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2.01 update changes 3G modem and may lower 3G reception

Does the iPhone 2.01 update lower 3G reception

  • Yes, definitely down a bar or more

    Votes: 45 21.6%

  • No, no change in signal strength

    Votes: 100 48.1%

  • No, my reception is actually better

    Votes: 38 18.3%

  • I do not know because there is no 3G where I am

    Votes: 25 12.0%
  • Total voters
    208
  • Poll closed .
manhattanboy

manhattanboy

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In ur GF's bed, Oh no he didn't!
Can we get an informal poll as to what people's experiences are with 3G reception before and after the 2.01 update.
Thanks

Update
A side-by-side comparison showed that safari seems to load pages faster with the new 2.01 but the 3G signal strength has decreased.
Thus it is a tick-for-tac.
Those of you with great signal strength will want to update. Those of you who only got 1 bar 3G may want to pass on this and wait until the next update.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec63VkJejiI

2nd Update
Here is the link to go back to 2.00 NOTE THAT THE DOWNGRADE DOES NOT CORRECT THE MODEM FILE AND IS THUS USLESS (see below)
http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite...080710.bgt53/iPhone1,2_2.0_5A347_Restore.ipsw

3rd Update
The modem on 2.0.0 is 1.45.00 and on 2.0.1 1.48.02
This seems to be the HUGE problem.
Does anyone know how to fix this by going back to the old modem??
 
shinenjk said:
...stupid paranoia. I bet you anything this software update has nothing to do with 3G connection.
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Agreed! Not too sure how a software update could affect your reception (not saying it couldn't, just don't see how). The more I think about it, this post actually seems really stupid to me now.
 
No it does! Apple was sitting there thinking, what should we do in our next firmware update? I KNOW, make the iPhone CRAPPIER!

That makes a TON of sense.......

Good Lord people, think before you post.........
 
My 3G service at home went from 1-2 bars to No Service immediately after the update was installed.
 
I personally have not been affected reception wise from the update. I say keep the poll up just to see what kind of results there are, and if there is a significant amount of people that notice a drop, then it may no be a conspiracy.

Only time will tell.
 
My goodness, there is NOTHING IN THE SOFTWARE TO MAKE YOUR (insert word here because I can't think of it) LOWER!

EDIT: reception was the word hahaha.
 
Before everyone beats up the OP any further, let's keep in mind the firmware does affect how the signal meter works and when the radio gives up on 3G to switch to EDGE. I think part of the problem with reception on the 2.0 software was the phone's reluctance to let go of 3G. I had this problem at work. I'd get zero 3G bars or fluctuating signal, and data wouldn't work until I forced 3G off. Hoping when I get to work tomorrow that this issue is gone.
 
To the guy who's asking, "Why would Apple ever ever ever come out with an update to LOWER 3g reception".... well the answer is simple.

THEY WOULDN'T.

Apple wouldn't come out with an update to intentionally cause issues with 3g reception. In fact, they would never come out with an update with intentions of doing anything but fix problems and improve the iphone. However, anyone who knows anything about programming and software knows that on occasion some "fixes" come with their own set of issues as well. Sometimes correcting one problem causes another.

Do I believe there is a problem with 3g reception? Not really....

Is it possible? Of course, so the thread is worth having... to either prove there's an issue, or prove that there isn't one.
 
nimda0 said:
To the guy who's asking, "Why would Apple ever ever ever come out with an update to LOWER 3g reception".... well the answer is simple.

THEY WOULDN'T.

Apple wouldn't come out with an update to intentionally cause issues with 3g reception. In fact, they would never come out with an update with intentions of doing anything but fix problems and improve the iphone. However, anyone who knows anything about programming and software knows that on occasion some "fixes" come with their own set of issues as well. Sometimes correcting one problem causes another.

Do I believe there is a problem with 3g reception? Not really....

Is it possible? Of course, so the thread is worth having... to either prove there's an issue, or prove that there isn't one.
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How about, let's wait until the firmware has been out for more than TWENTY MINUTES before we all start going, APPLE RUINED IT! I CAN'T EVEN TURN ON MY IPHONE OR CALL ANYONE!
 
imaketouchtheme said:
How about, let's wait until the firmware has been out for more than TWENTY MINUTES before we all start going, APPLE RUINED IT! I CAN'T EVEN TURN ON MY IPHONE OR CALL ANYONE!
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How about, before posting your garbage you re-read my posts a few times to make sure you understand them.

People have installed the update, noticed differences, and are trying to "probe" to see who else is experiencing the same issue (if anyone).

That's how issues are solved. Do you really find it that difficult to comprehend that someone could have ALREADY installed this update and made a few calls? If he always gets reception in his house, and had reception right before the update, and NOW has no reception... well, he has a valid complaint.

So it sounds perfectly acceptable to me that he would ask if others have had this same issue.

So, calm down... or take your negative self somewhere else. If you don't like posts like this, don't bother posting, and just ignore them. Otherwise, try to understand.
 
Definitely does not lower 3G reception...

AT&T's 3G network just blows... my buddy has an LG Shine which is 3G and he gets the SAME EXACT reception where ever we are. AT&T just lies about its coverage...
 
I was in the Carson City area and Lake Tahoe area in Nevada and California, and the 3G reception and Edge (coming back to the San Francisco Bay Area) reception was the best I'd ever seen. Had my wife's 3G iPhone (use to be mine, but she wanted Black) and we had great coverage on the 2.0 firmware. Heck, we're headed back out that way in two weeks, so I'll post an update... :cool:
 
before update in my house basement i got about 1 bar

after update i had no reception... that had never happened before


about 10mins after update i now have reception BUT it does seem lower than before about 1 bar or less...

do what you will with this info

edit*

im sitting here at my computer downstairs and my bars are going crazy... they have definitely changed something with the bars and reception
 
3G doesn't work anymore in my home although I can see "3G" sign with five bars..
 

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