Solving Bad Reception Problem of iPhone 4

By | June 25th, 2010



In our previous post regarding the bad reception of iPhone 4 we have mentioned that we are waiting for response from Steve Jobs regarding the problem. Finally after many complaints regarding the bad reception of iPhone 4, Steve job responded to the queries and gave some solutions to avoid the problem.

wrong way Solving Bad Reception Problem of iPhone 4

Steve jobs answering to a query about the problem said that: “Just avoid holding it in that way.” The official advice by apple is to “avoid gripping it in the lower left corner in a way that covers both sides of the black strip in the metal band”. Other solution to avoid problem is the use of different casing to shield the antenna and avoid its direct contact with the hand. Steve job also mentioned that the problem is particularly with the left handed owners , who hold the iPhone is a way that covers the iPhone 4 sensitive spots.

right way Solving Bad Reception Problem of iPhone 4

Apple have also introduced a 30$ bumper case that can avoid the bad reception. Although these solution might work but the question is; how can such a big problem occur at the first place?

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  • zholy

    check out all these videos about the iphone 4 bad signal when you hold your phone: http://www.madsubmitter.com/t?nh0
    You might get asked by apple staff if you want a free glove with your iphone 4 …
    iPhone 4: Everything you need to know about the iPhone 4
    http://www.aneesoft.com/tutorials/iphone/iphone…

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