This depends on what standard you are using. "High current" can mean quite a few different protocols. For example, the standard 5V output can go above 500mA whilst also allowing data IF the port is a charging downstream port. Most data lines are not configured as such. [![USB data pin configurations for charging][1]][1] There are many newer standards, such as those above 5V. The Power Distribution 2.0 called for a BPSK modulated high-voltage negotiation signal to occur on the *power* pins (not data). This appears to be depreciated in PD 3.0. Qualcom quick charge uses the data lines for negotiating the voltage, thus only power is available: [![quick charge voltage table][2]][2] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/QTuFA.png [2]: https://i.sstatic.net/YiAf3.jpg This is obviously not an exhaustive list, but I have not worked with every single protocol.