How to Increase iPhone Cell Service
Since the first-generation iPhone was released in June 2007, the tech media have covered its hardware and app updates daily, would-be fans have coveted it and users have professed their love for it. New models followed each year since, but when the iPhone 4 was released in June 2010, that reception problems came to light. The consensus in the tech world is that the iPhone 4's design leaves the internal antenna open to reception problems caused by contact with bare skin. However, many tech sites offer tips for minimizing the problem.
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Hold the iPhone in your right hand. Reception problems may be caused by gripping the device firmly in the left hand because the antenna is located in the bottom left corner. This means that contact with skin on the palm of your hand can exacerbate issues, according to PCMag.com contributing writer Sean Ludwig in a July 2010 article.
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Buy a case or bumper. Cell phone users often use external cases for protection, but choosing the right one may also improve your iPhone cell service. Apple had been offering complimentary cases to iPhone 4 owners shortly after releasing the device, claiming that a rubber bumper around the edge helped with reception problems. As of October 2010, these bumpers were available in several colors for $29 plus shipping from the Apple Store.
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Cover the antenna area with tape. On the lower left edge on the iPhone 4, there is a gap where the antenna is located. Consumer Reports recommends covering that area with a piece of duct tape or other thick, nonconductive material.
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Wash your hands before using an iPhone. An anonymous American biochemist presented a theory that salt or moisture from skin may interfere with a cellular signal, according to Wired.com.
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