diff --git a/docs/about/faq.mdx b/docs/about/faq.mdx index ec633739..45c732ef 100644 --- a/docs/about/faq.mdx +++ b/docs/about/faq.mdx @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ This site (which has a great search function) is the preferred place for up-to-d ### 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. @@ -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. - +### 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? + -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) - +### 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). @@ -70,7 +64,7 @@ Note: Currently only Chrome and Chromium based browsers offer reliable support f ### 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.