4 ms·Why can't it infect (the microcontroller on) the battery, and then infect your device later?by tomp 8y agoWhy can't it infect (the microcontroller on) the battery, and then infect your device later?troncjb 8y agoOstensibly you're using that aforementioned power-only cable from battery -> device.tomp 8y agoBut then you can just skip the battery anyways...rbanffy 8y agoIf the untrusted charger has a USB socket, then yes. If you have an untrusted charger with non-detachable cable, then no.rbanffy 8y agoThere are dumb batteries that only use the power connections. Those can't be infected.