How to charge the iPhone 4 when planning a trip to The Bahamas

Using an Apple USB 30-pin connector and a 2 pinned Type A power charger to charge the iPhone 4 from a Bahamas power outlet and recharging the iPhone 4 using a three pinned Type B USB plug.

Bahamas power outlet

Varying complicated combinations of standards and plugs can all be daunting when planning to travel to another country especially to the first time traveller. However this isn't as complex as it appears, with only a handful of different types of plug sockets used in the world this article tells you exactly what to buy in advance to charge the iPhone 4 . The following step by step guide will show you exactly how to charge your iPhone 4 when you are travelling to The Bahamas using their standard types B or A 120 volt 60Hz power outlets, Type B plug outlets will be normally used by most Bahamians. If the iPhone 4 charges slowly or does not power up when travelling to The Bahamas from a different country check that it is compatible with a 110 volt power supply. Typically electrical devices which originated from a different country which use a higher voltage (for example 240 volts) can take longer to charge or won't power up, so check your iPhone 4 is a dual voltage device (you'll find these are usually indicated by 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional power converter to ensure proper use. These instructions assume that you have installed Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 4.

Charging the iPhone 4 in The Bahamas

Can the iPhone 4 be used in The Bahamas?

Yes, you can use the iPhone 4 in The Bahamas by using the correct power convertor.

What is the best power adapter for recharging the iPhone 4 in The Bahamas?

If travelling with more than just your iPhone 4 then the best travel adapter for The Bahamas to buy is a multiple USB port charger which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Bahamians use two different standards of wall outlets (types B and A) and using a power adapter like this ensures that you are covered for type A.

As these chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and can handle 100 to 240 volts will mean that you can travel to multiple countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa just by switching the heads over. If your iPhone 4 supports Fast Charge (not all USB devices can) then you'll benefit from much quicker charging times by using one of these types of power chargers, and support for more power hungry devices. Having a 4 port adapter will also allow you to charge multiple devices simultaneously without needing to bring individual power chargers. Only bringing a single lightweight USB travel charger will also keep the weight down, making it ideal to store in hand baggage while travelling and on hand for charging your iPhone 4 at the airport or on a flight. Because of their flexibility these types of travel chargers can be used back at home so when you’re not travelling they can be used overnight charging multiple tablets and smartphones using just a single plug socket.

We suggest searching for this type of versatile power charger online. The multipurpose travel charger illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world.

Alternative travel adapter for The Bahamas

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to recharge devices via USB, however for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs these power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power converters offer surge protection which is crucial when visiting counties with unstable power grids. These travel converters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering Europe, North 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 compact power converter for travellers originating from North America going to The Bahamas using type B US 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 the US using type B plugs and offers almost the same functionality as the BESTEK with only one less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers a flexible 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 suitable for most travellers from around the world visiting The Bahamas. [8] [AD]
What is the best power adapter for recharging the iPhone 4 in The Bahamas?

Charging the iPhone 4 from a Bahamas power outlet by using a two pinned Type A USB adapter

Using an Apple USB 30-pin connector and a 2 pinned Type A power charger to charge the iPhone 4 from a Bahamas power outlet.

  1. To supply power to the iPhone 4 from a Bahamas power outlet you will need to buy a Type A USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] (typically already supplied with your device by Apple).
  2. First you'll need to insert the Type A USB power plug adapter into the Bahamas power outlet. You can identify this plug outlet by two thin adjacent slots next to each other where the pins go.
  3. Connect one end of the cable into the mains USB charger and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone 4. The iPhone 4 dock connector is found at bottom of the iPhone 4.
  4. Switch on the Bahamas power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right corner of your iPhone 4 will display a charge icon to indicate that the phone is recharging and takes roughly one-four hours to fully recharge. [AD]
Charging the iPhone 4 from a Bahamas power outlet by using a two pinned Type A USB adapter

Powering the iPhone 4 with a Bahamas power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

A guide showing you how to charge your iPhone 4 from a Bahamas power outlet by using an Apple 30-pin cable and a three pinned Type B power charger.

  1. If you want to supply power to your iPhone 4 from the Bahamas power outlet you will need to buy a Type B USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] (normally already supplied with your device by Apple).
  2. Start by taking the Type B USB power plug adapter and inserting it into the Bahamas power outlet. You can recognise this wall outlet by the 2 slots with a single hole below for the grounded pin.
  3. Then connect one end of the Apple 30 pin cord into the bottom of the USB mains adapter and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone 4. The iPhone 4 dock connector is found at bottom of the iPhone 4.
  4. Switch on the Bahamas power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right corner of the iPhone screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 4 is recharging which takes around 1 - 4 hours to completely recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 4 with a Bahamas power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - The Bahamas Wikipedia web page
  2. Apple - official iPhone user guide
  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 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 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. 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..