How to charge the iPhone 4S when staying in Lithuania

A page on how to recharge your iPhone 4S from a Lithuanian power outlet with an Apple USB 30-pin cable with a 2 pinned Type C USB adapter and charging the iPhone 4S using a 2 pinned Type F USB adapter.

Lithuanian power outlet

Various region codes and plugs can often be confusing when planning to visit a different country especially if you've never visited before. This isn't as complex as it first appears, with only a handful of different types of sockets being used throughout the world this article tells you exactly what to purchase in advance to charge your iPhone 4S in Lithuania. This guide shows what you'll need to supply power to your iPhone 4S when you're visiting Lithuania by using the standard Type F or C Lithuanian 230 volt 50Hz wall outlets. When you are visiting Lithuania from a different country check your iPhone 4S can be used with a 240v supply. If it was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) check your device is dual-voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional converter to stop the device from overheating when powering up. If you intend to visit a Lithuanian place like Vilnius please read the Lithuanian Wikipedia page [1] for more information on visiting the area. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 4S.

Charging the iPhone 4S in Lithuania

Can the iPhone 4S be used in Lithuania?

You can connect the iPhone 4S to a Lithuanian power outlet.

What is the best power charger for the iPhone 4S in Lithuania?

If travelling to more than one country the best travel charger for Lithuania is a multiple USB charger which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Lithuanians use two different types of plug sockets (F and C) and using a travel charger like this ensures that you are covered for type C. Because these chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and can handle from 100 volts to 240 volts will mean that you can travel to over 100 countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa just by changing the supplied heads over. If your model of iPhone 4S can support Fast Charge (please note that not all USB devices do) then you'll benefit from much faster recharging times by using one of these types of USB travel adapters, along with additional compatibility with more power hungry devices like tablets.

Having a four port charger means you can power multiple devices at once without needing to pack seperate power chargers. Because you are only bringing a single travel charger will help keep the weight down, making it perfect to store in hand baggage as well as being convenient for charging your iPhone 4S at an airport or on the plane. Because of their space saving versatility these types of power chargers can be used at home as well as abroad so when you’re not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple smartphones and tablets without using up an additional power outlet.

If you travel frequently we recommend searching for a flexible travel adapter like this at an electronics retailer. The power charger illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous countries.

Alternative travel adapter for Lithuania

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to charge devices via USB, but for visitors also wanting to use their domestic plugs these power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power strips offer surge protection which is crucial for travellers to regions with unstable power grids. These travel converters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Continental Europe, North America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular compact option for travellers originating from North America going to Lithuania using 3 pinned type B US plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Similarly having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico travel adapter is also aimed at travellers originating from North America using type B plugs. This offers almost the same set of features as the BESTEK with just 1 less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers a more generous 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 ideal for a wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Lithuania. [8] [AD]
What is the best power charger for the iPhone 4S in Lithuania?

How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your iPhone 4S from a Lithuanian power outlet

A page on how to recharge your iPhone 4S from a Lithuanian power outlet with an Apple USB 30-pin cable with a 2 pinned Type C USB adapter.

  1. If you want to power your iPhone 4S using a Lithuanian power outlet you will need a Type C USB power adapter [4] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] (Apple normally include the USB cable with your iPhone 4S).
  2. Start the process by taking the Type C USB power adapter and plugging it into the Lithuanian power outlet. You can identify this wall supply by 2 adjacent holes.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB cord into the USB power charger and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone 4S. The iPhone 4S dock connector can be found at bottom of the iPhone 4S.
  4. Switch on the Lithuanian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right hand corner of the cell screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the mobile is charging which takes roughly 1 to 4 hours to fully recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your iPhone 4S from a Lithuanian power outlet

Powering the iPhone 4S with a Lithuanian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter

A page on how to power your iPhone 4S from a Lithuanian power outlet with the 30 pin Apple cable with a 2 pinned Type F USB adapter.

  1. In order to charge the iPhone 4S from the Lithuanian power outlet you'll need to use a Type F USB power adapter [7] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] - Apple normally include the USB cable with your iPhone 4S.
  2. Begin by inserting the Type F USB power adapter in the Lithuanian power outlet. The recessed circular plug outlet, sometimes known as the Schuko plug, can be recognised by the two 4.8mm round adjacent holes and grounding clips on the top and bottom.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB cord into the USB power charger and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone 4S. The iPhone 4S dock connector can be found at bottom of the iPhone 4S.
  4. Switch on the Lithuanian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right hand corner of the iPhone will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone is charging which typically takes roughly one to four hours to completely recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 4S with a Lithuanian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Lithuanian Wikipedia page
  2. Apple - official iPhone user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type C power outlet
  4. Type C USB power adapter - European Type C USB chargers are unearthed and have two 4mm rounded pins spaced 19mm apart.
  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 adapter - Type F USB chargers are earthed using two clips at the top and bottom with two rounded 4.8mm pins set 19mm apart.
  8. 4 Port USB Wall Charger - A universal USB charger capable of charging up to 4 USB devices with swappable international adapters.