iPhone 4 Problems: Users' Biggest Complaints So Far

Apple's iPhone 4 may have gotten rave reviews from critics, but how has the phone fared in the wild, in the hands of Apple users?

Consumers are reporting iPhone 4 problems that range from a spotty screen to reception problems.

See what the biggest complaints have been (so far!) in the slideshow blelow.

Did you get the new iPhone? What do you like most about it--and what doesn't work? Tell us in the comments below or email us at [e-mail].

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In addition to the hardware issues we've been seeing reported, there is now a group of users claiming that their rear-facing camera is refusing to work at all. Apparently the shutter graphic just stays closed, and none of the buttons work. This occurs in the camera app or any app that calls in the picture-taking function, like Facebook.

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MobileCrunch writes:

In addition to the hardware issues we've been seeing reported, there is now a group of users claiming that their rear-facing camera is refusing to work at all. Apparently the shutter graphic just stays closed, and none of the buttons work. This occurs in the camera app or any app that calls in the picture-taking function, like Facebook.

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[Chee Sim]

01:59 AM on 08/19/2010

My iPhone's camera has the yellowing problem, and I have a loose power button. However Apple's genius support wouldn't exchange a new one for me. I wish I know a way to file a consumer complaint

[Jazzy333]

01:32 AM on 08/17/2010

Had the 3G for two years, great phone. Contract up for renewal, why not get a better phone, bought the 4G. Seriously, I drop every other call with the bumper. Took the phone into Apple. Who knows what they did. Possibly an upgrade. I had to take it home and restore (but not to back-up). Lost all my contacts, etc... I wasn't upset. If it makes the phone work great. Still dropping calls like crazy. Taking the phone back to Apple, and they are giving me a new one. Will keep you posted. I have my doubts.

[robhernan]

03:35 PM on 07/18/2010

I've had my iphone from day one, I love it. It's fast, sleek, meets all my needs. I started my computer career with IBM products but after Vista I swore off all IBM products and have not looked back since. You can keep anything Microsoft, its an inferior product . If you don't want an iphone don't buy one , if you bought one and don't want it , return it . numbers don't lie . Lets see how many 15 minute people actually return their phone

[Fernaggio]

02:34 AM on 07/17/2010

I got my iPhone 4 day 1. Less dropped calls than my older iPhone 3G. No reception issues. No spotty screen. No yellow band on the screen. No proximity sensor issues.

Haters gotta hate, it seems.

[BlackMagicWoman]

07:53 AM on 07/17/2010

Less dropped calls? Are ANY dropped calls acceptable?

[Rich Rodgers]

01:05 AM on 07/17/2010

The proximity issue is the biggest one. This seems to be the biggest proble as seen on Apple's forum. People cannot make calls without it calling other numbers, starting face time or muting.

[mmm611]

12:07 AM on 07/17/2010

I don't get it. If you know that if you touch the phone in a certain way it'll drop your call, then why hold it that way? What are they doing? Are they trying to make the calls drop?

[hereinlou]

10:18 PM on 07/16/2010

I find that this phone is more sensitive than the earlier iphones... if you brush a cheek against the screen you might hang up... or inadvertently dial someone easier than before

[UtahDude]

09:54 PM on 07/16/2010

I got the iphone 4. I am very happy with it. Is it the perfect phone? No, none is, but it comes pretty close. I wonder how many of the people writing very negative posts have actually tried the iphone.

[salimakrabawi]

08:16 PM on 07/16/2010

I have had my iphone 4 for three weeks now replacing my almost 2 year old 3 and I have had no problem with it what so ever. Every thing works perfectly.

[NYCSingleMom]

06:41 PM on 07/16/2010

I waited 2 years to get the iPhone G# and have been pretty happy but this response to what should be an amazing product is just plain bad pr and truly annoying

http://www.nycsinglemom.com

[Eric Flanagan]

03:59 PM on 07/16/2010

Sounds like Apple is getting a bit cocky and it is backfiring. Oh well, at least cell phone-wise you have options (i.e. Droid X, HTC HD2, EVO 4G, etc) whereas with Microsoft for example, they are the defacto standard.

[kitsinu]

04:37 PM on 07/16/2010

I prefer the Motorolla Droid to those myself. I need the slide out keyboard and pointer that it comes with. Those others may be faster, but I prefer the interface accuracy I get with keys.

[BlackMagicWoman]

07:54 AM on 07/17/2010

You should try Swype.... makes keyboards obsolete

[vision4321]

02:53 PM on 07/16/2010

I see a new reworked Iphone4 in the future cause why would they continue to put this out
it would be like buying a car and the dealer telling you it has a battery problem but we wont fix it
we will give you a new connector for you to fix it, i mean really dont we all want to buy a product
only to add to it , to get it to work cause i really like the cell phone bumpers that are available

[gymmy]

01:26 PM on 07/16/2010

Beta testing gone absolutely f*cked

[paulbenjouse]

01:16 PM on 07/16/2010

Android will give the iPhone a run for its money. Recall imminent

[MrAngryPants]

01:46 AM on 07/17/2010

Well Mr. "Huffpost Super User"... No recall "imminent". How's that big egg on yer face doin' ??

[Omnithrope]

11:34 AM on 07/17/2010

You tell 'em!

[The Cause Endures]

10:23 AM on 07/16/2010

this is what you consumeristmorons get.

[kitsinu]

04:46 PM on 07/16/2010

My Droid phone has Google Navigator which works as a GPS. It is very nice for me because I travel for work and can search with my phone's browser for local restaraunts and chose whichever one I want without worrying about not being able to find my way there.

Consuming isn't necessarily pointless, it is about improving your quality of life. My smart phone has had far more impact than I imagined when I first decided to get one. I originally only wanted a phone that could play music and had a lot of space. I got far more.

[jthaler]

07:10 PM on 07/16/2010

As opposed to the non consumers out there who somehow are able to post on the internet without buying a computer.