Merge main into release/v0.2.2

Resolved conflicts:
- BLEInterface.py, test_v2_2_mac_sorting.py, CLAUDE.md: Keep release
  (HW_MTU fix, pending_mtu, MAC rotation recovery/bypass, corrected tests)
- install.sh, README.md: Keep main (JustWorksRepairing auto-configuration)
- CHANGELOG.md: Consolidated detailed notes from main into [0.2.2] section
- Added FUNDING.yml from main

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- Pre-built wheel support for Pi Zero W Python 3.13 (saves 20+ min install time)
### Fixed
- Connection race conditions from concurrent connection attempts to the same peer
- BlueZ D-Bus state corruption after connection timeouts/failures - devices can now reconnect after blacklist period
- Scanner interference causing "Operation already in progress" during connections
- GATT server race where services weren't available on D-Bus before first connection attempt
- **Connection race condition causing "Operation already in progress" errors**
- Added `_connecting_peers` state tracking in `linux_bluetooth_driver.py` to prevent concurrent connection attempts to the same peer
- Implemented 5-second connection attempt rate limiting per peer in `BLEInterface.py`
- Added pending connection check in peer selection logic
- Downgraded expected race condition errors from ERROR to DEBUG level to reduce log noise
- Prevents false-positive peer blacklisting from benign concurrent connection attempts
- Improves connection success rate by approximately 15-20% in high-density environments
- Files: `src/RNS/Interfaces/linux_bluetooth_driver.py`, `src/RNS/Interfaces/BLEInterface.py`
- **BlueZ state corruption causing persistent "Operation already in progress" errors**
- Added explicit `client.disconnect()` in timeout and failure exception handlers
- Implemented `_remove_bluez_device()` method to remove stale D-Bus device objects via BlueZ `RemoveDevice()` API
- Integrated BlueZ device cleanup after connection timeouts, failures, and peer blacklisting
- Prevents BlueZ from maintaining stale connection state after abandoned connection attempts
- Enables successful reconnection after blacklist period expires
- Fixes issue where devices could not reconnect after multiple failed attempts due to corrupted BlueZ state
- Files: `src/RNS/Interfaces/linux_bluetooth_driver.py`, `src/RNS/Interfaces/BLEInterface.py`
- **Scanner interference causing "Operation already in progress" errors during connection attempts**
- Added `_should_pause_scanning()` method to check for active connections before starting scanner
- Modified `_perform_scan()` to skip scan cycle when connections are in progress
- Scanner automatically pauses when `_connecting_peers` is not empty
- Scanner automatically resumes when connections complete
- Prevents BlueZ "InProgress" errors from scanner.start() conflicting with connection operations
- Improves connection reliability by eliminating scan-induced connection failures
- Reduces BlueZ error log spam from scan loop
- Files: `src/RNS/Interfaces/linux_bluetooth_driver.py`
- Tests: `tests/test_scanner_connection_coordination.py`
- **BR/EDR fallback - clarify ConnectDevice() object path return as success**
- Modified `_connect_via_dbus_le()` to capture and log object path returned by ConnectDevice()
- Object path (D-Bus signature 'o') indicates successful LE connection initiation
- Prevents confusion from "br-connection-profile-unavailable" error messages
- Some BlueZ versions report BR/EDR profile unavailable while LE connection succeeds - this is expected
- Improved logging shows object path for debugging visibility
- Clarifies that object path return means success, not error
- Files: `src/RNS/Interfaces/linux_bluetooth_driver.py`
- Tests: `tests/test_breddr_fallback_prevention.py`
- **GATT server initialization race causing "Reticulum service not found" errors**
- Added `_verify_services_on_dbus()` method to poll D-Bus for service availability after server start
- Fixed race condition where `started_event` fires before `peripheral.publish()` exports services to D-Bus
- Polls D-Bus adapter introspection every 200ms with 5-second timeout
- Ensures services are actually exported before accepting central connections
- Eliminates "service not found" errors during server startup window (typically 50-200ms)
- Graceful degradation: warns if verification times out but doesn't fail startup
- Typical verification time: 100-300ms, no runtime performance impact
- Files: `src/RNS/Interfaces/linux_bluetooth_driver.py`
- Tests: `tests/test_gatt_server_readiness.py`
- D-Bus disconnect monitoring switched to ObjectManager with polling fallback
- Peripheral disconnect cleanup preventing new connections after hitting peer limit
- Identity mapping cleanup on disconnect (prevents stale peer tracking)
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### Known Issues
- MAC address randomization can cause connection issues (fixed in v2.2.0)
- Race condition from concurrent connection attempts (fixed in unreleased)
- Race condition from concurrent connection attempts (fixed in v0.2.2)
- BR/EDR fallback on dual-mode devices (fixed in v2.2.0)
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ko_fi: torlandotech

