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>>> iPhone 4 Problems >>> The Definitive Thread

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PunisherUltra

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Jun 23, 2010
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You know what I mean:

Let's list them:

A) Yellow Blotches on screen
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/946976/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/947437/

B) Yellow lines on screen
https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=10285025&posted=1#post10285025

C) Yellow hue on entire screen
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/947510/

D) Bad reception
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/947229/

E) Easily scratch-able - like sapphire crystal? YEAH RIGHT!
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/946951/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/947518/


Let's make this the definitive iPhone 4 problem thread.

It's gonna be BIG!
 
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markdu

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Aug 27, 2009
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Memphis area
rdrr said:
I can confirm the bad reception. I get weak to marginal reception in one spot in my house on the iPhone 3gs, none nada on the iPhone 4 in the same spot.

:(
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Well crap. I was hoping it would have better reception. My 3gs had weak reception and would drop out. I had to go outside for calls if I wanted them to stay connected.

I'll post when I get home tonight and see if I have any problems and report back.
 
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keastone

macrumors member
Jun 23, 2010
36
5
add a poll..
with choices for both 16gb and 32gb
yellow on the screen could only be affecting certain models..?
would be interesting to find out
 
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PunisherUltra

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Jun 23, 2010
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rdrr said:
I can confirm the bad reception. I get weak to marginal reception in one spot in my house on the iPhone 3gs, none nada on the iPhone 4 in the same spot.

:(

Youtube video to boot...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ixIHyEPO5g
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Just saw the video!

It's a MAJOR design flaw that can't be fixed.

It makes sense because you hand is on the aerial and is directly blocking the reception.

That is why most phones had aerials on top.

But there is no other way to hold the phone!

Seems like a BIG FAIL for Apple as I don't see a way around this other than iPhone 5.
 
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keeganxt

macrumors regular
Jun 10, 2009
149
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Atlanta, GA
If this really is the case, and holding the phone causes signal loss. It would help to explain apples choice is case design. Bumpers. Problem solved.
 
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Snowman3459

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Jun 15, 2010
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I have absolutely 100% 0 problems lol.

Seriously this thing is great. No issues at all. I consider it better then myself ;)
 
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Undone

macrumors newbie
Jun 5, 2006
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I'm sorry but a human hand is not going to noticeably damper the radio signal into your cell phone, that is unless your hand is covered in chicken wire.
 
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PunisherUltra

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Jun 23, 2010
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Undone said:
I'm sorry but a human hand is not going to noticeably damper the radio signal into your cell phone, that is unless your hand is covered in chicken wire.
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LOL!
Yes it can!

You can even try it on a 3GS - just wrap you hands on the back top and bottom.

The signal cuts out COMPLETELY.

But when you hold the 3GS NORMALLY there is not even 1 bar drop.

Seems like the iPhone 4 design is fudged.
 
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random person

macrumors 6502a
Feb 28, 2008
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I think some of the early reviews have talked about a bug that shows fewer bars but the phone still functions well. Most say reception is markedly improved.
 
rdrr

rdrr

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Nov 20, 2003
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random person said:
I think some of the early reviews have talked about a bug that shows fewer bars but the phone still functions well. Most say reception is markedly improved.
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Fewer bars? How about none... Watch the video.


Can you hear me now?
 
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ozzyman500

macrumors 65816
Feb 4, 2009
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The only thing that is annoying me is waiting for the developers to use retina display! I can't stand those blurry icons.
 
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mra1989

macrumors member
Jun 13, 2010
42
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Virginia Beach
PunisherUltra said:
LOL!
Yes it can!

You can even try it on a 3GS - just wrap you hands on the back top and bottom.

The signal cuts out COMPLETELY.

But when you hold the 3GS NORMALLY there is not even 1 bar drop.

Seems like the iPhone 4 design is fudged.
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Negative, I tried that method you suggested with the 3GS. I never lost a bar.
 
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gboykin

macrumors newbie
Jun 14, 2010
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My old iphone had lousy reception in the house, the 4 is even worse. I immediately went to AT&T and bought the microcell. Problem in the house solved. Now hopefully I won't be in areas other than my home with poor reception.
 
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Undone

macrumors newbie
Jun 5, 2006
15
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PunisherUltra said:
LOL!
Yes it can!

You can even try it on a 3GS - just wrap you hands on the back top and bottom.

The signal cuts out COMPLETELY.

But when you hold the 3GS NORMALLY there is not even 1 bar drop.

Seems like the iPhone 4 design is fudged.
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you must have a considerable amount of iron in you to create a faraday cage with your hand! seriously, go wrap your hand around a radio antenna and see if you can pick up any signals...
 
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mgmusicman94

macrumors 6502a
Nov 16, 2008
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keeganxt said:
If this really is the case, and holding the phone causes signal loss. It would help to explain apples choice is case design. Bumpers. Problem solved.
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You mean the signal can travel through the silicone and plastic and around your hand? If so, that's genius.
 
iLoveMyApple

iLoveMyApple

macrumors 6502a
Oct 26, 2008
938
169
Southern California
PunisherUltra said:
LOL!
Yes it can!

You can even try it on a 3GS - just wrap you hands on the back top and bottom.

The signal cuts out COMPLETELY.

But when you hold the 3GS NORMALLY there is not even 1 bar drop.

Seems like the iPhone 4 design is fudged.
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+1
Just tried it on my 3G and my bars started to drop.
Edit: Reading the above posts. I now feel like an idiot. LOL.
 
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