Will be traveling overseas. If I plug my US power adapter into an Australian power adapter, do I also need the converter to scale down the power or does the US adapter handle providing the right voltage?
Update: the adapter handles up to 240v so I should be good ?
Answer: Yes: I read the adapter, it can handle input up to 240v so should not be an issue...
You are correct, and this is based on a lot of experience using chargers overseas.
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Hi,
I purchased an official Samsung "Travel" charger from my Tab. I expected to receive a mains adaptor with interchangeable plugs (e.g. Euro, GB, US etc), and another USB cable.
However, when I opened it up, I had a mains adaptor, a GB plug, and a USB cable.
According to all the packaging, this is correct - however, as far as I'm concerned this isn't a "Travel" charger - it's just a spare charger.
I'm ok with it as I've plenty of GB-to-EU and GB-to-UK adaptors, but I thought it worthwhile posting a warning that this isn't really what it is advertised to be.
Regards,
Dave
foxmeister said:
I purchased an official Samsung "Travel" charger from my Tab. I expected to receive a mains adaptor with interchangeable plugs (e.g. Euro, GB, US etc), and another USB cable.
However, when I opened it up, I had a mains adaptor, a GB plug, and a USB cable.
According to all the packaging, this is correct - however, as far as I'm concerned this isn't a "Travel" charger - it's just a spare charger.
I'm ok with it as I've plenty of GB-to-EU and GB-to-UK adaptors, but I thought it worthwhile posting a warning that this isn't really what it is advertised to be.
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Pretty much all of the "compact" AC adaptors get referred to as "travel" chargers, it's nothing new, Nokia have been doing it for years, and theirs don't even have interchangeable plugs on them. Not that you can buy the plug part of them separately anyway so I'm not sure why they make them removable other than for their own benefit.
It basically means that it will work across voltage differences without blowing up
So far, the best thing I found is this:
4 port USB AC adapter
It has all standard electric adapters, is very compact, has 4 USB slots (so you can use it for other stuff too) and the price is great.
Also, I checked with the seller - it will charge the Tab normally, but in that case you can't use other USB slots. The charger gives 5V 2A, shared among the 4 ports. If you use just one slot, that one gets all the juice. If you plug in 2 devices, the power is split among them etc.
geoffcollins said:
It basically means that it will work across voltage differences without blowing up
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So does the standard charger, because it is identical!
Regards,
Dave
foxmeister said:
Hi,
I purchased an official Samsung "Travel" charger from my Tab. I expected to receive a mains adaptor with interchangeable plugs (e.g. Euro, GB, US etc), and another USB cable.
However, when I opened it up, I had a mains adaptor, a GB plug, and a USB cable.
According to all the packaging, this is correct - however, as far as I'm concerned this isn't a "Travel" charger - it's just a spare charger.
I'm ok with it as I've plenty of GB-to-EU and GB-to-UK adaptors, but I thought it worthwhile posting a warning that this isn't really what it is advertised to be.
Regards,
Dave
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Do you have a link Dave, I'm looking to purchase a USB Mains plug with a USB to 30 pin cable for the Tab.
I was really disappointed by this too.
However, the section of the adapter with the UK pins should slide off (slide it up). Then you can plug a standard 2 pin AC cable into the adapter - like those which come with printers. The pins adapters are supposedly available to make these a true travel adapter but I have yet to find them anywhere.
Hello, how are you folks doing.
I was hoping to purchase a charger that would work in the US, as I ordered my note from clove.co.uk and it shipped with a UK charger (no surprise there).
Perferably, this would be the fast (AC) charger.
I was considering getting a Japanese model, as the plugs and voltage are similar, until I decided that the differences were just enough that it would be a dumb idea (charger would be over-volted and current would flow at a different frequency).
I've seen some non-OEM solutions, but was wondering if there was an OEM one, or if you guys had some experience with aftermarket chargers (as they do technically void the warranty- I selected Clove because they promised they would take care of the warranty if need be, but don't want to add other variables to the mix).
Thanks in advance.
