Other than maps & scratches, is there anything wrong w/ the iPhone 5?

NoOneHitsHarder · Sep 29, 2012

I see a lot of complaints about the iPhone 5's maps software but almost none about hardware.

The only complaint, scratches through use, has been dismissed by Apples executive VP Phil Schiller as being normal for most any electronic (so I don't see that changing at all).

Of course the maps software needs a little more time to be developed the same way Siri does, but other than that and the scratches is there any other problem w/ the iPhone 5? Or is it pretty much perfect outside of those two things?

NoOneHitsHarder · Sep 30, 2012

I guess I can take the silence as a confirmation that "Yes, these are the only two problems."

somony · Sep 30, 2012

there is another problem actually..................................it doesn't cook me food.

timychann · Sep 30, 2012

Someone is bound to post here after reading about the 'purple flare' on the camera, then will realise that it happens to most mobile phones and is not so easy to prevent.

But those, I guess are the main things wrong. Maps really isn't a biggie with Sygic, TomTom, Navigon and other navigation apps that provide turn by turn navigation.

NoOneHitsHarder · Sep 30, 2012

timychann said:
Someone is bound to post here after reading about the 'purple flare' on the camera, then will realise that it happens to most mobile phones and is not so easy to prevent.

But those, I guess are the main things wrong. Maps really isn't a biggie with Sygic, TomTom, Navigon and other navigation apps that provide turn by turn navigation.

The reason I ask is because the iPhone 4 had a major hardware issue (antenna) that was later fixed with the 4s.

Now that we have the 5 I was trying to figure out if there is anything that needs to be fixed when they come out with the 5s.

So the 5 is pretty much perfect once Apple maps is given time to get better like Siri

Thanks for your replies so far.

ThatsMeRight · Sep 30, 2012

NoOneHitsHarder said:
The reason I ask is because the iPhone 4 had a major hardware issue (antenna) that was later fixed with the 4s.

Now that we have the 5 I was trying to figure out if there is anything that needs to be fixed when they come out with the 5s.

So the 5 is pretty much perfect once Apple maps is given time to get better like Siri

Thanks for your replies so far.

I don't have my iPhone 5 yet, but I don't think there's anything as big as the antenna issue like the iPhone 4 had (an issue, that I still experience everyday without bumper). If there was, we would have heard it by now.

timychann · Sep 30, 2012

NoOneHitsHarder said:
The reason I ask is because the iPhone 4 had a major hardware issue (antenna) that was later fixed with the 4s.

Now that we have the 5 I was trying to figure out if there is anything that needs to be fixed when they come out with the 5s.

So the 5 is pretty much perfect once Apple maps is given time to get better like Siri

Thanks for your replies so far.

I'm getting the 5 around december, once I go to Hong Kong (about $300 cheaper there than in NZ). The only slightly annoying thing I would say with it would be iOS6 maps, but that's no biggie since you can just navigate to google maps in safari. Paints and scratches are minor things, though it should hopefully be fixed by that time. Also no biggie, just expectations of higher-ish quality for the price.

I will be stuck in the number ecosystem, with my i5, instead of the 5s ecosystem

To be honest, it's not what about everyone else wants, it's what you want. If you can live with the aesthetic problems (if you get ones that have chips/scratches), you should be fine. Apparently I read somewhere that Apple maps is self learning, so hopefully it gets better with time.

NoOneHitsHarder · Sep 30, 2012

ThatsMeRight said:
I don't have my iPhone 5 yet, but I don't think there's anything as big as the antenna issue like the iPhone 4 had (an issue, that I still experience everyday without bumper). If there was, we would have heard it by now.

Good. Most of the time you hear 4s owners justify their position as an S cycle upgrader by saying "well the S version is better because it fixes the problems of the previous version", but it appears that there is nothing to be fixed on the 5 (already perfect) and that the 5s won't be that big of an improvement.

gpezzino · Sep 30, 2012

WiFi weak signal

NoOneHitsHarder said:
I see a lot of complaints about the iPhone 5's maps software but almost none about hardware.

The only complaint, scratches through use, has been dismissed by Apples executive VP Phil Schiller as being normal for most any electronic (so I don't see that changing at all).

