Charging the iPhone 4 when planning a trip to Kazakhstan

Instructions showing you how to recharge the iPhone 4 with a Kazakhstani power outlet using the USB 30-pin Apple cable and a 2 pin Type C power adapter and how to charge the iPhone 4 using a 2 pin Type F power adapter.

Kazakhstani power outlet

Various combinations of region codes and sockets can often be confusing when planning on visiting a foreign country, especially if you've never been there before. However this isn't as complex as it first appears, with only a handful of different types of standards being used in the world this article shows exactly what to purchase in advance to power your iPhone 4 . This guide has been written to help assist people wanting to power their iPhone 4 when staying abroad.When you're visiting Kazakhstan these instructions show powering the iPhone 4 by using their standard F or C type Kazakhstani 220 volt 50Hz plug outlets. Power sockets will vary depending on which area you are travelling to so please read the Asia and power supplies page for a full list of regions and countries. When travelling to Kazakhstan from a different country please double check the iPhone 4 can accept a 240v supply. If it originated in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) ensure your iPhone 4 is dual voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional transformer to prevent the device from overheating during charging. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 4.

Charging the iPhone 4 in Kazakhstan

Can you use the iPhone 4 in Kazakhstan?

You can use the iPhone 4 in Kazakhstan by using a power adaptor.

What is the best travel adapter for the iPhone 4 in Kazakhstan?

When travelling with more than just your iPhone 4 the best international travel adapter for Kazakhstan to buy is a multiple USB adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two standards of wall outlets in Kazakhstan (F and C) and bringing this will ensure that you are covered for type C. As these chargers come with interchangeable pins and can handle 100 volts to 240 volts will mean you can travel to multiple countries around the world just by switching the included heads. If your iPhone 4 can support Fast Charge (not all USB devices will) then you'll benefit from faster charging times by using one of these USB power adapters, plus additional support for more power demanding devices like tablets. This will also allow you to power more than one device at once without needing to bring seperate travel chargers on your Kazakhstani trip or using up additional power sockets. Only bringing a single international travel charger will also keep the size and weight down, making it perfect to fold up in hand baggage and on hand for recharging your iPhone 4 at an airport or on the flight. Due to their space saving flexibility these types of power adapters can be used back at home so when you’re not travelling they can sit overnight charging multiple tablets, phones and e-readers without using up an additional wall outlet.

For those travelling to Kazakhstan we suggest searching for an adaptable travel charger of this nature at your preferred electronics retailer - the travel charger illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for powering multiple USB devices in numerous different countries.

Alternative travel adapter for Kazakhstan

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country who only have USB devices such as the iPhone 4, however for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power adapters offer surge protection which is useful for visitors of regions with unreliable or unstable power grids to prevent damage to any connected appliances. These travel adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover both Kazakhstan and over 150 destinations:

  • 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 power adapter for travellers originating from North America visiting Kazakhstan using type B American plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from America using type B plugs and offers practically the same functionality as the BESTEK with 1 less AC outlet for almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 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 suitable for a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Kazakhstan. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for the iPhone 4 in Kazakhstan?

Powering the iPhone 4 with a Kazakhstani power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

Instructions showing you how to recharge the iPhone 4 with a Kazakhstani power outlet using the USB 30-pin Apple cable and a 2 pin Type C power adapter.

  1. To power your iPhone 4 using the Kazakhstani power outlet you will need to use a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] (Apple usually include this cable with the iPhone 4).
  2. Start by taking the Type C USB power plug adapter and plugging it in the wall supply. You can recognise this plug supply by the two round holes next to each other for live and neutral pins.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the bottom of the 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 Kazakhstani power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of your iPhone 4 screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the phone is charging which should take roughly 1-4 hours to recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 4 with a Kazakhstani power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your iPhone 4 from a Kazakhstani power outlet

A page showing how to charge your iPhone 4 with a Kazakhstani power outlet with the Apple USB 30 pin connector with a Type F USB charger.

  1. In order to supply power to the iPhone 4 using the Kazakhstani power outlet you will need to buy a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] - this USB cable is normally already included with the iPhone 4.
  2. Start by taking the Type F USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the wall supply. The sunken round plug supply (sometimes called the Type F power outlet [6]) can be identified by the two 4.8mm adjacent holes next to each other for live and neutral pins, plus two thin grounding clips at the top and bottom.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB cable into the bottom of the USB power 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. Turn on the Kazakhstani power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right corner of the phone will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 4 is powering up taking roughly 60 to 240 minutes to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your iPhone 4 from a Kazakhstani power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Kazakhstan Wiki page
  2. Apple - official iPhone user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type C power outlet
  4. 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..
  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 plug adapter - Compliant with Europlugs and CEE 7/17 specifications, the Type F or Schuko adapter is engineered to adapt German electrical power outlets into USB-compatible ports..
  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..