2UUL PW02 iOS and Android Power Cable Set

A repair bench that sees both iPhones and Android phones can end up with a drawer full of single-purpose power leads. The 2UUL PW02 answers that with one hub and a set of swappable cables for powering boards from a bench supply.

The PW02 is a board power supply kit from 2UUL. It includes a main hub with three USB-C ports, 12 replacement power cables for iOS and Android devices, and a pair of red and black alligator clips. The listing names the iPhone 7 to 16 Pro Max and mainstream Android phones, including Huawei, OPPO, vivo and Xiaomi.

When the PW02 is the tool to reach for

• Boot testing a phone that won't power on, with current on the meter.

• Keeping a board powered during soldering or chip replacement.

• Testing a phone without fitting a battery.

• Replacing a worn or broken lead without buying a whole new kit.

Working with it

Clip the leads to your bench supply, connect the right cable to the hub and the phone's battery connector, and set the voltage for that phone. The listing mentions short-circuit and overcurrent protection, but a low current limit on the supply is still your best defense against a shorted board.

Keep the cables labeled by model, since several look alike. The soft flat cable resists tangling, and the detachable design means a damaged cable can be replaced on its own.