Can I charge a US iPhone 4 in France without a transformer?

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Can I charge a US iPhone 4 in France without a transformer?

I can't find an answer to this question in any documentation. What writing there is on the charger is too small with too little contrast for me to read, even with my glasses.

We will be vacationing in Paris. I will not be taking my computer on the trip, but will enable international use for my iPhone. I want to be sure I can keep it charged. Thanks!

iPhone 4, iOS 4

Posted on Sep 10, 2010 12:17 PM

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Answer 1

wjosten

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Sep 10, 2010 12:22 PM in response to PaulSwimmer

The iphone charger is a world charger & will adjust voltage automatically. The only thing you might need is an adapter kit so the plugs fit:

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB974ZM/B?fnode=MTY1NDA0MQ&mco=MTg2MzM5ODI

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PaulSwimmer Author

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Sep 10, 2010 12:28 PM in response to PaulSwimmer

Thanks, but... The charger in this kit appears to be the old, large charger that I had with my old pre-iPhone 4 iPhone. The 4 comes with the smaller charger. It's that charger I'm concerned about.

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LarksHead

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Sep 10, 2010 12:30 PM in response to PaulSwimmer

Also remember that as long as you have your USB Charge/Sync cable you can charge from any USB port on any computer or any USB wall adapter - Just don't let it sync to someone else's iTunes.

You could also buy a cheap USB wall-charger over there and plug your USB cable into it.

Bon Voyage!

-Peter