Charging a Samsung Galaxy S4 when staying in Peru

Instructions showing how to power a Samsung Galaxy S4 with a Peruvian power outlet using type B USB micro cord with a 3 pin Type A USB charger, recharging a Samsung Galaxy S4 using a three pinned Type B power charger and charging a Samsung Galaxy S4 using a two pin Type C Europlug power charger

Peruvian power outlet

Various combinations of standards and plug types can often lead to confusion when planning on travelling to another country, especially to the first time traveller. This guide has been specifically written to prevent visitors worrying if they'll be able to power their Samsung Galaxy S4 when they are staying in Peru.If you're visiting Peru the following useful instructions show powering the Samsung Galaxy S4 using the standard C, A or B type Peruvian 220 volt 60Hz wall outlets, please be aware that Type C power outlets will be typically used by most Peruvians. When travelling to Peru from another region make sure the Samsung Galaxy S4 can be used with a 240v supply. If it was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts make sure that your Samsung Galaxy S4 is dual voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional voltage converter to stop the device from overloading during charging. If you intend to stay in a tourist destination such as Lima please refer to the Peruvian Wikipedia page [1] for more details.

Refer to the Samsung Galaxy S4 instruction manual [2] for more information on the operation of the mobile phone and visit the Galaxy page for more phones by Samsung which will connect to the Peruvian power outlet.

Charging a Samsung Galaxy S4 in Peru

Can the Samsung Galaxy S4 be used in Peru?

Yes, you can use a Samsung Galaxy S4 in Peru.

What is the best power adapter for a Samsung Galaxy S4 in Peru?

If you are travelling with more than your Samsung Galaxy S4 and visiting multiple countries the best travel charger for Peru is a multiple USB port adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. There are three different types of wall outlets in Peru (C, A and B) and bringing this ensures that you are covered for both types A and C.

As these chargers come with interchangeable plugs and handle 100 volts - 240 volts will mean you can travel to multiple countries in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa just by switching the included heads. If your type of Samsung Galaxy S4 is compatible with Fast Charge (not all USB devices can) then you'll benefit from much quicker recharging times by using one of these USB travel chargers along with support for more power hungry devices.

Having a four port adapter will also allow you to power more than one device simultaneously without needing to pack individual travel chargers or occupying additional wall sockets. Only needing to bring a single travel charger will also keep the weight down, making it ideal to store in hand luggage and suitable for charging your Samsung Galaxy S4 at the airport or on a flight. Due to their versatility these types of travel adapters can be used at home so when you’re not travelling they can be used overnight charging multiple smartphones and tablets using just a single wall outlet.

If you travel to different continents we suggest buying this type of versatile travel charger at an electronics retailer. The travel adapter illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for powering multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Peru

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to recharge devices using USB, however for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power converters offer surge protection which can be useful for travellers to counties with unreliable power grids. These power adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Europe, America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular portable option for travellers originating from America visiting Peru using type B American plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from America using type B plugs. This gives practically the same set of features as the BESTEK with only one less AC outlet at almost half the 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 ideal for most travellers from around the world visiting Peru. [10] [AD]
What is the best power adapter for a Samsung Galaxy S4 in Peru?

Powering a Samsung Galaxy S4 with a Peruvian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type A USB adapter

Instructions showing how to charge your Samsung Galaxy S4 with a Peruvian power outlet with Micro USB type B cable and a Type A power adapter.

  1. To power the Samsung Galaxy S4 using a Peruvian power outlet you'll need to buy a Type A USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. Begin the process by taking the Type A USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the Peruvian power outlet. This plug supply (known as the Type A power outlet [3]) can be recognised by 2 thin adjacent slots for live and neutral.
  3. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the USB power adapter and the other end into the multipurpose jack on a Samsung Galaxy S4. You will find the USB Micro connector on the base of the phone found underneath the Home button.
  4. Switch on the Peruvian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top corner of the Samsung Galaxy S4 display will display a charge icon with dots underneath to indicate that the device is charging.
  6. If you are using the mobile whilst charging it may take longer to completely charge the battery. [AD]
Powering a Samsung Galaxy S4 with a Peruvian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type A USB adapter

How to use a Type B power charger for recharging your Samsung Galaxy S4 from a Peruvian power outlet

Instructions showing how to power a Samsung Galaxy S4 with a Peruvian power outlet using micro USB Type B cord with a 3 pin Type B USB charger.

  1. In order to power a Samsung Galaxy S4 from the Peruvian power outlet you will need to buy a Type B USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. Firstly plug the Type B USB power plug adapter in the power outlet. You can recognise the wall outlet by the two thin slots parallel to each other for live and neutral blades with a hole below for the grounded pin.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB Type B connector into the bottom of the USB mains charger and the other end into the multipurpose jack on a Samsung Galaxy S4. You can find the multipurpose jack on the foot of the Samsung Galaxy found below the Home button.
  4. Turn on the Peruvian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which is found at the top corner of the Samsung Galaxy S4 screen will show a charging icon with dots underneath to indicate that the device is charging.
  6. If you are using the Samsung Galaxy while charging it will take longer to fully recharge the battery. [AD]
How to use a Type B power charger for recharging your Samsung Galaxy S4 from a Peruvian power outlet

How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your Samsung Galaxy S4 from a Peruvian power outlet

Using USB Type B cord and a Type C Europlug USB charger to recharge a Samsung Galaxy S4 from a Peruvian power outlet.

  1. If you want to charge a Samsung Galaxy S4 using the Peruvian power outlet you will need a Type C USB power plug adapter [9] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. Firstly you'll need to insert the Type C USB power plug adapter into the power supply. You can identify the wall supply by the 2 circular holes adjacent to each other where the twin plug outlet pins sit.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB Type B connector into the bottom of the USB mains charger and the other end into the multipurpose jack on a Samsung Galaxy S4. You can find the multipurpose jack on the foot of the Samsung Galaxy found below the Home button.
  4. Turn on the Peruvian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which is found at the top corner of the Samsung Galaxy S4 screen will show a charging icon with dots underneath to indicate that the device is charging.
  6. If you are using the Samsung Galaxy while charging it will take longer to fully recharge the battery. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your Samsung Galaxy S4 from a Peruvian power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Peruvian Wikipedia page
  2. Samsung - Samsung Galaxy S4 instruction manual
  3. iec.ch - Type A power outlet
  4. Type A USB power plug adapter - With its two-blade, ungrounded design, the Type A USB power plug adapter offers a straightforward way to convert electrical outlets in countries like the United States and Canada into USB ports for easy device charging..
  5. USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable - Used to connect USB devices which have a USB Mini-B port to computers, power supplies and other devices.
  6. iec.ch - Type B power outlet
  7. Type B USB power plug adapter - A Type B USB power plug adapter conforms to the NEMA 5-15 specifications, featuring 2 parallel flat blades and an extended grounding pin. Rated at 15A and 125 volts, suitable for use in the United States and Canada for converting domestic outlets to USB..
  8. iec.ch - Type C power outlet
  9. 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..
  10. 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..