iPhone 4 Data Connections Whilst on a Call

deans6571 · 14-09-2011, 16:37

This is gonna sound like a real dumb

question but I was under the impression that the iPhone 4 can have an active data connection AND be on a call at the same time???

Today - whilst making a call, I noticed that the data icon at the top, completely vanished from my screen. As soon as I ended the call, the icon came back..?! I thought these 2 things were possible at the same time?!

I have a UK o2 non JB'd iPhone..........

Daveoc64 · 14-09-2011, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by deans6571

This is gonna sound like a real dumb

question but I was under the impression that the iPhone 4 can have an active data connection AND be on a call at the same time???

Today - whilst making a call, I noticed that the data icon at the top, completely vanished from my screen. As soon as I ended the call, the icon came back..?! I thought these 2 things were possible at the same time?!

I have a UK o2 non JB'd iPhone..........

Data can only be used during a call if you are on a 3G network.

O2 will often drop you onto the 2G network when you are in a call (even if the 3G signal is good), negating this function.

grumpyoldbat · 14-09-2011, 18:44

I've definitely used the internet with 3G whilst on a call, to look something up on Google maps, so that part works.

IslandNiles · 14-09-2011, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by grumpyoldbat

I've definitely used the internet with 3G whilst on a call, to look something up on Google maps, so that part works.

Yeah, that's the point. If you have a 3G signal and the 3G network is being used to make the call, you can use data. You can't do this if you're using the 2G network.

deans6571 · 19-09-2011, 14:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveoc64

Data can only be used during a call if you are on a 3G network.

O2 will often drop you onto the 2G network when you are in a call (even if the 3G signal is good), negating this function.

.....thanks for the update - funnily enough, this is exactly what happens pretty much every time

My phone happily sits at my desk, in the office, 2 bars with 3G. As soon as I get a call, voila - 3G disappears and so does the data icon!!!!

Can't say I have ever used data and a voice call at the same time but it would be nice knowing that I would be able to!!

Thanks O2

14-09-2011, 16:37	#1
deans6571 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: S.Croydon, Surrey Posts: 3,076	iPhone 4 Data Connections Whilst on a Call This is gonna sound like a real dumb question but I was under the impression that the iPhone 4 can have an active data connection AND be on a call at the same time??? Today - whilst making a call, I noticed that the data icon at the top, completely vanished from my screen. As soon as I ended the call, the icon came back..?! I thought these 2 things were possible at the same time?! I have a UK o2 non JB'd iPhone..........

14-09-2011, 16:43	#2
Daveoc64 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bristol (BBC1 West) Posts: 15,143	Quote: Originally Posted by deans6571 This is gonna sound like a real dumb question but I was under the impression that the iPhone 4 can have an active data connection AND be on a call at the same time??? Today - whilst making a call, I noticed that the data icon at the top, completely vanished from my screen. As soon as I ended the call, the icon came back..?! I thought these 2 things were possible at the same time?! I have a UK o2 non JB'd iPhone.......... Data can only be used during a call if you are on a 3G network. O2 will often drop you onto the 2G network when you are in a call (even if the 3G signal is good), negating this function.

14-09-2011, 18:44	#3
grumpyoldbat Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,636	I've definitely used the internet with 3G whilst on a call, to look something up on Google maps, so that part works.

14-09-2011, 18:48	#4
IslandNiles Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,091	Quote: Originally Posted by grumpyoldbat I've definitely used the internet with 3G whilst on a call, to look something up on Google maps, so that part works. Yeah, that's the point. If you have a 3G signal and the 3G network is being used to make the call, you can use data. You can't do this if you're using the 2G network.

19-09-2011, 14:00	#5
deans6571 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: S.Croydon, Surrey Posts: 3,076	Quote: Originally Posted by Daveoc64 Data can only be used during a call if you are on a 3G network. O2 will often drop you onto the 2G network when you are in a call (even if the 3G signal is good), negating this function. .....thanks for the update - funnily enough, this is exactly what happens pretty much every time My phone happily sits at my desk, in the office, 2 bars with 3G. As soon as I get a call, voila - 3G disappears and so does the data icon!!!! Can't say I have ever used data and a voice call at the same time but it would be nice knowing that I would be able to!! Thanks O2

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