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Old 09-03-2008, 16:37
Clangerette
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I've been using clip on covers on my Motorola K1 for a while now to change its appearance. However, recently I bought two new ones that have caused my phone signal to completely disappear and 'No Service' to be displayed. I have tried using tin foil or covering the inside with sellotape but nothing works to stop this happening. Anyone have any ideas?
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Old 09-03-2008, 20:18
prking
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If the cover has metal in it then it will shield the aerial resulting in reduced signal. Tin foil will make it worse!
This is why phones with a metal body always have a plastic or rubber part for the signal to reach the aerial.
Some of the cheap covers you get on ebay are essentially useless.
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