Does the phone case affect the signal strength? Does it reduce it at all?
464628
Yes, a bit. As other reviewers have noted, you'll probably lose about 1/2 a bar with the phone in this case. Usually not a big problem, but if you are in a marginal signal area it could be. Also, it will have an impact on battery life since the phone has to put out more power to keep connected to a network.
1848563
I've been using it for a few months now, and I have not noticed any affect on the functionality of the phone. I use it to play music over my Bluetooth so I was worried it would mess with the signal, but it hasn't. I use it with the iPhone 5 as a FYI.
2008042
I personally didn't have any drop in signal strength with my experience either. I do see some elements on the back of my native OEM back cover (which I suspect is an antenna) that the extended-life battery cover does not have.The OEM back cover looks similar to this one:http://hsto.org/storage2/2b5/522/72a/2b552272a45d7e02cc631a41273e1c6f.jpgIt could be that your vicinity to a tower is far enough to where this makes a difference.
1283799
Its just the phone screen has no effect upon the phone other than that so yes. My phone works great (AT&T;)
1023676
If the cell phone signal is weak it works slower and maps load slower. I have not had any big problems with performance due to weak cell phone signal.
1842463
It works pretty good there are two small openings on the front, the main problem I have had is it restricts signal a little bit because of the aluminum case
327880
Signal traveling through a brick wall will decrease the range of the AP significantly. Even through thick wooden walls, the range and signal strength will be reduced.
648439
No, it doesn't. The way it works is that it provides antenna for better reception and then re-broadcasts to your phone. So in short, it's a signal booster, not an alternate signal path.
409262
Hi. You will lose a bar or two on the wifi reception and one bar on the signal. If you have places where your signal drops alot, with the case on you will have no signal at all. Also, wireless charging doesn't work.
653025
Yes, there is a magnet in the back of the case. It is a rare earth magnet so it will not affect the phone.
330288
NO!, but it will enhanced the signal. I have both, one for the house and the other for the car.
2248591
It should, it's basically just a stronger antenna than what your phone has. If your phone gets a weak signal it strengthens it . If there is no signal at all on your phone then it will not help.
1388797
No, my phone works some times,it cuts you off & doesnt even ring at times.Goes straight to voice mail.Also gets a lot of busy signals.
1090423
Not to my knowledge. I have slow wifi but my significant other has not noticed any changes in reception while I use the microwave.
1893754
No, but it does cause the screen to go black during calls sometime, thereby rendering it unresponsive. None if the buttons and keys work. You have to take the case off when this happens in order to get the phone working again.
1776553
No the case does not get in the way. Pictures come out clear when using the flash. I'm on sprint, and I have not seen or notice any loss in signal
1360079
It doesn't interfere with reception but unless you want to buy the product over and over, I wouldnt get it. The pin comes loose and wont charge after a bit. And it is defferent in every case. I've had some that last months others that last literally days. I wouldn't recommend this product.