My iphone 3gs keeps shutting down when i text or call, can only do it when plugged in and charging.  Any ideas??

I can only text or call when its charging, and even when it says its fully charged it can shut down after an hour and tell me to charge it again.  HELP!

Thanks, i had it unlocked as i have anew iphone 5 and the 3gs is for my turkish sim card. so not sure if they will help as i have unlocked it.

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