Apple meets the 'ghost' of iPhone 4 again on iPhone 17

First, users complained about scratches on the iPhone 17 's aluminum frame , although Apple denied it and blamed the MagSafe charging dock. However, a bigger problem arose: many users reported that the iPhone 17 models had difficulty connecting to cellular.

The problem isn’t limited to one carrier, but is widespread across all carriers, from AT&T to Verizon. Users are experiencing dropped calls, undelivered texts, and trouble getting a signal even in areas with a stable signal. Even Wi-Fi connections are affected, with many reporting that they lose connection immediately after unlocking their phones.

Software appears to be the cause of the problem with the iPhone 17

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The issue has become so severe that Apple support representatives have acknowledged it in conversations with affected users, although the company has yet to confirm that the issue is widespread. Some users have been advised to return their products, but the specific cause of the problem remains unclear.

Apple equipped the iPhone 17 with a new antenna system and its own wireless network chip , so it is possible that these changes are the cause of the problem.

The 'antennagate disaster' is resurrected with the iPhone 17?

Apple is no stranger to connectivity issues. In 2010, the iPhone 4 suffered a similar issue, dubbed "Antennagate," which caused users to lose signal while holding the phone. The cause of the problem on the iPhone 17 is still unknown, but software may be to blame. Although the iPhone 17 Pro has a unibody aluminum design, the problem also occurs on other versions like the iPhone Air and the basic iPhone 17.

If you are one of the iPhone 17 users experiencing connectivity issues, there are a few ways to fix it. First, try restarting the device. If that doesn't work, you can reset your iPhone, but be aware that you will lose any data that hasn't been backed up. The best solution may be to wait for the next software update from Apple, as updates are usually focused on bug fixes.

If the software doesn’t fix the problem, users should contact Apple support at the store. Hopefully, Apple will fix these issues soon, because the iPhone 17 has brought a breath of fresh air to the smartphone market after many years of relatively boring product launches.

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