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Touching the top black line kills WiFi

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the_wallcrawler

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Feb 16, 2003
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Probably already figured out and posted, but I've noticed that touching the top black line kills WiFi.

Such a shame these signal issues because the phone is a home run otherwise IMO.
 
so its my understanding that the iPhone only works 100% that was it suppose to when its in your pocket or sitting on your desk.
 
I would be shocked if this was actually a widespread issue, unlike the cell signal issue which obviously is real.

I can touch anywhere on my phone and verify in real time that the WiFi signal does not change even 1db (using Airport Utility). I do have almost immediate and total cell signal loss if I touch the left band.
 
More evidence of windmill chasing.

I think touching the speaker kills gaming, I was playing Tiger Woods and hit the ball into the bunker when I touched the speaker. Quick, let's make a YouTube video and spread BS all over the internet about this "flaw". :mad:
 
Ishimaru said:
Not on mine it didn't. Lol people will complain about ****ing everything. Can't you people just be happy for once??
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If Apple took more time to create a device that worked (regardless of where you touch it) it wouldn't be a problem! Some people paid 800 bucks! Don't you think if you're going to pay that much it should be PERFECT????
 
admanimal said:
I would be shocked if this was actually a widespread issue, unlike the cell signal issue which obviously is real.

I can touch anywhere on my phone and verify in real time that the WiFi signal does not change even 1db (using Airport Utility). I do have almost immediate and total cell signal loss if I touch the left band.
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Well mileage may vary, but it is 100% reproducible on my phone. I haven't checked the airport utility but I don't really need to. Bars drop to zero and can no longer load pages. Remove finger, 5 seconds or so later and I'm back in business.
 
Juan007 said:
More evidence of windmill chasing.

I think touching the speaker kills gaming, I was playing Tiger Woods and hit the ball into the bunker when I touched the speaker. Quick, let's make a YouTube video and spread BS all over the internet about this "flaw". :mad:
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lol, windmill chasing. Go back to the other thread and defend your asinine statements instead of accusing someone who's clearly being sarcastic of 'chasing windmills.'

Pathetic.
 
the_wallcrawler said:
Well mileage may vary, but it is 100% reproducible on my phone. I haven't checked the airport utility but I don't really need to. Bars drop to zero and can no longer load pages. Remove finger, 5 seconds or so later and I'm back in business.
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What kind of router do you have and is it using b/g or n?
 
The OP is BS'ing. Obviously just trying to be funny due to all the reception threads. Do not take this post as fact or truth.
 
Complaints so far:
-Holding the phone with your left hand = Signal Drop

-Touching the top of the top black lines = Kills WiFi

-If you touch the antenna band with sweaty hands = You will be Shocked (literally) (yes, someone did post on this board that they have been shocked when then picked up phone with wet hands)

-Touching the front of the lens = Black pictures (this one was just for fun, but still true)
 
Juan007 said:
More evidence of windmill chasing.

I think touching the speaker kills gaming, I was playing Tiger Woods and hit the ball into the bunker when I touched the speaker. Quick, let's make a YouTube video and spread BS all over the internet about this "flaw". :mad:
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Successful troll is successful.
 
-PsYcHoNoVa- said:
The OP is BS'ing. Obviously just trying to be funny due to all the reception threads. Do not take this post as fact or truth.
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No I'm dead serious. Could just be my phone, but it is happening with 100% reproduction right now.

And just to clarify for the numb nuts who will inevitably post - I'm not bitching/complaining/whatever. I'm simply posting my experience.
 
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