WOW, I had no idea what a proximity sensor was...I knew something wasnt right!

[maf2k8]

Ever since i have been using my IP4 ( both of them as i had to replace one due to sim card issues )

On both IP4s i will be talking to someone and 75% of the time the speaker phone would kick on, I would hand up, put them on hold or something!!!

I never ONCE had this issues with my 3Gs, so i looked it up and comes to find out its the proximity sensor causing all these problems! and that its the #1 complaint with the IP4!

I have to hold the phone so odd so that my cheek/face doesnt touch the screen. I swear about 75% of my calls each day get disconnected or put on speaker phone because of this...

Is there a fix coming? or is this a hardware issue?

Jesus Apple, Did you bother testing this phone out first before you released it? With all these problems i really doubt it!

I know a LOT of people are having reception issues, I do at times but not really enough to have it bother me...but this proximity sensor is really driving me nuts!

 

[movieator]

It would seem that quite a few people are having issues. But as far as I know, a fix hasn't been address yet.

Which is odd. Three versions, no sensor problems, then on the fourth one, suddenly there are issues.

 

[IBradMac]

yeah, okay, thanks...

 

[ZacUSNYR]

I have some weirdness with the proximity sensor on my 4 as well. It seems responsive if you make a call and just hover a finger over it the screen turns off but it seems when it's up to your face it just doesn't keep the display off.

I muted a call today with my fat cheek

 

[Hellishness]

How bout you take it to Apple and get it replaced instead of whining here? I hate to become one of those guys...but it's getting ridiculous.

 

[maf2k8]

How bout you take it to Apple and get it replaced instead of whining here? I hate to become one of those guys...but it's getting ridiculous.

Get it replaced for what??? There is no fix.....Getting a replacement is pointless. Doing a restore is also pointless.....

I am not "whining" about the problem. I personally NEVER even knew what a
proximity sensor was simply because i never had a issue with any generation iphone until now. Now with the IP4, at times i say to myself...Why did my call just go on speakerphone? Why did it mute? how the hell did i hang up? and just reading some posts out here i realized what it was....

Apple really should step-up to the plate or else those fat checks there cashing on the IP4 they sold.....are all going to be returned.....and they will be out of A LOT of money...and there flagship will be nothing but a POS that has brought the Apple name to its death.......

How many iPhones sold???? and how many people are having issues???

I know every new product has bugs to be worked out here and there but with these 2-3 things poping up ALL over ( SIM card issues, Reception and Sensor not working correctly ) its insane...

 

[Possédé]

I have the same issue. Been putting people on hold and trying to make facetime calls. What a shame, nothing but issues with this phone.