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31 changes: 8 additions & 23 deletions docs/source/programming_resources/shared/phone_pairing/phone-pairing.rst
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Introduction
------------

The recent generation of apps (8.0, 8.1.1, and newer) are extremely
The Robot Controller and Driver Station apps are extremely
reliable for pairing, including between **all models of legal
phones**.
phones**. Please see the `Competition Manual <https://ftc-resources.firstinspires.org/ftc/game/manual>`__
for list of phone models currently legal to use at *FIRST*
Tech Challenge events.

When the Android phones have been suitably prepared, pairing via Wi-Fi
Direct is **fast** and usually **automatic**. Here is a procedure that
addresses various **pre-existing conditions** that can impede pairing.

This article does not cover the REV Control Hub or REV Driver Hub.

Legal Phones
------------

As of CENTERSTAGE presented by Raytheon Technologies in 2023-2024,
these are the legal phones: -
Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1607, XT1609) - Motorola Moto G5 - Motorola
Moto G5 Plus - Motorola Moto E4 (XT1765, XT1765PP, XT1766, XT1767) -
Motorola Moto E5 (XT1920) - Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921)

Note that only Motorola Moto G4 Play models that have been updated to
Android 7 (Nougat) are legal to use, as the minimum Android version is
Android 7.0 - unfortunately Motorola no longer supports Over-The-Air
updates for the Motorola Moto G4 Play, so there is no automatic way to
update the smartphone. Depending on the exact model of the phone, the
`Motorola Rescue and Smart Assistant Tool <https://www.motorola.co.uk/rescue-and-smart-assistant/p>`__
**may** be able to update your device, however there are no guarantees.

Phone Cleanup and Prep
----------------------

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either app.) Your goal after steps d1 and d2: ‘Not visible’, no
‘Peer devices’, no ‘Remembered groups’.

- If needed, Rename/Configure phone now to legal name,
e.g. 12345-A-RC or 12345-RC. (This can also be done from Settings in
each app.)
- If needed, Rename/Configure the phone to a legal name,
per the `Competition Manual <https://ftc-resources.firstinspires.org/ftc/game/manual>`__
(This can also be done from Settings in each app.)

- Optional for Moto phones only: Configure device/Limit 2 devices,
- Configure device/Limit 2 devices,
‘Inactivity timeout’ Never, check box ‘Auto connect remembered
groups’. (Note: timeout is not persistent, re-check occasionally.)

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