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Return iPhone 4 for replacement?
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I'd take it back, some phones have better reception than others. Don't listen to people that tell you otherwise, They're more worried about Apple's market cap than anything else. It's your phone and you're the one that has to live with it. If you're not happy with it then take it back and ask for a new one.
I really dont think this is going to happen. I mean, you were put on notice about the reception problems of the iPhone 4. You were also put on notice about the quality of ATTs signal. Moreover, the problem is mitigated once you have a bumper.
It may be an issue, but its made a non-issue because you bought the phone knowing the problems it had, you kept it past 30 days knowing it had problems, and they (making an assumption) gave you a free bumper and you took it.
It may be an issue, but its made a non-issue because you bought the phone knowing the problems it had, you kept it past 30 days knowing it had problems, and they (making an assumption) gave you a free bumper and you took it.
I actually bought the Phone on LAUNCH DAY, so I had no idea the iPhone 4 had reception issues until I purchased.
I do need to take the bumper off occasionally. Sometimes headphone jacks will not work with the bumper, sometimes I forget the bumper, and sometimes I prefer a slimmer phone.
All I want to know is if later iPhone 4s have this issue!?
I do need to take the bumper off occasionally. Sometimes headphone jacks will not work with the bumper, sometimes I forget the bumper, and sometimes I prefer a slimmer phone.
All I want to know is if later iPhone 4s have this issue!?
My replacement which got replaced because of a screen issue is worse at keeping signal than my original, I wouldn't recommend it.
I would say no, they will not replace it. You've had it since launch day which means you know all the issues and the fact that you need the bumper for your phone to work to your requirements. I take it that you got a free bumper or a refund for one that you had purchased. This again means that you knew of all the rules and issues.
The fact that you apparently now want to carry the phone naked is of no concern to Apple. If I were the genius that you will talk to I would politely explain the above to you and say no. I think that, that is exactly what will happen. If you want to try anyway remember the best course is to be extremely polite. It will get you further. Politeness does pay, but in this case most likely not enough.
The fact that you apparently now want to carry the phone naked is of no concern to Apple. If I were the genius that you will talk to I would politely explain the above to you and say no. I think that, that is exactly what will happen. If you want to try anyway remember the best course is to be extremely polite. It will get you further. Politeness does pay, but in this case most likely not enough.
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As has been discussed, every iPhone 4 has the signal attenuation issue and operating a "naked" iPhone in a low-signal area will result in dropped calls and slowed data connection.
While it's certainly possible that an iPhone could have an extra defect (effecting signal) that would entitle a replacement, your description of the problem (bumper on, signal. Bumper off, no signal) sounds like the same old issue and I doubt you'll get a replacement.(or that if you did, you'd be happy)
It sucks, but this is a known (and arguably) compensated-for defect.
As has been discussed, every iPhone 4 has the signal attenuation issue and operating a "naked" iPhone in a low-signal area will result in dropped calls and slowed data connection.
While it's certainly possible that an iPhone could have an extra defect (effecting signal) that would entitle a replacement, your description of the problem (bumper on, signal. Bumper off, no signal) sounds like the same old issue and I doubt you'll get a replacement.(or that if you did, you'd be happy)
It sucks, but this is a known (and arguably) compensated-for defect.
No harm in trying.
I got an iPhone in mid-October, and strangely I can't drop bars by holding it wrong. This is the case no matter how many bars there are to start with.
I do have occasional proximity sensor issues though.
EDIT- LOL, I just tried it again and I think the death grip is "working".
I got an iPhone in mid-October, and strangely I can't drop bars by holding it wrong. This is the case no matter how many bars there are to start with.
I do have occasional proximity sensor issues though.
EDIT- LOL, I just tried it again and I think the death grip is "working".
You are either fooling yourself or live under a tower.
I have had 3 different iPhone 4 units and they all did the exact same thing. They have not changed their design. If one uses his phone in a good signal area all will be OK but if you are in "fringe" coverage, you will get dropped calls.
That's one of the best and worst things about Apple. They have excellent customer service but there are people who take advantage of this.
yeah and ruin it for the rest of us + reason why apple products are more expensive then they should be
way to go OCD/anal retentive people
your phone is normal, there is no "updated" hardware OP