Apple has just released iOS 4.01 as a free software update for all iPhone users. The free update promises to fix the antenna “death-grip” issue which is supposedly related to a math formula malfunction regarding the the display of the iPhone’s service signal bars. It’s still propagating in iTunes. You can get the update right now via these links:
The iOS software update shows slightly changed signal bars with the first three being taller in size. In many places, users have noticed that their service appears to be 1-3 bars lower than before the change.
thank you apple for making my iphone show its actual reception.
shitty
Good update, I’m still getting four out of five bar in my area. Don’t know if it solves the “Death-Grip” issue because I’ve never had that problem.
Jailbreak in 3…2…?
iPad is still not remembering hidden WEP networks. Trying a network reset.
Nope :/
Ouch, WEP network? Goodness, your employer has to get out of 2002. After all, WEP affords no security. WPA2/AES all the way.
Heck, quality 802.11n access points can be readily found for under $30. No more excuses – junk the 802.11b gear.
The update does not mention anywhere let alone promise to fix the antenna issue as stated in your article:”The free update promises to fix the antenna “death-grip” issue”. C’mon 9 to 5.. You should know this stuff.
Apple has maintained that these two “issues” are separate. They expressed that the “death-grip” is in fact not an issue but a normal event that occurs while holding any cell-phone the “wrong” way.
This update is to resolve the erroneous coverage indicator which had been reporting a stronger signal than it should have been.
Whoopie! Now I can fewer bars in more places! No difference on death grip though – goes from 4 to 1 instead of 5 to 0 – how quaint!
Just done the update on my 3GS. I’m on O2 in the UK.
First thing I noticed is how much quicker it switches to 2G when in a weak 3G area.
If I death grip (hate that phrase) the 3GS it flicks to 2G so much quicker than before.(in a weak 3g area)
Not that I’m bothered as I’ve never had a dropped call. Plus when the phone is next to my ear I have no idea how many bars it’s showing anyway !
What’s the difference with the iPad update?
I think my 3G is running a little bit faster with 4.01. Thats cool…
it’s one of those optical illusions n stuff
mine too..!