Apple iPhones use the proprietary Lightning connector for charging and data transfer, but Android devices commonly have USB-C or Micro USB interfaces. However, every now and then, we learn of a bizarre change that baffles both OEMs and techies. Last year, engineer Ken Pillonel made headlines when he modified an iPhone to include a USB-C connector. He's now doing the polar opposite, modding an Android smartphone - in this case, the Samsung Galaxy A51 - to include an Apple Lightning charging connector. Pillonel documented the progress in a video, stating that the full-length version will be available shortly. He proved that the Android smartphone could not only charge but also transmit data via the Lightning connection. SEE ALSO: Realme 9 4G Tipped To Launch On April 7 In India: Expected Specifications Pillonel spoke with Engadget and gave some insights, despite the fact that the details of the update are yet unknown. After retrofitting the iPhone with a USB-C connector last year, he stated the endeavor was designed to be "fun" in order to "balance the chaos." The project is intended to be a large-scale April Fools' Day hoax. Pillonel also told the newspaper that Apple's Lightning cords aren't "dumb." "and are solely meant to be used to charge iPhones. "I had to figure out a method to fool the cable into believing it was hooked into an Apple device," he continued. And everything needs to fit into the phone, which is a challenge in and of itself." According to reports, the developer "learned a thing or two" from his prior iPhone project, which helped him make this change on an Android handset. He also claims that the final product isn't as smooth as the iPhone's and that he's still "understanding" how to use it. Apple offers a Lightning connector with an integrated circuit (IC) dubbed C94, according to the claim quoting Pillonel. He was able to obtain a third-party cord and remove the metallic components as well as the PCB. SEE ALSO: Will Apple Make Your MacBook Obsolete This Month? "After that, he removed the female Lightning connection from an iPhone and connected wires from the bare C94 board to a PCB containing USB-C connectors," according to the report." In his "full-length" explanation, he will go into further detail "a video. However, regular users should be aware that such changes are dangerous, and that if something goes wrong, the items are no longer covered by the manufacturer's guarantee. In its iPads, Apple does have USB-C ports. Android customers, on the other hand, may dislike Apple's Lightning connections since the cords are pricey and only offer limited rapid charging.
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