Can you boost your iPhone signal with scotch tape?
Story posted on: February 15, 2008, filed in: apple
Apparently, you can. It seems as though a loose SIM card housing, causing insignificant contact between the device and the SIM card, could be a serious issue for some iPhone users. This problem can be solved with a number of different solutions, including MacGuyver-type strategies featuring paper clips and what ever else you might have laying around.
One method which is supposed to work the best is placing a piece of scotch tape on the SIM card to physically hold it tighter in its housing. This is said to greatly increase the signal strength, despite its apparent simplicity. We're not too sure if this works or not, seeing as the AT&T SIM card is digital, and not really "slightly connected" at any given time.What's your take?
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blog comments powered by Disqus (Legacy) Reader CommentsBy Nick , 11/06/08 8:01 AM (CommentID #721694)
Power cycle your iPhone daily:
Turn it off as you normally would.
Wait a minute
Turn it back on.
Do this a few times and the SIM should reregister with the nearest tower.
By OmahaGavin , 09/04/08 2:44 PM (CommentID #620783)
I live in Omaha Ne. I have had 3 Iphones now and they all suck!!! Just the Phone part. I love everything else about the phone, I just wish I could make a take a call with out being dropped. I kid you not 85% of my calls are dropped. This has happend with all 3 phones. Never before have I had this kind of problem with any other phone. Any help would be great.
By JoelV , 04/03/08 11:31 AM (CommentID #532029)
I've given up on gimmicks and tricks and bought a actual signal booster. I got mine from www.Wi-Ex.com and have had really great results. They have different makes to fit whatever you need (car, office, home, apt). I heard about it from iPhoneAtlas and its definitely worth every penny!
By samer , 26/02/08 8:44 AM (CommentID #512910)
Does not work...
my signal still low...
Any Other great ideas??