Plugging an android into an iPhone

[Android Central Question]

Hi there

My friends took my phone (Huawei Mate 10 Pro) and plugged it into their iPhones with the USB C to lightning cable. The Huawei worked as like a power bank, as the iPhone started charging

But I want to know can that damage my Huawei in any way?

 

[hallux]

I don't believe so. That power sharing is a feature of the USB-C spec. It shouldn't hurt your phone, but you should still be conscious of your charge level and not let it drop much below 20%.

 

[Mooncatt]

An Android plugging into an iPhone? I'm surprised the universe didn't implode!

 

[methodman89]

Nice way to install malware.

 

[hallux]

Nice way to install malware.

Yes and no. If the device is configured as power source only the USB port won't transport data.

 

[methodman89]

Yes and no.

Yes and no. If the device is configured as power source only the USB port won't transport data.

 

[hallux]

Yes and no.

The point of this was....?

My point was that if you're plugging in strictly as a charge source there is minimal risk. If you choose something else you open your device to risk.

 

[methodman89]

I mean there is a risk, even when set to charging, that dormant malware may even be activated by the action of connecting the USB to anything other than a power only output /input.