Merge branch 'master' into update-rak-hardware-sensors

docs/about/faq.mdx

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 ### How can I contribute to Meshtastic?
 
-Everyone contributes in a different way. Join the [Meshtastic Discord](https://discord.gg/ktMAKGBnBs) and introduce yourself. We're all very friendly. If you'd like to pitch in some code, check out the [Developers](/docs/developers) menu on the left.
+Everyone contributes in a different way. Join the [Meshtastic Discord](https://discord.gg/ktMAKGBnBs) and introduce yourself. We're all very friendly. If you'd like to pitch in some code, check out the [Development](/docs/developers) menu on the left.
 
 <!-- Android Client-->
 
@@ -21,48 +21,42 @@ Everyone contributes in a different way. Join the [Meshtastic Discord](https://d
 
 ### What versions of Android does the Meshtastic Android App require?
 
-Minimum requirement is Android 5 (Lollipop 2014, first BLE support), however Android 6 (Marshmallow 2015) is recommended as Bluetooth is more stable.
+Minimum requirement is Android 5 (Lollipop 2014, first BLE support), however at least Android 6 (Marshmallow 2015) is recommended as Bluetooth is more stable. While Android 5/6 are officially supported by Meshtastic, it is *not* recommended that you purchase devices with these versions due to their limited OS support and limited battery life due to age. Many newer models exist that are very affordable. A good resource to use when researching affordable devices is the [LineageOS Supported Devices List](https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/).
 
-### What's the cloud icon next to the message?
+### What is the cloud icon next to the message?
 
-- Empty Cloud - Queued on the app to be sent to your device.
-- Up Arrow - Queued on the device to be sent over the mesh.
-- Check Mark - At least one other device on the mesh confirmed it received the message.
-- Cross Mark - No confirmation was received after the default three retransmissions.
+- Empty Cloud - Queued on the device to be sent over the mesh.
+- Up Arrow - Queued on the app to be sent to your device.
+- Check Mark - At least one other node on the mesh acknowledged the message. 
+- Cross Mark - Not acknowledged or message error.
 
 ### How can I clear the message history?
 
 Long press any message to select and show the menu with "delete" and "select all" buttons.
 
-<!-- iOS Client-->
+### After a fresh firmware install, my node is not connecting via Bluetooth. What should I do?
 
-## iOS Client
+Try forgetting the Bluetooth connection from the Android Bluetooth Settings menu. Re-pair and try again. This is a security measure and there is no workaround for it. It prevents apps and other accessories from spoofing an existing accessory by un-pairing and "re-pairing" themselves without the users' knowledge.
 
-### What version of iOS does the Meshtastic iOS App Require?
+<!-- Apple Clients-->
 
-The iOS app requires iOS v16.
+## Apple Clients
 
-### How do I get the Meshtastic iOS App?
+### What version of iOS/iPadOS/macOS does the Meshtastic App Require?
 
-See [iOS App](/docs/software/apple/installation)
+The Meshtastic App on Apple Clients require the following minimum OS versions: iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS 13.
 
-### After updating firmware, my node is not connecting via Bluetooth. What should I do?
+### How do I get the Apple Meshtastic App?
 
-Try forgetting the Bluetooth connection from the iOS System Settings. Re-pair and try again.
+See [Apple Apps](/docs/software/apple/installation)
 
-<!-- Web Client-->
+### After a fresh firmware install, my node is not connecting via Bluetooth. What should I do?
 
-## Web Client 
+Try forgetting the Bluetooth connection from the iOS/iPadOS/macOS System Settings. Re-pair and try again. This is a security measure and there is no workaround for it. It prevents apps and other accessories from spoofing an existing accessory by un-pairing and "re-pairing" themselves without the users' knowledge.
 
-### How do I access the network from my web browser?
+### Do the Apple applications provide an indication if the message was acknowledged on the mesh?
 
-Visit http://meshtastic.local (Note: This is a work in progress.)
-
-### I've Flashed my device but I can't access the Web UI
-
-Ensure you have used the included `device-install` script to flash your device, and that the file `spiffs-*.bin` is present in the same folder as your firmware at the time of flashing.
-
-Note: Currently only Chrome and Chromium based browsers offer reliable support for the Web UI.
+Yes, when the message is sent you will first see a `Waiting to be acknowledged...` status beneath the message. If the message is acknowledged by a node on the mesh this will update to `Acknowledged`, but if no nodes have responded it will indicate `Max Retransmission Reached`. If there is an error, the status will update to the appropriate error. Additionally, you can long press on the message and select `Message Details` to view the date/time sent, if ack was received and the time ack was received or the error (if there was one).
 
 <!-- Channels -->
 
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 ### How do I share my Meshtastic Channel with other people?
 
-Your Meshtastic client (Android, Web, or Python) will provide you a URL or QR code. You can email, text or print this URL or QR code and share it with people you want to join your Meshtastic Channel. Note: This feature is not yet available on the iOS app.
+Your Meshtastic client (Android, Apple, Web, or Python) will provide you a URL or QR code. You can email, text or print this URL or QR code and share it with people you want to join your Meshtastic Channel.
 
 <!-- Python -->
 

docs/software/android/installation.mdx

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 _Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC._
 
+### Install by Sideloading
+
+<p float="center">
+  <a href="https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-Android/releases/latest">
+    <img alt="Download at https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-Android/releases/latest"
+      src="/img/android/get-it-on-github.png"
+      width="49%"/>
+  </a>
+</p>
+
+The app can also be sideloaded by downloading the .APK from the [Github Releases](https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-Android/releases/latest) page. 
+
+If you do sideload, you may have to give your browser permissions to run a package installer. If you wish to view the code or contribute to development of the app, please visit the app's [GitHub page](https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-Android)
+
+
 ### Install with Obtainium
 
 1. Download and Install the Obtanium app from [Github](https://github.com/ImranR98/Obtainium).
 2. Open the Obtanium app and navigate to `+ Add App`.
-3. Enter the Meshtastic Android Github Releases address as follows: `https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-Android/releases`.
+3. You can easily search for the Android repo with the search field by typing `Meshtastic-Android` and selecting the `Meshtastic/Meshtastic-Android` repo. You may also manually enter the Meshtastic Android Github Releases address as follows: `https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-Android/releases`.
 4. Under `Additional Options for Github` toggle as desired `Include prereleases`* or `Fallback to older releases` and press `Add`.
 5. The first time you add an application, obtainium will prompt you for permission to install unknown apps, you will need to toggle `Allow from this source` and press back. Obtainium will download the Android .APK from the Github release page.
 6. Press `Install`. Android Installer will prompt "Do you want to install this app?" press `Install`.
 7. Press `Open`.
 
-Obtanium will provide notifications when a new release version of the Meshtastic App is available and allow you to update it from within the app.
+Obtainium allows you to install and update Open-Source Apps directly from their releases pages, and receive notifications when new releases are made available.
 
 *Alpha releases include the latest cutting edge changes which may come with extra bugs. It is recommended that you follow the [Meshtastic Discourse Alpha Testers](https://meshtastic.discourse.group/c/development/alpha-testers) channel if you decide to use these versions.
-
-### Install by Sideloading
-
-The app can also be sideloaded by downloading the .APK from the [Github Releases](https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-Android/releases/latest) page. 
-
-If you do sideload, you may have to give your browser permissions to run a package installer. If you wish to view the code or contribute to development of the app, please visit the app's [GitHub page](https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-Android)