iPhone 4/iOS4 Info (READ THE FIRST POST!!!)

will6 · Jul 20, 2010

Loads and loads of cases available on here look pretty sturdy will be ordering one at some point

http://www.dsstyles.com/en/iphone-3g-3gs-cases/iphone-4g-cases.html?src=aw&currency=GBP&vmcchk=1

will6 · Jul 20, 2010

Loads and loads of cases available on here look pretty sturdy will be ordering one at some point

http://www.dsstyles.com/en/iphone-3g-3gs-cases/iphone-4g-cases.html?src=aw&currency=GBP&vmcchk=1

James. · Jul 20, 2010

word_easy said:
How does a chopped down sim contribute to the problem?

Something about the metal contacts of the sim making a connection with the aluminium sim holder, and in some cases affecting the signal.

I've just realised I don't even have to touch steel antenna for the signal to drop, simply holding it in my left hand causes it to happen.

Ads_172 · Jul 20, 2010

That's because it happens to a certain extent with all smart phones. The aerial 'band' exacerbates it.

DeeKay86 · Jul 21, 2010

RoryW said:
Took the bumper of last night and the fooking thing has marked the matte effect of the metal band. Not fecking happy! Called apple and got through to store and they said if I take both along to them they'd replace both. Apparently they've had a couple with similar issues.

It's not bad I guess but its bad enough that it bugs the heck outta me

THIS has happened to me!! F*ckin LIVID when I saw it!! The damn bumper should PROTECT the phone!!! Its been in the damn bumper since day 1!

They will relace it you say!?!?!??!!

RoryW · Jul 21, 2010

Apparently so. There's a thread on the apple forum I found via google with people having the same issue.

Its very light marks BUT why should I accept it of a product they sold to protect the phone has caused it? I'll be leaving them with a new phone or a refund I know that.

Pettsi · Jul 21, 2010

iPhone 4 Bumpers are currently unavailable for sale.
Apple will offer a free iPhone 4 Bumper or other select cases to iPhone 4 customers. Details on how to order a free Bumper or case will be available soon on apple.com.

Millsy · Jul 21, 2010

^^ welcome to last week

word_easy · Jul 21, 2010

RoryW said:
Apparently so. There's a thread on the apple forum I found via google with people having the same issue.

Its very light marks BUT why should I accept it of a product they sold to protect the phone has caused it? I'll be leaving them with a new phone or a refund I know that.

Awaits dozens of comments "my amazing bumper hasn't scratched mine" good luck anyway, I'm sure they will accept it and swap it. I'd get a refund on the bumper while you are there!

Gavin. · Jul 21, 2010

another repair for those people having trouble with the so called death grip

philmots · Jul 21, 2010

^ FLOL

Revels · Jul 21, 2010

Or..

GarethM · Jul 21, 2010

Seedy172 · Jul 21, 2010

Genius

Ads_172 · Jul 21, 2010

Please tell me you can buy those for real!

Gareth · Jul 21, 2010

what's going to happen if you've already stumped the £25 for a bumper then? Is a refund offered?

Ex-User (19928) · Jul 21, 2010

Gareth said:
what's going to happen if you've already stumped the £25 for a bumper then? Is a refund offered?

Yeah they give you a refund, you'll probably have to send off the original EANs like all Apple rebates.

Is there any news on the White 4??

RoryW · Jul 21, 2010

Yeah the plasters you can. Don't think there's a uk seller yet but still I'm sure you could order them

Ben · Jul 21, 2010

Not read the thread, but I've been asked to download a new update for my iPhone, 4.0.1?

Mwindow · Jul 22, 2010

bensambrook said:
Not read the thread, but I've been asked to download a new update for my iPhone, 4.0.1?

I got my phone on Monday and did the update before I used it. Took about 2ish hours to download.

