IPhone 4 Voice call problem when wifi is active
Not always, but randomly my voice calls (send/receive) establishes properly. However, neither me or the other party can hear anything. The most common times it occurred, is when the wifi is active. Any suggestion anyone please?
Additional Info:
I had my iPhone replaced due to the home button malfunction, and after a couple weeks, this started happening. Since I don't have warranty coverage anymore I can't replace it again. Came with iOS 5.0.1. After this started happening quite frequently, I upgraded to 5.1.1. Still same thing. A non-funcitoning home button was better than a non-functioning phone! Feels like I've been cheated !!
I think I've pinpointed the problem!
Whenever I use data (EDGE / Wi-Fi), the handset becomes quite heated. If I initiate a voice call at that moment, the dialer starts with the 'speakerphone' icon being pressed.Given that, no party can hear no party.
However, after a minute or two (when not using data) the handset becomes cold again (quite fast) and then if I initiate a call, the 'speakerphone' icon is not being pressed anymore and everything is normal!
Really donno, what is actually creating this strange problem!! Overheating battery? Overheating wi-fi chip? Overheating any other chip? Firmware? or just my luck!!
P.S: To keep the phone operation smooth, I've disabled wifi & cellular data at the moment! And all is running well. So, it must be something with data usage!
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