iPhone query

[RHPConsult]

There's something about my operation of my (original) iPhone that always puzzles me. It may have to do with the fact that I operate it remotely through a bluetooth streamer + my hearing aids, about which I have posted here earlier. I haven't a clue.

Here's what happens

1. If I see I have received a call, which was not answered, yet
2. I wish to call another number, when
3. I open the phone icon
4. IMMEDIATELY, the phone begins to dial the previously missed call

whether I wish it to do so or not.

Is this a preference I haven't discovered/adjusted/set-properly?

[Mayo]

Dick, iPhones apparently like making calls on their own... I have read a number of threads on the Apple iPhone forum regarding variations on your experience. You might wander over there and see if you can find something that can help you.

[Xairbusdriver]

Does it make any difference if you change the phone 'mode' back to "Contacts" or "Favorites?" Are you leaving the phone process in the 'Dial' mode? I'm just wondering if leaving it in something other than the 'dialing' screen would help. I've not had this problem and I haven't read the <Apple iPhone forums>, of course.

As an aside, I have accidentally left a connect 'open' by not pressing the "End call" button and simply putting the iPhone in my pocket. I have also made calls accidentally by leaving it in the favorites or contacts mode and placing the iPhone in my pocket. I have got a new habit of always returning to the Home page or another app, before putting the device in my pocket!

[RHPConsult]

Thanks, guys.

I'll have to keep MY antenna tuned for these steps. I can't say that I've always returned it to a "neutral" screen after ending a call, though I do "end call" regularly . . . I think. But . . .

What I believe I've done (upon turning on iPhone) is to inspect the "Recents" list when the "ribbon" on the opening screen says I missed a previous incoming call. Whether I want to follow-up then on that call, simply opening the Contacts screen to search for another number, any number, initiates a call, usually to the last person I talked to OR to the "missed" caller. Even quickly canceling that error doesn't always work, so that starting over is immediately interrupted by another "automatic" call to the same person.

I have often reflected on what some of my address list (w/Caller ID) must think about repeated, uncompleted calls at all hours.

"Well, he is getting older . . . !"

[Xairbusdriver]

I don't have any 'missed calls' in my "Recents" list (not many people call me any more... ). But if I recall correctly, there is usually a small arrow at the extreme right-hand end of each listing (and maybe only for those who also reside in your contacts list?). At any rate, if you press the large area of the listing (90% of the area) the call will be initiated. If you are careful and just click the 'arrow,' you will get any information about the caller and without starting a call to them.

Do you have any kind of protective cover on your iPhone? Could it be conductive enough to be sensed by the "Recents" list to be selecting someone on that list? Your reported iPhone behavior is definitely not normal.

Perhaps you should just cancel your account and send the phone to my youngest son down in Cupertino!

[Mayo]

The iSkin revo case has a clear, hard plastic cover for the iPhone screen that can be easily detached and clipped to the back of the case. The cover would certainly solve problems caused by unauthorized pocket-induced data input while providing extra screen protection...

Here is an interesting review of five iPhone cases: "My Top Five iPhone Cases"

The guy's reviews are actually pretty good in a decidedly low-tech way...

[krissel]

Here's a case with an added touch, a closeup lens for the camera on the iPhone.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/29/technolo...xprod=permalink

http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/clarifi

[RHPConsult]

This "issue" was introduced in a 1-to-1 session at the Apple Store on Monday, producing the recommendation that I confer with a Genius. I have that appointment at 11:45 this a.m.

Ordinarily, I would wait for that, but in the interests of quality techno-journalism so characteristic of this distinguished Forum, I thought I would describe a couple of interesting "events" which transpired yesterday afternoon.

While I was visiting my orthopedist/physiatrist yesterday (having turned-off my iPhone upon arriving at my appointment, as many medical offices so request, these days) my magical iPhone proceeded (while stashed in my shirt pocket) to make two "voluntary" calls. One to RNKIII, who, while he is in my Contacts/AddressBook, I do not ever recall phoning him from my cell phone, only my desk phone in the office. Within 10 minutes (all this recorded in "Recents) the PoletergiestPhone then called my son-in-law, with whom I have cell conversations every few days, so he is in Recents, Favorites as well as my AddressBook.

When I came home from that appointment, a grinning RNKIII was on my iSight telling me how much he enjoyed knowing where I had been during the afternoon! My son-in-law phoned last evening with similar "sentiments".

Go figure.

Stay tuned.

[Xairbusdriver]

QUOTE

having turned-off my iPhone upon arriving at my appointment

In exactly what manner did you do this?

[RHPConsult]

Pressing the switch on the upper-right/top edge of the phone, accompanied by a "reassuring" c-l-i-c-k.

[swhitset]

I can't explain why you are making extraneous calls, but simply pressing that switch does not power off the iphone.  It simply powers off the touch screen.  If you are truly trying to power down the phone you need to hold that switch in for several seconds until you get the animated "slide to power off" screen.  You then need to actually slide the power off slider to the right and watch the iphone power down.

If you are simply pushing the button until you hear the click, the phone is still active and able to receive calls.  However, even if you were to hit the button while it was in your pocket, I don't see how you could accidentally slide the unlock slider over.  So..... we are back to where you started I have no idea why your phone is making calls.


Steve

[Xairbusdriver]

True. Your screen is inactive/shutdown. But the phone still works, all the apps are still available. Just press the Home button and everything is back, including the contacts and especially the Favorites list and its ability to make calls. I think the Contacts list requires two button presses to make a call. But the Favorites requires only that a person is selected and then the call is started. That's why leaving the last app running to be the Contacts, especially the Favorites can make calls without your knowing it. That's easy to fix by simply always returning to the home page.

And, of course, when you are requested to turn the phone OFF, you should hold the little top button down until you see the "slide to power off" slider at the top of the screen.

Do you have your iPhone set to "Auto Lock?" Mine is set to do that after 5 minutes. At that point, I nor it, can accidentally make any calls (except for 911, of course). You can still receive calls and all that is required is to press the "Accept" button. Of course, the real purpose of the Lock mode is to prevent anyone without the code to access your info.

[Mayo]

iPhone 3G Calling Random People By Itself

[Paddy]

One note: the person who goes on (and on) about Mac "viruses" in that thread at Apple is wrong about at least one of 'em - the so-called "Renopo" worm AKA "opener":

http://software.silicon.com/malware/0,3800...39125496,00.htm

Just goes to show that just because one of the anti-virus sites cries "FIRE!" doesn't mean it's always true.

My Sony-Ericsson sent 50 text messages all by itself over a 24-hour period back in November. Neither I nor Rogers (my wireless provider) was able to figure out how it did that! Sometimes it did it several times within a minute or two - all to the same friend. At that point in time, I'd never sent a single text message in my life. Needless to say, they reversed the charge for them, but it was still very odd. Sending a text message requires a number of different steps - it's not just pressing one button.

Gremlins...they've all got gremlins!

[Mayo]

I intended to warn folks about the middle section of the thread that has all the virus b.s. but it slipped my mind...