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Information and Services in Turkey Section => Telephones, Broadband and Mobiles => Topic started by: margob on May 20, 2012, 08:08:36 AM

Title: phone will not hold charge.
Post by: margob on May 20, 2012, 08:08:36 AM

Hi can anyone advise me.My Turkish mobile only holds its charge for short time.If I take out an unlocked British mobile will my Turkish sim card work?I dont want to loose my contacts.Taxi,water man,ect. ;)

Title: phone will not hold charge.
Post by: KKOB on May 20, 2012, 08:39:12 AM

Have you tried a different battery in your phone ? New ones aren't usually expensive.

If you take out an unlocked phone, you'll still have to register it.

Title: phone will not hold charge.
Post by: Liz 101 on May 20, 2012, 09:56:13 AM

Had the same problem with my UK phone. New battery £35, new phone £4.99 no brainer! Sim card & all nos transferred to my new phone by the shop.

Title: phone will not hold charge.
Post by: Marggie on May 20, 2012, 10:07:41 AM

Had same problem with my mobile.  Bought a new battery and charger but no improvement.

Just buy an inexpensive mobile from the UK.  Take it into Turkcell or Avea along with your Passport, previous contract and Residency Permit (if applicable) and your old mobile.  You will then be able to retain your old SIM and number.

I did this on my return from the UK recently.

Good luck and as usual you will need plenty time and patience!

Title: phone will not hold charge.
Post by: margob on May 20, 2012, 10:09:29 AM

Thank you Alan and Liz I will go to Turksell shop on Wednesday once I get unpacked.

Title: phone will not hold charge.
Post by: margob on May 20, 2012, 10:21:27 AM

Thank you Marggie I had my daughter with me when I bought it,so it was her driving liesence we used.I think I will have problems .I have 3wks I may need them.

Title: phone will not hold charge.
Post by: Marggie on May 21, 2012, 06:41:06 AM

I don't think it will matter who bought the phone as they weren't interested when I showed receipt, they just handed it back.  What they will require is the contract issued when you last bought or registered a phone if you want to retain the same number.  I didn't have the contract with me when visiting the shop but they were able to get a copy from Turkcell Administration - this was what took the time!