Just get an iphone or ipod touch charger if you don't already have one. They are related 5V and 1A, and just like your stock charger. It is much smaller in size, and only $5 or less on Ebay.
The official genuine Samsung Adapter in India is compatible with all the voltages worldwide. All you need is the Pin conversion plug which costs one or two dollars. After that, you're ready to go. The original genuine Samsung Adapter costs somewhere in the range of 4-5 dollars. Its a genuine official samsung adapter, what more do you want. cheers
See, I've been using a generic 5V charger for the US, but it outputs at 500mA, not 1A. The phone would charge twice as fast with a 1A charger, lol
Awesome, you just made me realize there was a difference between the two chargers I am using. One says .7A and the other says 850ma. So the 850ma should charge faster correct?
The travel adapter who came with LG G2 (d802 international) is really huge. Not really handy for having it with me at all time.
I search a travel adapter with same specification (5.0v 1.8A) but smallest.
A lot of travel adapter are 1A, some are 2A, but not found 1.8A.
darian2 said:
The travel adapter who came with LG G2 (d802 international) is really huge. Not really handy for having it with me at all time.
I search a travel adapter with same specification (5.0v 1.8A) but smallest.
A lot of travel adapter are 1A, some are 2A, but not found 1.8A.
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So what? You can charge the phone with either of them, just that it will take longer/shorter time to charge. I prefer lower amp chargers not to strain the battery, so I usually use my 500mA or 1A charger.
Just purchased the phone and it will arrive next week,bought from Amazon at €449,
I live in Ireland and we use 3 pin plugs but I will be getting the EU 2 pin plug with the phone,
Is it safe to use the vooc charger in a 3 pin adapter ?
I'm slightly worried about this technology,
I will probably buy an 18 watt UK charger to supplement it son so that the battery is not overcharged on a regular basis
As long as you use the correct voltage it should be fine using converter to 3 pin plug. Mine is EU socket with voltage range from 100-240V 50/60hz.
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As long as you use the correct voltage it should be find using converter to 3 pin plug. Mine is EU socket with voltage range from 100-240V 50/60hz.
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Cheers ,have a 3 pin adapter that says 240v on it but also says use with shavers only so might find a new one
You can use an adaptor but can't the the cheap ones ! Buy a good one ! You will be ok after that !
I live in Ireland and purchased the phone from Amazon Spain and I have the charger plugged in to an adapter and works no problem the Super Vooc charging works as intended also.
As long as the adapter has 13amp fuse and 240v you will be good to go
As above... Just use a adapter with a 13a fuse as all your looking at doing is allowing the plug to fit a UK socket... There's no voltage conversion involved or needed so don't get a actual voltage converter.
ngagephone said:
As above... Just use a adapter with a 13a fuse as all your looking at doing is allowing the plug to fit a UK socket... There's no voltage conversion involved or needed so don't get a actual voltage converter.
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I've seen something like this(attached pic) recommended on other sites so ordered one. It should hold the EU plug securely with a little luck
manus31 said:
I've seen something like this(attached pic) recommended on other sites so ordered one. It should hold the EU plug securely with a little luck
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Having received this black adapter on eBay I can confirm the realms EU plug will not fit into the back of it,you are better getting a UK travel adapter from your local pound shop or hardware store,the ones that plug in from the top,I got one and it works no bother.
Other observations Ive made are that my OnePlus 6T charger works with the phone and the device seems to be charging around 30w and displays vooc in the animation on the device,
Anyone knows of any EU charger that uses the Super Flash Charge? Have a USA version with adapter now, but is bulky with the adapter
I have a 65W laptop charger with USB-C and tried to charge the Nex3, but it was just charging normally.
Emailed Vivo and they said only to use the charger that comes with it (obviously...)
Hi,
Your laptop uses USB-PD(USB Power Delivery) while your phone uses SuperFlashCharge which is another proprietary standard. SuperFlashCharge is probably backwards compatible with USB-PD to 15W. Vendors build their own standards to implement better thermal control over the process.
It would be nice everyone to use the standard USB-PD so we can have an "ultimate charger" in our backpack but this won't happen very soon. :/