What Cases Fix Antenna Issues?

[rmchale]

What cases fix the antenna issue? I'm looking for video proof. Also include prices in your post. I'll summarize the results.

Apple Bumpers? ($29?)
Spec Candyshell? ($15?)

 

[Resist]

I don't think it matters what case you use, as long as it covers the metal edge on the phone.

 

[jp93]

Incipio Silicrylic- $30

 

[rmchale]

I don't think it matters what case you use, as long as it covers the metal edge on the phone.

I read some people saying certain cases were not working

 

[worldfar]

Some guys test the iPhone4 at the Softbank (Japan), They didn't have the antenna problems. When they hold it, the signal bar will reduce, but they can still make a phone call.
I don't think the Jobs hadn't test this kind of signal problem!

 

[Bigworm36]

I have a silicon case and it does not solve the issue

 

[nfl46]

I have this one in blue from Best Buy. I have no reception issues with or without the case, though.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketf...197&skuId=9979778&st=iPhone 4 cases&cp=1&lp=5

 

[psywzrd]

I bought a Rockfish case from Best Buy as a temporary case but it definitely doesn't fix the issue.

 

[apple.pseudofan]

Anyone know what retail outlets other than apple have cases? Apparently Apple stores are plum out of bumpers

 

[Resist]

You could probably also wrap the iPhone 4's frame with scotch tape or wear gloves when using it, to fix the issue.

 

[rmchale]

You could probably also wrap the iPhone 4's frame with scotch tape or wear gloves when using it, to fix the issue.

Definitely the cheapest option

 

[ozziegn]

Incipio Silicrylic- $30

that's the case I use and I have no issues. not that I ever did though.

 

[bigred7078]

I have the apple bumper and it does not solve the issue.

 

[cenetti]

I'd be insulted .... buying (paying extra) for a case to fix design problems on the first day of my new gadget...

tsk tsk tsk..... return it back and wait a month or so.... I am sure they'll fix it silently ....

 

[mgmusicman94]

I have the apple bumper and it does not solve the issue.

You probably just have bad reception in your house. I have the bumper and it absolutely fixed the problem.

 

[rmchale]

I have the apple bumper and it does not solve the issue.

Interesting.. That's kind of disappointing. Video?

 

[rmchale]

Anyone know what retail outlets other than apple have cases? Apparently Apple stores are plum out of bumpers

Best Buy is rumored to have a few.

 

[rmchale]

You probably just have bad reception in your house. I have the bumper and it absolutely fixed the problem.

Care to make a video?

EDIT: There are several showing it doesn't work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YlytfAxMkw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFWVih5e_J0

 

[Dr Kevorkian94]

Any case that does not act as a bridge (connects,conducts u get the idea) between the 3 antennas, basically a plastic somthing like that. The signal failure is caused by the hand connecting the 2 antennas on the right I tryed the others and it dident affect the signal. If u live in a strong enuph signal area the signal will decrease a little or not at all that is why some are having problems and some are not.

 

[rmchale]

Any case that does not act as a bridge (connects,conducts u get the idea) between the 3 antennas, basically a plastic somthing like that. The signal failure is caused by the hand connecting the 2 antennas on the right I tryed the others and it dident affect the signal. If u live in a strong enuph signal area the signal will decrease a little or not at all that is why some are having problems and some are not.

So DR, which cases work?

 

[bigred7078]

You probably just have bad reception in your house. I have the bumper and it absolutely fixed the problem.

Actually I have great reception. Full bars. With the bumper on its a bit slower watching the bars go down, but they definitely go down.

Interesting.. That's kind of disappointing. Video?

i'll try to get one up, give me a little bit.

 

[rmchale]

Actually I have great reception. Full bars. With the bumper on its a bit slower watching the bars go down, but they definitely go down.




i'll try to get one up, give me a little bit.

Found some in this post:
https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/10337512/