The practice of powering an Android device using an iPhone’s charging equipment refers to utilizing a power adapter and cable originally designed for Apple’s proprietary ecosystem to replenish the battery of a device running the Android operating system. The physical connection typically involves adapting from Apple’s Lightning connector, commonly found on iPhones, to the USB-C or Micro-USB connector prevalent on many Android devices.
Powering devices offers convenience, especially when only one charger is readily available. Historically, various mobile device manufacturers employed different charging standards, leading to compatibility issues. The advent of USB-C and power delivery (PD) standards aims to unify charging protocols, mitigating some of these issues. Efficiently reusing existing adapters can also be environmentally beneficial by reducing e-waste.