After the launch of the Apple iPhone 4 there are many reports about the “death grip” which gives a loss of reception in the antenna of the Apple iPhone 4.  Some how a good grip on your phone with your hand gives a conduction with the metal rim of the iPhone 4 with a loss of signal strength. Most solutions are as easy as by getting a case around your phone.  But I really do like the design of the iPhone 4 and don’t want to loose it by covering it up with a case.

In the steps below I show you how I used left over Apple iPad Invisible Shield by Zagg. Of course you can use any clear tape as well.

Step 1.

Create a strip from the left over edge of the Invisible Shield for the iPad. Measurements are 0.5 cm by a minimum of 20 cm.

Step 2.

Cut this long strips in to five pieces of:

1. 0.5 cm x 6 cm  for right under the volume buttons of the Apple iPhone 4
2. 0.5 cm x 1.5 cm for the side of the volume bottons  after the black strip break of the Apple iPhone 4
3. 0.5 cm x 5 cm for the upper part  of side of the sim card tray on the Apple iPhone 4
4. 0.5 cm x 2.8 cm for the lower part  of side of the sim card tray on the Apple iPhone 4
5. 0.5 cm x 1.5 cm for the side of the sim card tray after the black strip break of the Apple iPhone 4

Step 3.

Apply these strip on the correct parts on the side of the Apple iPhone 4. The volume buttons, sim tray and black strips on the sides should stay free of the shield.

For now this fix will give you a better reception. Hopefully Apple will come soon with a iOS 4.0.x update for this as well.