The wifi on my iPhone 4 only gets signal if its in the same room as the router

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    Try these steps. Check to see if your router has a firmware update. Go to the manufacturers website and check. If so, install. If not, reset the router. Disconnect from power for 30 seconds, plug it back in. Wait for it to boot up and then check your wifi.
    Do a reset on the phone. Hold the sleep/wake and home buttons together until you see the Apple logo and then release. After the phone restarts, check wifi.
    If none of this helps, then make an appointment at the Apple store to have the hardware checked. If it is found to have a hardware defect, they will more than likely replace the device. Remember the final call is Apple's.

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    Try:
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    Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
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    - Reset all settings      
    Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
    All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
    - Restore from backup. See:                                 
    iOS: How to back up                                                                
    - Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.      
    If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem. You likely have a bad battery.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar                       
    Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one with a new battery for $79. They do not fix yours.
    Apple - iPod Repair price                       
    A third-party place like the following will replace yur battery for less. Google for more.
    iPhone Repair, Service & Parts: iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Pro Screens
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  • My iphone 3Gs only has wi fi access within 1 to 2 meters from router

    My iphone 3Gs only has wi fi access within 1 to 2 meters from router.  It had been working normally for the last two years. I changed wifi modem a couple of months ago but still worked fine until a couple of weeks ago.  I have the same problem with other wifi networks. The iPhone only picks them up if it's within 1 to 2 m of the box. 
    I've tried turning the phone and the modem on & off, restoring the phone and different wifi networks - no change, still has the same problem. 
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    These are the symptoms of a loose or detached Flex Cable # 6 at the top of the Logic Board.

  • When I download apps on wifi with my iphone, will I get charged download fees by the phone company?

    I only use wifi with my iphone becuase I have no data at all. I know with my old phone (old samsung gravity) when I bought stuff from the store it charged a download fee, but where I am using my wifi it shouldn't right?

    You're welcome

  • HT201472 i have bought a iphone 4s only to find out its lost and cant contact the owner what can i do

    i have bought a second hand  iphone 4s and when i tied to boot up on i tunes says lost by owner tried every thing i can but cant contact any one any ideas please

    In this case the owner of the phone should get notified automatically.

  • IPhone 3GS only gets call signal when 3G is on?

    Hi
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    your original post was about your 3GS. now your saying about an iphone 4?

  • TS4020 "cannot get mail" The connection to the server failed. My mail account from Icloud will work if I only disconnect my wifi in my iphone and use internet plan from carrier. Anybody else with this proble??

    My mail account from icloud will work if I only disconnect my wifi in my iphone and only use internet plan from my carrier. Anybody else with this problem??

    I've been having the same problem since iCloud appeared and complicated an otherwise trouble-free system. Doubling frustrating is that iCloud duplicates my .Mac account so I get two of everything in my Inbox. I turned off iCloud and now mail at least goes out but I can't delete the duplicate account.

  • Is there a problem with iPhone update server, I can't seem to update my IOS on my wife's 3GS iPhone, keep getting message that the server is not reachable, yet I am connected to internet and had no problem syncing the phone or downloading iTunes software

    What's up with the iPhone update server. I have repeatedly tried in recent days to update the IOS software on my wife's 3GS iPhone but keep getting message that the iPhone update server cannot be contacted. The phone syncs normally and I am sure I am connected to the internet properly. Also I have successfully updated ITunes software during this same time frame.  What gives??

    Try this support document http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694 and look at this section.
    Unable to contact the iOS software update server gs.apple.com
    Error 1004, 1013, 1638, 3194: These errors may be the result of the connection to gs.apple.com being redirected or blocked. Follow these steps to resolve these errors: 
    Install the latest version of iTunes.
    Check security software. Ensure that communication to gs.apple.com is allowed. Follow this article for assistance with security software. iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues.
    Check the hosts file. The restore will fail if there is an active entry to redirect gs.apple.com. Follow iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting to edit the hosts file or revert to a default hosts file. See section "Blocked by configuration: (Mac OS X/Windows) > Rebuild network information".
    Try to restore from another known-good computer and network.
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  • When i send a text, they only get symbols?

    when i send my wife and sons text they only get symbols. they have verizon. but i would like to know why they only get symbols. i cant get customer service?

    I'm a bit confused by your post.
    When you delete a contact, I assume it is no longer listed in the Contacts app, right?
    When a send a text, what exactly do you mean "they are still there"?  Can you then go back into contacts and find the contact listed again? 
    Are you syncing contacts via icloud to several devices that you own?

  • I can only get 3G - no GSM signal

    Hi,
    I recently replaced a broken screen on my friend's 4S. I have done this a few times before with no problem.
    This time, since turning back on, it initially said Searching.. and would not pick anything up. I read about changing the date and rebooting, so I did this and it went straight to No Service.
    Ever since, I can only get signal in 3G areas. No service anywhere else.
    I have checked and re-checked the 2 antennas inside, and both are connected properly.
    What else could it be??
    Thanks in advance,
    Jamie

    Kishan3108 wrote:
    So the problem should be looking in Signal receiver ...contact to Apple retailer if in waranty or go  to Third party for repair...
    Since JJculver attemped to repair the iPhone him/herself, Apple will no longer provide any support for it, in or out of warranty.
    Regards.

  • My iPhone 6 is only getting 3, sometimes 2 bars on my wifi....and its slow.....my 4s got 5 bars all the time on my home wifi.....any suggestions?

    My iPhone 6 is only getting 3, sometimes 2 bars on my wifi....and its slow.....my 4s got 5 bars all the time on my home wifi.....any suggestions?

    Did you actually read what was written.
    The poster stated his/her WiFi is slower not cellular data.
    To original poster go here: http://www.apple.com/support/iPhone
    There has been posts claiming that your router works on 2.4 MHz. Versus the 5 MHz. Available on A/C/B/G/N wireless routers.
    See if a solution has been found other than switching to 2.4
    Good Luck

  • I bought me and my wife a iPhone 4 32G and it turns out that she gets better signal then me mine keeps going in and out of service most of the time i only get one bar how can i fix this?

    I bought me and my wife a iPhone 4 32G and it turns out that she gets better signal then me mine keeps going in and out of service most of the time i only get get one bar how can i fix this?

    Restore as new in itunes and try again.

  • HT201210 I was in the middle of installing the new update using the wifi at a local restaurant when I lost the wifi signal and my iPhone shut down, and now I can't get into the phone. I only get the iTunes logo with the cable pic. What are my options now?

    I was in the middle of installing the new update using the wifi at a local restaurant when I lost the wifi signal and my iPhone shut down, and now I can't get into the phone. I only get the iTunes logo with the cable pic. What are my options now?

    Your only option is to connect your iPhone to your computer via USB (as the diagram indicates) and restore using iTunes.

  • My iphone 5 only connects to wifi when i'm in the room which has the router. once i leave i get no connections. please help me.

    i have a iphone 5. i can only connect to the wifi when im in the same room as the router. once i leave my wifi does not connect. please help me fix this.

    Hello nishaanth,
    After reviewing your post, I have located an article that can help in this situation. It contains a number of troubleshooting steps and helpful advice concerning network issues:
    iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
    Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
    Cheers,
    BobbyD

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