That’s what Ken Pillonel, a master’s degree student in robotics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, EPFL, did. Pillonel created a custom PCB ribbon cable that goes inside an iPhone X that can both charge and transfer data over USB-C. Pillonel had previously created an iPhone mod that allowed for charging only over USB-C. It’s unclear if Pillonel plans to sell the custom PCB or keep the project a secret. Even if the PCB were available as a kit, this would be a very involved upgrade that would void warranties. Also, beyond the novelty of an iPhone with a USB-C port, there’s little benefit in doing this. But still, it’s a testament to Pillonel’s ingenuity and perseverance.
