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I agree with martyseville. We did exactly this, bought the Euro plug version and we were able to not only charge our phones, but others as well. We were popular with this plug because it allowed four devices to be plugged into one electrical outlet. We only had to carry this, plus some short USB cables.
It's called a "Yubi Power Foldable Universal Quad-Port USB Travel & Wall Charging Station for all USB-Charged Devices with EU Plug Type C". $15.00 on Amazon.
Hi Kam - pretty easy in this day and age! Just take your phone, normal charger and a Spanish 110 to 220 adapter (easily bought on Amazon.ca) and you're good to go. Lots of outlets in Albergues although you may have to wait your turn and you may also want to keep an eye on your device so it doesn't grow legs and walk its own Camino!
Absolutely can do that as long as you don't mind the extra weight. For security reasons, your idea makes it much harder to lose the phone which is a big plus.Or get a powerbank and let that into the wall and sit on your phone...
My wife and I will be leaving Ottawa starting our Camino walk in mid September. We plan to take our Android cell phone mainly for taking pictures, uploading to the FB, blogging and communication back home.
What kind of charging available on the route? How should we prepare? We are not technically advanced
Thanks
Kam and Anjulia
Just a clarification... what you need for modern electronics is a simple plug adapter from North American flat pins to European round pins - a small and inexpensive adapter. This is not a 110-220 voltage converter. Check your devices, of course, but modern electronic devices are usually designed for 110-220.110 to 220 adapter
"Trust in God but tie up your Camel" is an ancient Arabic saying that has (unfortunately) survived the ages because it never ceased to be true. In any Albergue you'll get the same advice over and over, take your valuables with you, even to the shower. I'm positive we'd all wish it differently but.........I can't believe it, thought I get away from a stealing mentality in my country! Who is stealing your stuff in the Albergues, fellow walkers??
I can't believe it, thought I get away from a stealing mentality in my country! Who is stealing your stuff in the Albergues, fellow walkers??
Thank you @C clearly for providing this clarification.Just a clarification... what you need for modern electronics is a simple plug adapter from North American flat pins to European round pins - a small and inexpensive adapter. This is not a 110-220 voltage converter. Check your devices, of course, but modern electronic devices are usually designed for 110-220.
Just a clarification... what you need for modern electronics is a simple plug adapter from North American flat pins to European round pins - a small and inexpensive adapter. This is not a 110-220 voltage converter. Check your devices, of course, but modern electronic devices are usually designed for 110-220.
"Trust in God but tie up your Camel" is an ancient Arabic saying that has (unfortunately) survived the ages because it never ceased to be true. In any Albergue you'll get the same advice over and over, take your valuables with you, even to the shower. I'm positive we'd all wish it differently but.........
The OP asked about a cell phone. I believe a simple 'Euro to USB charger' is what they need. An adaptor is then not needed. Also I don't recommend buying electricals from the Chino shops in Spain.
You can surf the net, send/receive e mails and more just using a hot spot in Spain / France etc.
No need to have any plans. Hot spots are located in bars, cafes, hotels, B&B and about every where.
I sometimes just take my iPod and use it for internet surfing, e mail etc.
Sometimes I have my note book on a trip. Or iPad..
For voice on a Camino I use my simple voice only phone. Plain, simple and reliable.
Not for data transmission. Top him off with more time at almost anywhere in Spain.
When home or elsewhere good olde iPhone 7 works.
Charging - no problems, cafes take no notice if you plug- into an available socket. If your
Albergues - If your unattended phone is fully charged in albergue then someone may unplug it to use socket. Never heard of anyone I was with having their phone stolen. Could happen tho. Most people just plug in and leave, go for shower, shopping etc. I've never seen anyone hovering on guard over a charging point for an hour.
Data plan - I never take one. Phone has data turned off for whole trip. Can still get calls and text msgs. I turned on wifi when available to use intenet. You can make international calls for free using Whatsapp.
A couple of things about this and other IP based services. They only make calls and send text to a device with the same application loaded. And they normally don't give access to emergency numbers. You will still need to be able to access a mobile network to do that.Yes, WhatsApp seems to be the thing to do. Works for text also? Not just calls?
This is not the case for me. It must be a difference in the phone apps that we have. I didn't do anything to make it happen, but mine download into a separate "WhatsApp" folder.I find it has one downside which is that the photos you open in WhatsApp download into the same folder on your phone as your own photos.
My wife and I will be leaving Ottawa starting our Camino walk in mid September. We plan to take our Android cell phone mainly for taking pictures, uploading to the FB, blogging and communication back home.
What kind of charging available on the route? How should we prepare? We are not technically advanced
Thanks
Kam and Anjulia
I'm definitely looking into that. Thanks for sharing!I had my adaptor, but my daughter also bought me a solar charger, which I wasn't sure about, but took with me, and actually I found I was using it most days...plugging in whilst walking. It was lightweight and readily attached to my back pack. I've got smart kids!
Sometimes I think its accidental. Someone comes along, moves yours and plugs theirs in, and your phone isn't where you thought it was.Sad, sad, sad, is all I can say!
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