Lost iPhone cord and adaptor

[Kaye Simpkin]

Hi, I have left my iPhone cord and adaptor in the last Albergue and was wondering if anyone know where in Santiago I could purchase an Australian adaptor and iPhone cord? Perhaps a large electronic store may have them. Also heading to Madrid? Would really appreciate any help or advise offered. Thank you. Kaye

 

[Deleted member 73526]

You might try asking your albergue if they have any cables and adaptors that previous pilgrims left behind.
In Santiago de Compostela, I expect you'll see plenty of mobile phone shops that can sell you a new cord and a European wall plug to USB converter. Or you can go to an electronics store. There's a "PC BOX" store at Rua de Santiago de Chile, not far from the railway station. I expect you'll see others closer to the city center.

Tiendas de informática en A Coruña

PCBox, tiendas de informática en A Coruña para expertos

www.pcbox.com

 

[dougfitz]

@Kaye Simpkin, I think your best option would be to find an Apple compatible charger with the European standard Type C pins, and the USB cable for your phone. In theory, any standard USB charger should work, although some of them will be slow, and if you are recharging a tablet as well, then you will need one capable of delivering a higher charge current than if you are just charging a phone. You should be able to do this in most larger towns and cities.

I suspect it won't be until you are home in Australia that you will find the Australian Type I plugs on chargers.

 

[Former member 49149]

Afraid I didn't get a positive result when I did a quick look now. I know how it feels... you ought to be able to get a replacement cable, but if you can't find your adapter, you might need to wait till the airport. Store a photo of your adapter on your phone to show in the shops, make it easier to 'explain' what you need. Good luck.

 

[peregrina2000]

My only, but very strong, advice would be that you NOT buy any cords, chargers, or adapters in any of the ubiquitous “tiendas de chinos.” They are a great place for many things like lost sunglasses or pillow cases, but not for anything electronic.