iOS 4.01 next week to fix reception issue

[ericwang]

A software fix absolutely could fix the issue.

When the first generation Intel Mac Books came out, there was a problem with them shutting down randomly. It turned out that it was a sensor reading being tuned too closely to the shut down temperature as written into the software. Apple issued a software and firmware update that adjusted the temperature level that would cause a shutdown. I had one of those units and was absolutely thrilled once the fix was applied.

With the iPhone, the bars displayed are relative to the strength of the signal as registered by the software. If the level is detected to be too low, the software would force a dropped call. Once the update is released and applied, that threshold would be adjusted so that the call would not be dropped as quickly.

I have not experienced this issue, but my signal has always been strong with AT&T in the areas that I travel. I used my iPhone 4 naked for the first day until I got my case, but even before the case was put on, I didn't have any dropped calls.

Here's hoping that software fix is quick in coming and does indeed work.

I agree. Most of the time, even when I have 0 or 1 bar, I can still make clear phone calls and surf the web at fast speeds on 3G.

 

[rburly]

As others have noted, I hope this can bs a true fix and not just an artificial adjustment of actual reception abilities.

 

[emaja]

I agree. Most of the time, even when I have 0 or 1 bar, I can still make clear phone calls and surf the web at fast speeds on 3G.

That's been my experience so far as well. I'll look down and see 1 bar, make the call anyway and the call is as clear as if I had 4 or 5 bars.

 

[joeybuckets]

Here it is!

great way to poke out that baby's eye

 

[JonB3Z]

Here it is!

A rueful LOL, because that would actually solve the problem but nobody would buy the phone!

 

[Xenoxide]

Yeah, I'm beginning to wonder if those posting "how can software fix a hardware issue!!!" have even bothered to read the article, because to me it seems quite clear that it's more of a software issue than hardware.

 

[P1991]

Isn't this basically the same problem that the Nexus One had at first, then was solved after a software update?...my iPhone 4 is coming on july the 14th, are those who are lucky enough to have theirs already able to still make calls etc.?

 

[F123D]

I have the signal bar problem with my phone. When sitting on my desk, full bars. When picked up and held, 0 - 2 bars. However, I've been making calls like crazy and no dropped calls or cutting in and out.

 

[RC83]

I have the signal bar problem with my phone. When sitting on my desk, full bars. When picked up and held, 0 - 2 bars. However, I've been making calls like crazy and no dropped calls or cutting in and out.

Same here... The bars go down to 1 or zero, and Im still able to make calls, surf the web, and text.. Im actually trying to make my phone drop calls.. Even took off my griffin reveal for a day to test trial the signal issue, held it normally and no drops at all..