Of course the maps software needs a little more time to be developed the same way Siri does, but other than that and the scratches is there any other problem w/ the iPhone 5? Or is it pretty much perfect outside of those two things?

There are many reports of very slow/dropping WiFi signal. You can find a couple of long threats on this forum.

Sneakyfox · Sep 30, 2012

Maps will get fixed in due course.

'Scratches' is a hit & miss problem. I say this because not all the devices (regardless of colour) are affected. I've had my Black 5 for 3 days now. No case for it. It's been with me to work and back, on my desk, in jeans pockets.

No scuffs/marks/scratches or anything.

I know there are devices being affected straight out of the box, as I was avidly involved in a few discussions about it. But like the Maps issue, I believe over time it will get resolved/fixed. Already seeing reports of more and more users with damage-free iPhone 5's and they aren't seeing any damage build up either, over time.

There are problems but I think many are getting blown out of proportion.

iapplelove · Sep 30, 2012

1. My phone has no scratches
2. Maps works fine for me
3. Love the new iPhone

JayLenochiniMac · Sep 30, 2012

NoOneHitsHarder said:
The only complaint, scratches through use, has been dismissed by Apples executive VP Phil Schiller as being normal for most any electronic (so I don't see that changing at all).

And a certain individual said "You're holding it wrong"

Kidding aside. The real issue/complaint is nicked and scratched iPhones out of the box managing to slip through QC as well as a smaller batch with defective anodizing coating that makes it hypersensitive to scratching. Otherwise, Schiller is right that aluminum is normally susceptible to scratching through use as we saw that with the original iPhone.

ZBoater · Sep 30, 2012

Maps works great for me. I'm nekkid and not a single scratch or scuff. :apple:

MuddyPaws1 · Sep 30, 2012

NoOneHitsHarder said:
I guess I can take the silence as a confirmation that "Yes, these are the only two problems."

Actually you posted in the middle of the night in the USA and besides that, there are a thousand other posts on here talking about the different issues people are facing. I don't see why there needs to be another one.

mtcowdog · Sep 30, 2012

I think the main issues with the iP5 right now are software. Not everyone is seeing (or noticing) issues like slow wifi or touch screen sensitivity, but it is hardly surprising that a new OS release on a new phone has some issues.

JayLenochiniMac · Sep 30, 2012

NoOneHitsHarder said:
Good. Most of the time you hear 4s owners justify their position as an S cycle upgrader by saying "well the S version is better because it fixes the problems of the previous version", but it appears that there is nothing to be fixed on the 5 (already perfect) and that the 5s won't be that big of an improvement.

You really think the S-type updates only involve fixing the issues and not add more features/under the hood improvements? 3GS added a boatload of features including video, oleophobic coating, better battery life, faster processor/more memory, better camera with autofocus and tap to focus, compass, Voice Control and HSDPA implementation (allows faster download speeds). 4S added Siri and major under the hood improvements in addition to new antenna.

Peanut207 · Sep 30, 2012

Maps are working wonderfully for me and I don't have a scratch on my Black 32GB. I take care of my products.

SR45 · Sep 30, 2012

bandofbrothers · Sep 30, 2012

Im waiting for the iPhone 5 to come into stock too and while away part of my days reading the interesting posts on here and other forums..

Thanks to these early adopters i know what to look for on opening the box.

Have these threads put me off... at first yes.... but now, No.

caesarp · Sep 30, 2012

NoOneHitsHarder said:
I guess I can take the silence as a confirmation that "Yes, these are the only two problems."

There is a pretty big iOS 6 and iPhone 5 issue that generally hits corporate users (may be mainly Verizon and Sprint iPhones) -- push emails works sporadically and temporarily, when using EAS (Exchange ActiveSync). In other words, you have to manually check for work emails, instead of getting push notifications (bad for people who need immediate email notification).

It is assumed that it is not a iPhone 5 problem, but an iOS 6 problem, in conjunction with the iPhone. THat is, the fix will be an update to iOS 6. But apparently it does not effect iPHone 4 users, mainly iPhone 5 users.

See this Thread for more info:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4345374?start=0&tstart=0

Other than maps & scratches, is there anything wrong w/ the iPhone 5?

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