(Web Desk) - Experts have revealed little tricks to improve your phone signal to avoid the pain of having zero bars.
Many people will wave their device aimlessly in the air but there are better ways to improve mobile reception.
Although phone signal has come a long way over the past decade, many users still struggle with dropped calls or slow internet speeds.
According to Which survey, three in 10 users have complained about constant poor signal over the past 12 months.
Experts from Which have shared useful tips to boost your phone reception.
If you have access to wifi, you might want to switch to wifi calling which will allow you to call and text the same as when you're using mobile signal.
If that's not an option, then there's the aeroplane mode trick, which forces your phone to reconnect to the network.
Your reception could be obstructed by thick walls or being in a basement.
In that case, try going outside or stand near a window to catch a better signal.
You could also connect your phone to Bluetooth headphones and leave it in the place with the best signal while you're free to move around.
If all else fails, make sure that you're holding your phone in the correct position.
Old phones used to have long antennas to catch the reception, which are now hidden inside the top third of the device.
Your hand might be blocking the antenna from catching the connection or your phone case could also be obstructing the signal.
Now, if signal strength is a consistent issue where you live, it could be worth moving to a network provider that offers better signal in your area.