iPhone 4s Signal/Battery Issues

[baconroll]

Hi - I've had my new iPhone 4s for 5 days. I've noticed that when it's in my pocket and I take it out, it takes ages to lock onto my network, and I have to wait at least 3 or 4 mins for it to locate a signal. I'm with Orange in the UK. Also, the battery is pretty dire. I've hardly used the phone during the day and in the evening it's down to below 50%. I've turned off wi-fi during the day also as I can't get it where I work. I wondering whether to return it before the 14 days and swap it out for another one incase it's faulty. Any suggestions about the Signal issue?
Thanks,

 

[Hawkeye411]

It shouldn't need to lock onto the network after you take it out of your pocket. It should always be connected to the network while it's in your pocket. Might be worth a trip to your local apple store (if your lucky enough to have one in your area).

 

[baconroll]

Thanks - that's what I was thinking. Every other phone I've had, including iPhones have never done this before. Always had a signal when I remove from my pocket. I think I'll take it back and get it changed over. I've tried restore etc. but no difference.

 

[xraydoc]

Thanks - that's what I was thinking. Every other phone I've had, including iPhones have never done this before. Always had a signal when I remove from my pocket. I think I'll take it back and get it changed over. I've tried restore etc. but no difference.

Yeah, if it's searching for a signal all day it'll chew up your battery in no time.
Sounds like you need either a new SIM or a new phone.