How to charge your iPhone 3G from a power outlet in Georgia

A guide showing you how to recharge your iPhone 3G from a Georgian power outlet with an Apple 30-pin cable with a Type C power charger and recharging the iPhone 3G using a 2 pinned Type F USB adapter.

Georgian power outlet

Varying different combinations of region codes and plugs can often be daunting when planning on visiting another country, especially if you've never been there before. This guide was specifically written to stop travellers worrying if they can power the iPhone 3G abroad.When staying in Georgia these useful instructions show powering your iPhone 3G using their Type F or C Georgian 220 volt 50Hz wall outlets. When you are travelling to Georgia from a different country check your iPhone 3G can accept a 240 volt supply. If the iPhone 3G originated in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts ensure the iPhone 3G is dual-voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional transformer to stop the device from overloading whilst powering it up. These instructions assume that you have installed Apple iOS 4 or greater on the iPhone 3G.

Charging the iPhone 3G in Georgia

Can you use the iPhone 3G in Georgia?

Yes, you can use the iPhone 3G in Georgia.

What is the best power charger for the iPhone 3G in Georgia?

If travelling to multiple countries the best travel charger for Georgia is a multiple USB adapter which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Georgians use two different types of plug sockets (F and C) and using a travel charger like this will ensure that you are covered for type C.

As these types of chargers come with interchangeable plugs and can handle 100 - 240 volts it makes them ideal for multiple countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa just by changing the supplied heads over. If your iPhone 3G is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much faster recharging times by using one of these types of USB travel chargers plus support for certain power demanding devices like tablets.

Having a four port charger means you can charge multiple devices simultaneously without needing to bring multiple travel adapters. Only needing to pack a single international USB travel charger will also keep the overall size down, making it perfect to store in hand baggage. Due to their flexibility these types of adapters can be used when you return home as well as abroad so when you’re not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple tablets, phones and speakers without needing an additional power outlet.

We suggest buying this type of flexible power charger online. The power charger illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for charging multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries around the world on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Georgia

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country wanting to charge devices via USB, but for visitors also wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power adapters offer surge protection which can be necessary for visitors of regions with unstable power grids. These travel adapters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Continental Europe, North America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling portable power converter for travellers originating from North America going to Georgia using 3 pinned type B US plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers from the US using type B plugs and gives practically the same set of features as the BESTEK with just 1 less AC outlet at almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 2 AC outlets but offers 5 USB charging ports. This versatile power strip is compatible with both American plugs and popular plug types A, D,E/F, G, H, I, L and N making it perfect for a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Georgia. [8] [AD]
What is the best power charger for the iPhone 3G in Georgia?

Powering the iPhone 3G with a Georgian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

Using an Apple 30 pin cable with a Type C power charger to power your iPhone 3G from a Georgian power outlet.

  1. In order to charge your iPhone 3G using a Georgian power outlet you will need a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5], this cable is typically included with your device.
  2. Start by inserting the Type C USB power plug adapter in the Georgian power outlet. You can recognise the power supply by 2 adjacent holes next to each other.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the bottom of the mains USB adapter and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone 3G. The iPhone 3G dock connector can be found at bottom of the iPhone 3G.
  4. Switch on the Georgian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right hand corner of the iPhone will display a charge icon to indicate that the phone is powering up, typically taking around 60-240 minutes to recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 3G with a Georgian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

Charging the iPhone 3G from a Georgian power outlet by using a two pinned Schuko Type F USB adapter

Using the 30 pin Apple connector and a 2 pinned Type F USB adapter to recharge the iPhone 3G from a Georgian power outlet.

  1. In order to charge the iPhone 3G from the Georgian power outlet you'll need to buy a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] (Apple should usually supply this USB cable with your iPhone 3G).
  2. Plug in the Type F USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. You can identify this wall supply by two 4.8mm round adjacent holes next to each other along with a pair of two thin metal grounding clips above and below.
  3. Connect one end of the charging cord into the power charger and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone 3G. The iPhone 3G dock connector can be found at bottom of the iPhone 3G.
  4. Turn on the Georgian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right corner of the iPhone will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone 3G is recharging which typically takes roughly 1 to 4 hours to fully recharge. [AD]
Charging the iPhone 3G from a Georgian power outlet by using a two pinned Schuko Type F USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Georgian entry on Wikipedia
  2. Apple - official iPhone 3G user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type C power outlet
  4. Type C USB power plug adapter - Conforming to Europlug specifications, the Type C USB power plug adapter incorporates two 4 mm rounded pins spaced 19 mm apart. It is engineered to adapt electrical outlets commonly found in Europe, converting them to USB-compatible charging ports..
  5. USB to Apple 30 pin cable - This connects compatible iPhones, iPods and iPads to a USB port for charging, syncing and playing music.
  6. iec.ch - Type F power outlet
  7. Type F USB power plug adapter - Compliant with Europlugs and CEE 7/17 specifications, the Type F or Schuko adapter is engineered to adapt German electrical power outlets into USB-compatible ports..
  8. 4 Port USB Wall Charger - A 4-port USB wall charger is an electrical device that provides simultaneous charging for up to four USB-compatible devices. It often includes interchangeable international plug adapters for global use..