Maybe the reception problem only affects certain phones?

I have the same reception problem as a lot of users do, but I wanted to actually see someone with another Iphone 4 as my friends haven't gotten theirs yet...turns out my cuzns co-worker has one and sure enough his phone doesn't have the same reception problem...tested it myself..I honestly don't know what or who to believe anymore...

It seems like its either a physical defect on a portion of the iPhone 4's or a software problem. We won't know until we hear more from Apple, or unless someone else does testing over a much larger amount of iPhone 4's.

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Working with my 2 FireWire HD i had a crash. the only way to start was a safe start. then id maged to start from a DVD and install a MAC OS 10.3 wich ran 4 some time then the same problem only safeMode. kernel panic inserted the tech tool DVD

working with my 2 FireWire HD i had a crash. the only way to start was a safe start. then id maged to start from a DVD and install a MAC OS 10.3 wich ran 4 some time then the same problem only safeMode. kernel panic by inserting the tech tool DVD, wich produces the following highligted text:
panic(cpu 0 caller =xffff0003): 0x300 - Data access
latest stack backtrace for CPU 0:
Backtrace:
0x0009CC88 0x00D63C 0x00029DAO 0x000BOA10 0x000B4270
proceeding back via exception chain:
Exception state (sv=0x26acd700)
PC=0x2717E900; MSR=0x00009030; DAR=0x00000000; DSISR=0x40000000; LR=0x2717EBE4; R1=0x26AD3AE0; XCP=0x0000000C (0x300 - Data access)
Backtrace:
0x27178B0 0x00344ACB 0x00345970 0x2717EC08 0x2718458 0x00340590
0x003496EC 0x0034B59C 0x0034A6BC 0x000B1DD4
Kernel Loadable modules in backtrace (with dependencies):
com.apple.driver.AppleFWDHC1(3.9.5)00x2717c000->0x271aafff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.10PCIFamily(2.6)00x1e840000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.I0FireWireFamily(3.4.7)00x270dd000
Exception state (sv=0x26abd280)
PC=0x00000000; MSR=0x0000D030; DAR=0x00000000; DSISR=0x00000000; LR=0x00000000;R1=0x00000000; XCP=0x00000000 (unknown)
BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task
so what
greetings from berlin

Greetings,
It appears to be a FW problem, possibly flaky case, or drive problem.
One way to test is to Safe Boot from the HD, (holding Shift key down at bootup), run Disk Utility in Applications>Utilities, then highlight your drive, click on Repair Permissions, Test for problem in Safe Mode...
PS. Safe boot may stay on the gray radian for a long time, let it go, it's trying to repair the Hard Drive
Reboot, test again.
If it only does it in Regular Boot, then it could be some hardware problem like Video card, (Quartz is turned off in Safe Mode), or Airport, or some USB or Firewire device, or 3rd party add-on, Check System Preferences>Accounts (Users & Groups in later OSX versions)>Login Items window to see if it or something relevant is listed.
Check the System Preferences>Other Row, for 3rd party Pref Panes.
Also look in these if they exist, some are invisible...
/private/var/run/StartupItems
/Library/StartupItems
/System/Library/StartupItems
/System/Library/LaunchDaemons
/Library/LaunchDaemons

I have the exact problem, only have 6 computers with indesign CC version 10.1.0.70, but 2 computers, is version 9, i try actualization no CC, but no success. i can´t use open file, em others computers, because problem version, i liked if all indesign had

i have the exact problem, only have 6 computers with indesign CC version 10.1.0.70, but 2 computers, is version 9, i try actualization no CC, but no success. i can´t use open file, em others computers, because problem version, i liked if all indesign had the same version.

http://www.microsoft.com/mac/support
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac/forum/macword?auth=1
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac/forum/macoffice2011-macword/microsoft-wor d-for-mac-2011-will-not-open-error/ecc42616-6f49-40bb-b8f5-e21c711ea359

Why the **** can I only sync my phone with one itunes program. Perhaps I have two computers with music on them that i'd like to add to my iphone,ipad,itouch,ipod. Fix this please thanks.

Why the **** can I only sync my phone with one itunes program. Perhaps I have two computers with different music on both of them that i'd like to add to my iphone,ipad,itouch,ipod. Fix this please thanks.

Becasue that is the way the ****** iphone is designed.
You can only sync with one ******computer.
There is nothing to ****** fix.
It is the ****** design of the iphone. It is ****** by design.

I Think I Can Confirm That The Reception Problem Is Software Related.

