You have left your suitcases at the hotel, but your charger is not compatible with local sockets. Before running to reception or buying an expensive adapter, discover this simple procedure that will save your phone’s battery.
Arriving at your destination after hours of flying is always a huge relief, until you start unpacking. It is often at this precise moment that the unpleasant surprise arises: the plug adapter has remained quietly placed on the bedside table at home. In the digital age, finding yourself with a smartphone whose battery is visibly melting is a real source of anxiety. When traveling, and particularly in a foreign country, a dead phone means that it becomes impossible to find your way on a map, translate an unknown language, find the address of your restaurant or even give reassuring news to loved ones.
Of course, the first idea that crosses our minds is to rush to the nearest store to buy a new tip. It is also good to remember that if you travel in Europe, the majority of countries share the same wall sockets as France. However, certain popular destinations such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, Switzerland and Malta require a specific adapter. But if you find yourself faced with an incompatible outlet, don’t panic. A childishly simple solution that allows you to recharge your smartphone without any adapter. For the magic to work, you will only need one thing that you definitely have with you: the USB cable from your charger.
It was on the social network TikTok that Esther Sturrus, a flight attendant working for the companies TUI and KLM, shared her secret as a frequent traveler. A regular in hotel rooms all over the world, the young woman revealed the ultimate trick to get around the problem of wall sockets. The secret? Simply plug your USB cable directly into the back or side of your hotel room TV! Almost all modern flat screens are equipped with them and provide enough power to bring your smartphone back to life overnight or while you take a shower.
Finally, for your future trips, always remember to slip a well-charged external battery into your cabin baggage or handbag. It will remain your best ally during long journeys or excursions into nature, where even a television cannot save you!
