Fix Your iPhone 4 Signal Issues - All You Need Is An iPhone 4 Case.
Posted: Wednesday, July 14, 2010
by Mark Thompson
If you own an iPhone 4, then you're most certainly aware of the iPhone 4 "death grip". While not a very technical description of the issue, the "Death Grip" for the iPhone 4 refers to the complete loss of signal both for calls, and for data reception when you hold the phone a certain way. Unfortunately, that certain way is actually the CORRECT way to hold the phone. For all of us right handed folks that is.
The quick fix for all this is to put a case on your iPhone 4. In fact, not only is it a quick fix, it's a permanent fix from reports around the internet. By placing any kind of iPhone 4 Case on the rubber band from Apple on the iPhone 4, the signal drop issue disappears and the phone works just as it should. Signal strength does not drop, calls remain, and the data speeds and data connection are improved ten fold.
It may seem now that perhaps Apple is working to remedy the problem a different way, by silently exchanging phones for some customers that are persistent in their complaints. However, the problem isn't always fixed permanently - and an iPhone 4 case is still required. While Apple may be slow to admit the problem, I'm certain that the problem can be eliminated by simply adding a case to your iPhone 4. I don't like that my signal drops without one, but truth be told, I was set to buy an iPhone case anyway. I always protect my gadgets, so why would I treat my most precious gadget any differently.
After I purchased a silicone case for my iPhone 4 the signal issue was immediately remedied. I can hold the phone any way I like. I don't have to worry about holding it too tightly, or close to the antenna that's built into the actual outer rim of the phone. In fact, with the case covering my iPhone 4, I'm even getting better reception than I did with my 3GS in the same low signal areas of town.
No one likes to spend money on their already expensive phone, but the fact is, a case should be a must have item for anyone who owns an iPhone. They're expensive, they're fantastic, and they're easy to drop. In this type of a scenario - putting a case on your iPhone 4 will serve a dual purpose. Your iPhone 4 will be protected against any accidental drops, scratches, dust, etc... And with the iPhone 4 case, you're going to fix any issues you may have with the signal and reception.
And let's face it, you can get an iPhone 4 case online for under $10.00 in most cases, or if you want to get fancy, an iPhone 4 Leather case is still under $15.00. And the fact is, Apple will probably NOT offer any type of mass recall or other free or low cost fix for this issue, which I suspect is a design issue at the factory level, but thankfully, it can easily by fixed with a case.
There's a great selection of low cost iPhone 4 Case options available online at http://www.NeoConsole.com - check them out for leather iphone 4 cases and silicone iPhone cases too.
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