iPhone 3GS ios 6.1 wifi issues
Hello All,
I have factory unlocked iphone 3gs, ios 6.1, modem firmware 05.16.08. Before upgrading to ios 6.1 the iphone wifi was working like a charm. but after the update, the wifi signals are really very weak. When i go near a router like literally under the router, i can connect to the wifi. when i move away few steps the signals disappear. I am really worried as i have been to mnay websites, but there is no solution. Mostly say it is ios bug buttt i think that there is a possibility that the wifi antenna might be faulty or weak. I am really thinking to change the wifi antenna but i am very worried that after repairing, the phone might get some new issues. it is not opened so far never repaired. I love my phone. Apple's support is not available in my country. Please suggest.
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Hi
I meet the same issue with my iPhone 3GS.
WiFi is only available near the box...
Help !
by lug
Same problem for me with an IPhone 3GS. I was using my phone on wifi in 4 different locations every day and after the update I've lost about 50% of signal strength apparently, which is obviously not true, since everything else seems to work just fine.
by AlCipone
Got the same problem.
However I'm not sure yet wether it's software or hardware related. I already checked my connector #6 (a very common problem when having wifi-range issues; see Step 10 in this guide), but it looked good so far.
Now I'm thinking about getting a new wifi antenna. Does that make sense or should I wait for an update?
Cheers.
by [deleted]