Nothing is worse than being caught away from home without a phone charger, especially in a remote location. You know that battery sharing is possible on some phones, but can you battery share on an iPhone 13?

iPhones cannot share their battery at this time. However, other devices, such as Android phones, can reverse charge an iPhone that is low on battery. This drains a lot of power from the host phone and takes longer than other charging methods, but it is a good choice in a pinch.

Below, we’ll discuss more about battery sharing and some ways you can charge your iPhone when you need it most. Keep reading to learn more!

How to Battery Share on the iPhone 13

If you are like most people, you probably don’t go very far without your iPhone. But, what happens when you leave in a hurry and forget to grab your phone charger?

Many smartphone manufacturers are now including reverse battery charging as a standard feature, which is great when you find yourself running low on power.

Reverse battery charging allows you to wirelessly connect and transfer power from a phone with plenty of battery power to a phone that needs to be charged.

Apple has not yet added reverse battery charging functionality to the iPhone 13. At this time, power cannot be shared from an iPhone to another phone, regardless of the brand. iPhones can, however, receive power from a phone with reverse charging technology.

Apple is currently working on reverse charging technology, but it’s not available yet.

How to Receive iPhone Battery Power from Another Phone

Since it is impossible to share battery between Apple products at this time. You will need to pair up with someone with an Android device, such as a Samsung Galaxy.

Follow the steps below to transfer battery from an Android to an iPhone:

  • Have the person with the Android device access their phone’s “Settings” menu.
  • Have them select the “Battery” tab and turn the “Reverse Charge” setting to the “On” position.
  • Place your iPhone back-to-back with the Android to begin the charging process.
  • Wait for the iPhone to regain enough battery power to function until you can get to a proper charging station.

Charging times will vary between phones, but you can generally expect a 10% charge after around 30 minutes.

Reverse battery charging takes much longer than a charging pad or wall plug. It also seriously depletes the host phone’s battery, but it is good for emergencies.

To charge your phone faster, try turning on low power mode.

How to Keep Your iPhone Battery Charged On-the-Go

Charging your iPhone through another phone’s battery is convenient and helpful in emergencies.

However, it’s best to keep your phone charged at all times, even on the go.

Some of the devices you can use to ensure you always have enough battery power include:

  • Portable battery box
  • Charging pad
  • Juicer charger cable
  • USB Cord

Below, we’ll discuss how each option can help.

Portable Battery Box

Portable battery boxes are an inexpensive and handy way to change your iPhone on the go.

Most portable battery boxes include multiple USB ports, allowing you to charge more than one device simultaneously.

Whenever the battery box runs out of charge, you can plug it in and charge it through a wall outlet via USB.

Charging Pad

A charging pad does require a plug, but they come in handy for charging different devices. They’re also very small and portable.

Plug the pad into a power source and lay the phone on top of it. After some time spent wireless charging, you will have enough power on your phone to reach the nearest charging station.

Juicer Charger Cable

Another handy tool is the juicer charger cable. These cables can be plugged into a host phone and connected magnetically to the device that needs to be charged.

This cord looks like a traditional charging cord, but one end has a special magnetic attachment for sharing power.

USB Cord

It may seem basic, but keeping an extra USB cord in your vehicle or travel bag is always a good idea. You never know when you may get stranded and need to charge your phone.

In Conclusion

Although iPhones cannot share battery power with other phones, the iPhone 13 can receive power via reverse battery share with Android devices.

Knowing how to reverse charge your battery will ensure you don’t get stranded.

Keep your eye out for changes coming to Apple iOS that will allow iPhones to share their battery power.