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You are here: Home / News / iOS 4.0.1 Update for iPhone (Changes Signal Bars); iOS 3.2.1 for iPad (Fixes Wi-Fi) Released

iOS 4.0.1 Update for iPhone (Changes Signal Bars); iOS 3.2.1 for iPad (Fixes Wi-Fi) Released

By SK 20 comments Last updated November 17, 2011

UPDATE:

iOS 4.0.1 Resolves iPhone 4 Proximity Sensor Issue for Many Users

Error 9 and Other Problems Updating iPhones to iOS 4.0.1

iOS 4.0.1 Fixes Microsoft Exchange Issues

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Apple has released iOS 4.0.1 for the iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4, and iOS 3.2.1 for the iPad.

Release notes for iOS 4.0.1 state that the update “contains bug fixes and improvements,” which include the promised:

“improves the formula to determine how many bars of signal strength to display.”

iOS 3.2.1 for iPad, meanwhile, lists these enhancements:

  • Improved Wi-Fi connectivity (addressing an issue AppleToolbox covered extensively)
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent copy and paste of single-page PDF attachments in Mail
  • Addressed an issue that could cause video playback to freeze
  • Improved reliability of video-out when using iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter
  • Added Bing as an option for Safari’s search field

The new releases can be installed by connecting your iPhone or iPad to your computer, selecting the device from the left-hand pane in iTunes, then clicking “check for update.”

Back up your device in iTunes before applying the update. Some users have reported loss of contacts or other data during the update process.

No word yet on other specific bug fixes in this release. Stay tuned…

Notice any differences after the update? Let us know at [email protected].

sudz - apple
SK

Obsessed with tech since the early arrival of A/UX on Apple, Sudz (SK) is responsible for the original editorial direction of AppleToolBox. He is based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Sudz specializes in covering all things macOS, having reviewed dozens of OS X and macOS developments over the years.

In a former life, Sudz worked helping Fortune 100 companies with their technology and business transformation aspirations.

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  1. Sumit says

    October 9, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I have iPhone 3g can I update it to 3.2 will it work good .

    Reply
  2. Stephen says

    May 3, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Had the same prob after update phone was dead. I went to at&t, they changed my sim card now all is GREAT. Give a try its free.

    Reply
  3. waleed says

    January 17, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    hello
    i have 3gs iphone which i recently update my software to 4.1 but no i dont get any signal it was working perfectly before now what shall i do

    Reply
  4. Robin says

    December 11, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    My iphone is useless since the new update. it was great before now no signal. Missing calls etc, Come on apple 🙁 How can i undo the update? and get back on mobile. grr!

    Reply
  5. John says

    November 21, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    Updated my software, terrible signal since. Now I average 1 bar in my house, and maybe 2-3 outside. Unbelieveable.

    Reply
  6. Tammy says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Same problem after the update. All I get is “no signal” or “searching” which drains my battery. If I do get a signal it is 1 bar, while the iphone my friend is using next to me is 5 bars and no problems. This is ridiculous. Called AT&T, they said it was a software problem that I have to take up with apple?!?!?

    Reply
  7. Neil says

    September 5, 2010 at 2:53 AM

    I’ve just updated from 3.2 to 4.0.2. I’m now receiving very little signal and very often its saying no service. Any ideas on how to restore 3.2 without sshh files.

    Thanks

    Reply
  8. CptNeil says

    September 3, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    Before the update was getting full bars all the time, I noticed my signals are now always at 1. But when I make a phone call, bars raise to 5! When the call is over, bars goes back to 1. I sometimes don’t get the wifi signal when there’s wifi.

    Please fix! Thanks!

    Reply
  9. Fredrik (Norway Telenor) says

    August 31, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    I couldn’t make the iPhone 3G work so I bought a iPhone 4 a couple of days ago and sent the old 3G to service. Luckily we have 2 years of warranty in Norway 🙂

    Reply
  10. Sam says

    August 12, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    first month of having the iphone 4 software on it was fine, no problems, but recently i cant send txts, constantly have no signal, took a hour today to get signal in my room, was trying to make a phone call, with two bars of signal, and it still wasnt working.

    Reply
  11. Jason says

    August 11, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    I don’t think it is the updates causing the dropped called and no signal bars I think it’s the network cause I haunt up graded and same thing is yapping to me

    Reply
  12. kelly says

    August 10, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Same problem! Never had so many dropped calls until I did the “updgrade”. Is there a fix?

    Reply
  13. Fredrik (Norway/TELENOR) says

    August 9, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    After updating my iPhone 3G to iOS 4.0.1 it tends too lose the signal all the time and I am left with “No Service”. It is really annoying because I cant make phonecalls or send/recive messages. I cant figure how to sucsessfully downgrade to iOS4.0 🙁 Any ID?

    Reply
  14. Ricardo says

    August 7, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    i have a 3gs running on 4.0.1 and i think its great no problems with signal bars at all!!!
    really happy with the upgrade.

    Reply
  15. Javier says

    August 7, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    after the update 4.0.1 my iphone 3gs have poor signal in places where the signal was very good. I´ve also difficulties to make and receive calls all the time. The upgrade is BAD. It does not work at all. Guys do someting to correct this NOW. Is really stupid to release an update to worsen things !!!

    Reply
  16. Linda Newcomb says

    August 5, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    The 4.0.1 for the iPhone 3G is terrible. I wish I had never done it and tell everyone not to do it. I have lost most of carrier signal, which is AT&T. My Microsoft Outlook will not update most of the time without turning the phone on and off numerous times, and now that is not even working. iPhone is terrible slow, just horrible. You guys need to do something.

    Reply
  17. lee smith says

    August 4, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    ever since this new update i have had no service most of the time and signal i did get is about 1 bar please help dudes

    Reply
  18. Sy says

    August 3, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    Used to have full signal and 3G signal at home, since 4.0.1 I struggle to get a 3G signal at home

    Reply
  19. Ibrahim says

    August 2, 2010 at 5:12 AM

    Before iOS 4.0.1 on my 3G, the carrier signal strength was full, now it is missing at least one bar all the times.

    Reply
  20. Bill Baker says

    July 31, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    experiencing lots of dropped calls and poor signal quality after the update to 4.0.1. have ruled out any hardware problems.

    Reply

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