If I hold my hand over the 'area' the signal does drop off, then it says 'searching' and then eventually 'no service'. It's not an issue for me though as I'm right handed so will never hold the phone in my left hand to make a call.

fulhamfcboy · Jul 22, 2010

Gareth said:
what's going to happen if you've already stumped the £25 for a bumper then? Is a refund offered?

Yes you get a refund, but silly me went into the apple store with my bumper receipt expecting a refund, only to be told I had to return the bumper as well and then claim the free one online....Now maybe I was expecting too much but surely it makes sense to just refund me the £25 and let me keep the bumper? Its second hand so not as if it can be re offered to another customer? Apple customer service at its silliest if you ask me....

Millsy · Jul 22, 2010

An Engadget member of staff managed to just get the refund and keep his bumper, maybe you should try again as the info from Job's speech was that you could get a refund and keep the bumper.

mark_182_54 · Jul 22, 2010

so has anyone else got the sensor problem too ?or have i just got big ears

Fagan · Jul 22, 2010

I've had mine since launch and for the first time last night, I put my mate on loudspeaker by mistake. Other than that it's been problem free.

word_easy · Jul 22, 2010

mark_182_54 said:
so has anyone else got the sensor problem too ?or have i just got big ears

Its another thing Apple are working on and 4.1 has been seeded to developers which fixes the issue.
Expect a few days until release.

Gavin. · Jul 22, 2010

Mwindow said:
I got my phone on Monday and did the update before I used it. Took about 2ish hours to download.

If I hold my hand over the 'area' the signal does drop off, then it says 'searching' and then eventually 'no service'. It's not an issue for me though as I'm right handed so will never hold the phone in my left hand to make a call.

i dont understand the issue with left hands, the way i hold mine (with my left hand) i dont touch that area anyway

word_easy · Jul 22, 2010

The_Gman said:
i dont understand the issue with left hands, the way i hold mine (with my left hand) i dont touch that area anyway

Have a look on Google, a lot of people do have the issue mentioned.

VeinAST · Jul 22, 2010

word_easy said:
Have a look on Google, a lot of people do have the issue mentioned.

Went into the Bath store yesterday, lovely phone but my mate and I held two different iPhones in our left hands and the signal went, we weren't "crushing" or trying to force it away, it just went!

Had a play with an iPad and I want one of those now

mark_182_54 · Jul 22, 2010

word_easy said:
Its another thing Apple are working on and 4.1 has been seeded to developers which fixes the issue.
Expect a few days until release.

thanks mate, or thanks tom lol

Laura · Jul 22, 2010

so without going back tens of pages.. how do i get this free bumper?

Laura · Jul 22, 2010

Fagan said:
I've had mine since launch and for the first time last night, I put my mate on loudspeaker by mistake. Other than that it's been problem free.

i keep ringing random people whilst on another call, quite impressive as im not sure i could do it if i actually tried to

Millsy · Jul 22, 2010

Laura said:
so without going back tens of pages.. how do i get this free bumper?

We're still waiting on Apple to put the info up!!

valver lad · Jul 22, 2010

Laura said:
so without going back tens of pages.. how do i get this free bumper?

Possibly keep an eye on this page:

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MC597ZM/A?fnode=MTY1NDA0NA&mco=MTg1MTEyNzM

Needster · Jul 22, 2010

Anyone downloaded and installed 4.0.1?

Revels · Jul 22, 2010

Yup. Works fine. But restore before you do it, Needy. Or just wait for 4.1. That can't be tooooo far away.

Steve Jobs via Email said:
Yo Dan,

Apple recently announced that iPhone 4 customers who purchased an iPhone 4 Bumper
are eligible for a full refund.

As of today, we have updated your existing Bumper order and it will ship at no charge.

You can get up-to-date information about your order, including shipping status and
tracking number, at http://store.apple.com/uk/orderstatus

Answer to many Apple Online Store questions can be found at online Help: http://store.apple.com/uk/help

Thank you for choosing Apple.

Sincerely,
Steve