Problem with the new update with my 3GS

Well I have an iPhone 3GS that I've had for about 2 months. In my office I always got 5 bars with the original iOS 3 that came with the device and when I updated to 4.0 I still had 5 bars in my office but since updating to 4.0.1, all I get is 1-3 bars and if I travel anywhere I usually get 1-2 bars and never get the full 5. I updated when I first plugged my phone in which was around 2 PM and thats when it said the update was recommended by apple for all iPhone users so I said, "If Apple recommends the update, I guess I should.." Mistake.
My mom has an iPhone 3GS as well and she gets the full 5 bars (4.0 NOT 4.0.1) Same with one of my friends who has the 3GS.
So what I'm getting at is can I please downgrade to the regular 4.0 or 4.0.0? I really need to because I am getting to familiar with Call Failed.
If theres a link on the apple support that would be great but I would prefer to use something thats officially through apple...
Sorry if this is not the best grammar/wording - I am super tired at the moment I am writing this...
Thanks for any support that anyone offers...
Macina12

What 4.0.1 changes is the display of signal strength, which was much too optimistic in earlier versions of iOS. The actual signal strength has not changed, nor will it ever by a software update.
You cannot compare signal strength by how many bars are drawn. This is an interpretation of actual signal strength (which is expressed in deciBells) by the software. This software can change between revisions of software on the same device and most definitely is different between devices of different manufacturers.
Here is a nice graphic rendering of what's happening: http://images.anandtech.com/reviews/gadgets/apple/iPhone4/part2/iPhoneSignal_bot h.jpg

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