# Charge the Shark Jack from your Phone

Many Android smartphones with USB-C interfaces support powering accessory devices. This can be useful in a pinch to charge your Shark Jack when a traditional USB power source or USB battery bank is not available. From the USB Preferences menu, select "Connected device" from the USB controlled by section.

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