Apple charger falls out of adapter

Head to a Target type store or tech store and buy the piece that replaces both the Apple block & adapter. My husband purchased one for me a few years ago, and I bought a second this year. They work so much nicer than the two pieces.

Go to an Apple store and get a proper UK Apple adaptor

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/mxn53b/a/70w-usb-c-power-adapter?fnode=b8a7e11e4b85ec7b0732b704cc1e1a6a2414c843cf55f59ec35f3493274660852a6c5b0d2db96d26510bc73fb02f86219e1d615af6090f95e0301b384d653db820ba46af1a5abac31b00d717b5b63f9c7349dce7b04c9e518016ea1556c5d136c3defdeb90470a98774abef7ea1b54eb

Just get a usb-c to UK adapter. You should be able to find one at any electonics shop or place that sells phones. They might even have them at Boots or larger grocery stores.

If you are in a hotel, ask the front desk where you can buy one nearby. They might even have a spare left by a guest.

Agree with the above, you can get a USB C adapter with UK plug just about anywhere, Petrol (gas) stations, supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, etc

Adhesive tape.

I have this problem also and I second the purchase of an adaptor described by others, but on my last trip I used a hair band (or a rubber band) to hold the block to the adaptor because it’s what I had.

Just buy a better travel adapter. Plenty of travel adapters have a 20w USB-c port now, plus some other USB ports and a AC outlet that you can plug a US charger into. If you literally just have a UK to US AC outlet adapter, that's pretty inadequate in 2026. I bought a really nice compact travel adapter on Amazon with US, UK, and EU, 20w charging, all of that and it was less than $25.

My hotel in Glasgow had adapters for sale, when I forgot one. They also sold chargers. However, this was at the airport.

Try Boots, Superdrug, any larger or smaller supermarket, any tourist shop,

If you are at a hotel, ask reception where you can buy either a USB-C charger or a US to UK adapter. They might even have an extra one you can use or they sell them.

I had the same problem with the RS UK adapter. I now carry a multi USB plug international adapter for the UK, EU, US, and places beyond.

If you tell us where you are in England we might be able to suggest exact places.

A couple of suggestions come to mind......

• I normally travel with a small roll of Duct Tape. It has been quite useful on a couple of occasions in the past. The RS UK Plug Adapter is fairly large so there should be lots of room there to apply the tape. The Apple Charger is very light so even a small piece of tape should suffice.
• As suggested in a previous reply, a rubber band should work also. That's probably the easiest solution.

I would caution against buying inexpensive chargers made by less reliable manufacturers, as some of them are very poorly made and can damage your phone. I've done some research on the subject, and some switch mode chargers have poor designs and cheap construction, in order to maximize profits (the same situation exists with some LiIon batteries). A failure in these chargers can deliver high voltage to whatever device they're charging. Although Apple and other large companies also manufacture chargers in other countries, the designs and quality control are much tighter.

I use Apple quite a lot, some in our family use PC/ Android. I would warn against using PC/ Android cables with Apple as sometimes those cables do not charge as quickly as the Apple cables. I have memories of trying to work during Covid and my computer started to power down. I quickly plugged in my (non-Apple) cable thinking it would all power up again, and not understanding why it didn't. Of course I lost the meeting (bad move). It does make a difference. Don't waste your money on a cheapie!

Lavandula

Must remember duct tape and rubber bands on future trips. Also have ordered a one-piece adapter that Wirecutter recommended which, in addition to the electrical prongs, has two USB-A and two USB-C ports. So my devices will charge more slowly—but safely, right? One reason I travel with my Apple brick is that I’ve been led to believe it’s safer, though I don’t actually know if this is true.

PS I won’t buy a UK Apple charger as nice as this would be to have because my goal is to reduce cognitive load and have a single device for future trips.

two USB-A and two USB-C ports. So my devices will charge more slowly—but safely, right?

maybe.

I haven't looked at the spec of the device you are looking at but just be careful before purchase to check the output capacity of the 4 ports you mention (in either milliamps or watts - you can convert one to the other when you know the voltage which should be 5vdc for USB) and the total capacity of the adapter. The more you plug in at a time, generally, the less power is available to each...

That's why I use genuine high total power adapters and just change the shape of the plug.

Check for an official testing mark on the product - CE for Europe, BS for the UK, UL for the USA, etc. There are a lot of knock offs on the internet which may not be safe.

Safety has to do with construction standards, materials and capacity. Don't overload an adapter.

Hidden in some previous replies is the issue of USB C devices that require much more power than a cellphone, like many of the most recent laptops. You have to buy a cord (Apple or not) that is RATED to carry more current, if you want the device to charge and work properly.

Note that if you leave duct tape constantly applied to a plastic device, especially if it get warm, adhesive is likely to be left on the device on your last day. You'll need (if lucky) Goo Gone or something like that to remove it.

As you're in England now, your hotel staff should be able to provide you with an elastic band.

"I won’t buy a UK Apple charger as nice as this would be to have because my goal is to reduce cognitive load and have a single device for future trips."

I always travel with at least one "backup" charger just in case my regular charger fails, is forgotten in a hotel room or whatever. One other point..... are you travelling with any other Apple devices, such as a Macbook Air? The charger for my MB Air is capable of a variety of charging voltages ranging from about 5VDC to ~20VDC, and it automatically selects the voltage based on the device it's connected to. I use the longer Apple heavy duty braided cable with that charger. The electrical spec's are listed on a very faint label on the charger. You'll need to use the "Magnifier" on your phone to read it. However one point to note is that it provides a fast charge for phones so it's a good idea to monitor it during charging and unplug it promptly when that is complete. The phone will get warmer than normal during charging.

"One reason I travel with my Apple brick is that I’ve been led to believe it’s safer, though I don’t actually know if this is true."

IMHO, that is true. Apple has higher design and quality control standards, which are less common with manufacturers who are just trying to churn out cheap products to maximize profits.