Hello Everyone,
This is my first post on here and I just wanted to show everyone something very interesting that I discovered about IOS 4.0
I recently updated my Iphone 3GS to IOS 4.0 BUT I never updated my wife's Iphone 3GS, her phone is still running 3.1.3
I did a little experiment and I think that the Iphone 4's reception problem is Software related. My 3GS does the same exact thing the Iphone 4 is doing, yet my wife's 3GS running 3.1.3 is not. Please watch the video I made to better understand.
Best wishes to everyone...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Muw0s-0gSNs

No sir, it was a thread I started concerning some basic testing, etc. The discussion was going along well I thought with nothing blatantly wrong. For those that were following it, I found this in the PTCRB cert. database. Looks like the baseband FW was certified back on June 7th and would seem to fit that this will possibly affect the older units as well. Also see second link which mentions 64GB model that may be in pipeline. Good luck to this thread as it will probably be deleted shortly too.
http://www.ptcrb.com/ctiastaff/complete/viewcompleterequest.cfm?modelid=15178
http://www.ptcrb.com/ctiastaff/complete/viewcompleterequest.cfm?modelid=16575

Signal reception problem only with iPhone3GS

I use Airtel and it's signal strength is relatively low inside my house. While the same SIM card with other phones (e.g., Samsung Galaxy or Noika) is able to 3 to 4 bars, by iPhone3GS shows "No service". I am very annoyed with this and started using Nokia phone when I am home.
Anyone has a solution for this problem?

I am also using a Q10, carrier etisalat-UAE
Frequent call drops. Very sad to see Blackberry going like this....Loosing customer confidence at an alarming rate.....Used a BB 8310 > 8910 >9790 and now a Q10....

TS3992 I have a pre paid Wi Fi with telstra for 12 months and yet I get the message of this I pad has not been backed up I have no idea how to back it up can you help. I have the same problem with my I phone withTelstra please tell me how to back them up

Hi I have an I pad 64 gig and internal wifi bought about 2 months ago. it keeps coming up with a message "this i pad has not been backed up" I have no idea how to do it can you help.
I also have an I phone 4s with the same message both are with telstra the I pad has a 12 month pre paid wifi contract and the phone is on a monthly contract.

Sounds like you actually paying for cellular service and you really need to be on wifi to backup your ipad/iphone.
Normally you have to be connected to wifi and you can do manual backup by going to Settings- icloud- storage and backup and pressing backup now button. Start with your ipad, usually size of the backup smaller and return here if you encounter a problem.

I have tried loads of headphones and on them all i have the same problem only one ear i can get sound out of can this be fixed?

Has anyone else had this problem?
My ipod has been working perfectly for years and all of a sudden i have gone through three sets of headphones at least in the last month, i have discovered that it is a problem with where the headphones go......no idea what the name of it is so can anybody please help me dont really want to get a new ipod as this is perfect bar this one thing....thanks

Try to play it on a iPod Docking station, if it is okay, then you need to clean the iPod earphone jack hole, with paper clip, entwined with wool soaked in a small amount of alcohol.
Or just blow a jet of compressed air into the hole, if you got those camera kit with a rubber air pump.
If it is still one sided, on the iPod dock, then, does the same song, play normally on the iTunes?
Have a nice day!

Loyalty Discount only good on certain Phones?

My phone and my daughters phone are both due for upgrades mine being the main line is also due a $50 loyalty discount. I log on to the upgade page for my phone and I see the Droid Razor for
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2-Year Contract
$299.99
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-$50.00
PRICE
$249.99
I then log on to the upgrade page for her phone which has no $50 discount and price the Droid Razor and get this
Full Retail Price
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$249.99
The same is also true for the Rezound and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus .So if I were to use my upgrade and the so called $50 discount for a Droid Razor I would really not be getting a $50 loyalty discount. So much for loyalty. No where does it say the $50 discount only for certain phones.

The Droid Razr is $299.99 with a new two year agreement. Are you referring to the $50.00 New Every Two discount when you say loyalty credit? If your line is eligible for a $50.00 credit then the price for your line would be $249.99.
Without looking at your account I am unable to determine why your other lines show the same price for the Droid Razr. Only the primary line is eligible for the New Every Two discount. Do you have an employee discount that may be discounting the equipment on all the lines?
If you would like me to take a closer look at your account, please send me a private message with your name and mobile number and I will be more than happy to further assist you.

Even with the reception issue: iPhone 4 is still the BEST smart phone

Don't you Agree? I mean, c'mon, no phone this thin right now in the market can actually compare, yes?
Doesn't it feel as though our phones are a step ahead in technology ALL THE TIME? (except for the reception part).
It's still a badd handheld.
Peace
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The Droid Phones look massive. The Blackberry phones just plain suck. Once they fix the reception problem with iPhone, I believe iPhone 4 owners will have a different, far advanced world, than the rest who don't have an iPhone 4.
I am very vocal about my disdain on the problems; but I am moreso against AT&T's network than anything else.
I did the network reset, the 3G connection on and off thing, and finally the sim refresh and it appears to be capturing 1400kps download consistently now. Try that.
But yes, wow, what a phone this is. I believe deep within us, amidst these glitches, we walk around proud to have this new iPhone. I truly believe that.
PS: Imagine how cool it is that we are the only phones that actually EASILY move EVERYTHING from one old iPhone to a new version through our personal laptops. We have a standard platform that is cool (iTunes). We have cousin products. We are in a different world, I believe

Any other ideas on the reception issue?

