACT SAME ISSUE!!

This last one didn't even make it 72 hours. The Apple store keeps saying there's not a known issue, what a joke!

Hey guys!

Apple released a software update today specifically for the iPhone 4S. But you'd never know it because it's still v5.0.1 BUT it's a new build.

So how do you get this update? iTunes won't alert you and it won't show up under Settings>General>Software Update.

To get the update, you have to back up and restore your iPhone 4S and it will automatically do it. Again, the version number is still the same (5.0.1) but this supposedly fixes the issue.

I suggest everybody do this and report back on whether or not it works!

So far it's solved the problem for me but it hasn't even been out for a full day yet so maybe I'm speaking too soon.

How is it a new build...with the same build code...

This is totall bullcrap though, there's a 58 page thread on Verizon right now about it. What a joke.

Now I'm stuck in a two year contract, can't get back to an Android phone (i hate android, but not as much as I hate not being able to make calls!), and just get my iphone replaced ever week.

I think you're getting the version number confused with the build number. Here's the difference:

old 5.0.1 on 4S: 9A405

new 5.0.1 on 4S: 9A406

ah yes I see. I've upgraded to it, we will see if it keeps its signal. I see that at one point apple discussed this subtle release, yet they have sneakily moved the link.

Who though Apple would turn into the Ford of cell phones, shifty silent recalls, opting for narcissism over honesty.

I'm sure the iphone will still sell great, but is it really still from brand loyalty, or poor competition?

Dammit I'm still having signal problems!!

In my case the upgrade to latest 5.0.1. (9A406) did not help - did a full restore and still need to restart my phone 10-15 times a day 😟 Reset of network settings and all settings does not help as well.

I've 64kb SIM card from Telefonica Czech which I the other day changed for a new one (can't anywhere find a 128kb one). I tried as well if that's not network related - went today to Germany and tried to test it with different providers while roaming but still the same issue, either No service or no signal - after a restart I am always back to normal for a while.

It is very frustrating - don't understand that Apple does not try to resolve this issue properly as it is even a bigger problem as the battery one simply because you can't use this device as a phone 😟

R.

I have iphone 4 FU with ios5.0.1 and i have same no service issue. Its a real headache!! I have tried everything!! Apple please fix this bug with ios5.0.1 iphone 4 users!!

Leaving the "Location Services" on seems to help with the issue. I'm having the same problem and it can really be a nightmare. Walking around with a sleeping phone in your pocket while noone can reach you.

leave Location Services on and see how it goes!

I have tried everything from tricks like location services to changing sim card. Nothing works. Today I put my official sim in an old nokia of mine after getting a replacement sim from my carrier so that i can atleast have a mobile phone in working condition.

I am very dissapointed in apple.

(iPhone 4 ios 5.0.1)

Hi guys, same problem here in Croatia :/... seams like no one from apple read this thredas?! Have my old iphone 4 near to new 4s and guess what, iphone 4 works with no signal loss and 4s is searching?!?! ***? i'm so ******! DO SOMETHING!!! don't just feed us with stupid advices like, turn this off or on, or change sim, try to backup with this or that... we are not so stupid that we don't know how to use your device?! i had them all, since first iphone till 4s, and this is outrageous!!! Push the solution out!!! Marry f***** xmass to you too!!!

Hi everyone! same problem here in Brazil! It really seems like no one from apple support read this!!! All of my friends that bought iPhone 4S in Brazil, USA, Europe, Australia are having the same problem.

Lost of signal in a clear area, no sim card etc...

We have tried a lot of stuff to solve the problem but... it doesn't work!!! Also we have tried 5.0.1 (9A406) and it works about 3 hours and then it happens again...

Steve we missed you!

Merry christmas for everyone!

same thing is happening with me!! the data works perfectly fine!! but if i try to make a call or send a sms it fails and then it starts searching for signals!!

Hi, my iphone 4s don't see network too.

Do anyone from apple read this discussion?