I am wanting to ask if anyone else has any other ideas on fixing the reception issue?
I just got off the phone with an Apple "Supervisor". He agreed with me that the software update will only correctly display AT&T's signal that I am getting. He agreed that it will NOT remedy the dropped calls that alot of us are now getting with the use of the new iPhone 4. He also agreed that I either need to hold the phone differently or pay extra money either to Apple or to another manufacturer for a case that I have never used on previous iPhones.
So, I am not going to return my beautiful new iPhone 4, but I do want to find out if anyone else has found anything else to remedy this problem without doing anything listed above. I am not trying to beat a dead horse, but I am tired of dealing with the big corporation that Apple has become. The same corporation that now, only cares about the number of iPhones and "Bumpers" sold as opposed to the customers satisfaction that purchased their iPhones.
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I don't have any problems either, with or without the bumpers on... it would be nice if ATT had mentioned where in particular their network was having the issues... also I've seen a lot of reports from the UK re the reception problems and one carrier's sim card (which is slightly too big and is shorting the antenna) seems to be the culprit in some cases...
AT&T's statement is below
"AT&T has come through with a statement on reports the company has been capping upload speeds for iPhone users.
In a statement we first spotted through D: All Things Digital, AT&T is describing the problem as one pertaining to a software issue.
AT&T informs that a software defect some Alcatel-Lucent equipment has been crippling 3G HSUPA performance, and says that vendor is working on a repair, though a schedule isn’t forthcoming just right now.
AT&T and Alcatel-Lucent jointly identified a software defect — triggered under certain conditions – that impacted uplink performance for Laptop Connect and smartphone customers using 3G HSUPA-capable
wireless devices in markets with Alcatel-Lucent equipment. This impacts less than two percent of our wireless customer base. While Alcatel-Lucent develops the appropriate software fix, we are providing normal 3G uplink speeds and consistent performance for affected customers with HSUPA-capable devices."

My Take on the Reception and Slow Download Speed Issue

I seriously believe that the reception problems are a result of something that AT&T has done... Here's why. I started having issues with reception variation and very slow download performance BEFORE the release of iPhone 4 or iOS4. I went to AT&T and got a new SIM. No improvement. I complained at the Apple Store about the variable reception, and the fact that when downloading, the phone got extremely hot to the touch. Because I have been a good Apple customer, the Genius replaced the phone. No improvement. I only upgraded to iOS4 after getting the refurbed "new" phone-- the new OS hasn't really done anything for me other than shorten my battery life..... I am getting pretty tired of sitting in one physical spot, and watching my signal strength go from 5-bars 3G to 1-bar EDGE to "no service" in the span of a few minutes.... Somebody had better do something about this issue, or it's back to Sprint with the new HTC Evo 4G..... Never had reception issues with them!!

It could be a bit of a design flaw but it could also be affected by iOS4.. any phone with an ariel when hold against skin makes the signal drop period! The only reason its more news worthy is because its actully part of the case.
It certainly does need fixing but a software update could help improve it for both iphone 4 and 3G/3GS. Ive heard the older models have been suffering this too.
The reception issue didnt really bother me that much I hold it naturally in my right hand and I dont get a signal issue mainly because I noticed my finger doesnt make contact with the space between the two antennas but then if I apply a finger over the space seprating the antennas the signal does indeed drop its like the two seperated antennas cancel eachother out.
But I know having to buy a case is a bit stupid when it should work without it but for a phone that cost 500-600 why the **** wouldnt you want to protect it?
Personally I love the phone the camera is awesome especially the quality of the front facing camera it looks amazing as good as the 3 mega pixel camera on the 3GS.
The best thing though is definatly the retina display, it looks beautiful. The main thing I liked about the screen tho wasnt the shapeness and quality but the fact that I found it hard to tell the difference between the black colour of the case and the blackness of the screen especially when watching a video with the black bars on the sides of the video,the contrast ratio alone is pretty epic.

Install failure due to "faulty DVD" problem: only with Family Pack?

After going through a few threads on the subject of installation failure due to tbe pseudo-faulty DVD, I have the impression that many users mention that they were using a Family Pack install DVD or in one case a "drop in". The former is my case. Please post if you have had this problem with Leopard install, and whether you were using a single licence, family pack or drop in. It's just a hunch, but perhaps this problem only affects a specific set of disks.

I believe that they are holding back on sending a new DVD until they know why there were defective ones. I read somewhere that they require a new SKU so that they will actually be a separate batch.
Can you borrow a DVD from anyone to install Leopard? You certainly would be allowed to legally do that. I am surmising that Apple is overloaded with requests for a replacement DVD and really want to make sure it works. You know that old thing about "fool me once..."
Stuff happens - but with Leopard, a lot of stuff sure happened at once. They sold 2 million DVDs. If only 5% have problems, that's a lot of problems to deal with, one at a time.
In time it will sort itself out, but in the meantime the rooms are full of smoke

Reception problem in my iphone 4g

Am still having the reception problem in my iphone 4g, I got it 2 months ago and i thought Apple had solved this issue can any body advise?

Turn it off and put it in a bag of rice for 5-7 days. Try it then.

Firefox do not open certain pages, it send me a form asking for my credit card, only on certain pages, like facebook, piratebay etc

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Maybe the reception problem only affects certain phones?

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