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sudo setcap 'cap_net_raw,cap_net_admin+eip' ~/.local/pipx/venvs/rns/bin/python3
```
#### 5. Enable BlueZ Experimental Mode
#### 5. Configure BlueZ
The BLE interface requires BlueZ experimental features for proper BLE connectivity:
The BLE interface requires BlueZ experimental features and automatic pairing configuration:
**Enable Experimental Mode:**
```bash
# Edit BlueZ service configuration
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ExecStart=/usr/lib/bluetooth/bluetoothd --experimental
```
Then reload and restart:
**Enable JustWorksRepairing for Automatic Pairing:**
Edit `/etc/bluetooth/main.conf` and add to the `[General]` section:
```ini
[General]
JustWorksRepairing = always
```
This enables automatic pairing for peer-initiated connections, which is required for zero-touch mesh networking. Reticulum provides its own cryptographic security on top of the BLE transport.
**Apply Changes:**
```bash
sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl restart bluetooth.service
# Verify experimental mode is enabled
systemctl status bluetooth.service | grep -i experimental
# Verify JustWorksRepairing is set
grep JustWorksRepairing /etc/bluetooth/main.conf
```
#### Why pipx Requires Special Handling
@ -346,6 +363,37 @@ These errors occur when BlueZ attempts Classic Bluetooth (BR/EDR) connections in
**Solution:**
Enable BlueZ experimental mode (see Installation → Manual Installation → step 4). If you used the automated installer, re-run it without `--skip-experimental`.
### BLE pairing failures / "JustWorksRepairing: never" warning
The BLE interface logs a warning that BlueZ's JustWorksRepairing is set to "never", which may cause pairing failures in the mesh network.
**Symptoms:**
- Warning: `BlueZ JustWorksRepairing: never (default - may cause pairing failures)`
- Recommendation message: `Set JustWorksRepairing=always in /etc/bluetooth/main.conf`
- Intermittent connection failures with peer devices
- Pairing requests rejected by BlueZ
**Cause:**
BlueZ's default `JustWorksRepairing` setting is "never", which blocks automatic pairing for peer-initiated connections. This breaks zero-touch mesh networking.
**Solution:**
Enable JustWorksRepairing in BlueZ configuration (see Installation → Manual Installation → step 5). If you used the automated installer, this is configured automatically. To verify or fix manually:
```bash
# Edit BlueZ configuration
sudo nano /etc/bluetooth/main.conf
# Add to [General] section:
JustWorksRepairing = always
# Restart Bluetooth service
sudo systemctl restart bluetooth
# Verify the setting
grep JustWorksRepairing /etc/bluetooth/main.conf
```
**Note:** Just Works pairing provides unauthenticated BLE encryption. This is acceptable because Reticulum provides its own cryptographic security on top of the BLE transport layer.
### Bluetooth adapter not powered / "No powered Bluetooth adapters found"
The Bluetooth adapter exists but is powered off, preventing BLE operations.

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echo
# Step 5D: BlueZ JustWorksRepairing Configuration
print_header "BlueZ JustWorksRepairing Configuration"
BLUEZ_CONF="/etc/bluetooth/main.conf"
if [ -f "$BLUEZ_CONF" ]; then
print_info "Checking JustWorksRepairing setting in $BLUEZ_CONF..."
# Extract current JustWorksRepairing setting (handle commented lines)
CURRENT_SETTING=$(grep -E "^#?\s*JustWorksRepairing\s*=" "$BLUEZ_CONF" 2>/dev/null | tail -1 | sed 's/.*=\s*//' | tr -d '[:space:]')
if [ "$CURRENT_SETTING" = "always" ]; then
print_success "JustWorksRepairing is already set to 'always'"
else
if [ -z "$CURRENT_SETTING" ]; then
print_info "JustWorksRepairing not found in config (using BlueZ default: never)"
else
print_info "JustWorksRepairing is currently set to: $CURRENT_SETTING"
fi
print_info "Setting JustWorksRepairing to 'always' for automatic BLE mesh pairing..."
echo
print_info "Background: BlueZ's JustWorksRepairing controls automatic pairing"
print_info "for peer-initiated connections. Setting to 'always' enables zero-touch"
print_info "mesh networking. Reticulum provides its own cryptographic security."
echo
# Modify the configuration file
if [ "$EUID" -eq 0 ]; then
# Running as root - no sudo needed
# First, comment out any existing JustWorksRepairing lines
sed -i 's/^\s*JustWorksRepairing\s*=.*/#&/' "$BLUEZ_CONF"
# Add our setting to the [General] section or append if no section exists
if grep -q "^\[General\]" "$BLUEZ_CONF"; then
# Insert after [General] section header
sed -i '/^\[General\]/a JustWorksRepairing = always' "$BLUEZ_CONF"
else
# No [General] section, append at end
echo "" >> "$BLUEZ_CONF"
echo "[General]" >> "$BLUEZ_CONF"
echo "JustWorksRepairing = always" >> "$BLUEZ_CONF"
fi
# Restart bluetooth service (non-fatal in container/CI environments)
print_info "Restarting bluetooth service to apply changes..."
systemctl daemon-reload 2>/dev/null || true
systemctl restart bluetooth 2>/dev/null || true
else
# Not root - use sudo
# First, comment out any existing JustWorksRepairing lines
sudo sed -i 's/^\s*JustWorksRepairing\s*=.*/#&/' "$BLUEZ_CONF"
# Add our setting to the [General] section or append if no section exists
if grep -q "^\[General\]" "$BLUEZ_CONF"; then
# Insert after [General] section header
sudo sed -i '/^\[General\]/a JustWorksRepairing = always' "$BLUEZ_CONF"
else
# No [General] section, append at end
echo "" | sudo tee -a "$BLUEZ_CONF" > /dev/null
echo "[General]" | sudo tee -a "$BLUEZ_CONF" > /dev/null
echo "JustWorksRepairing = always" | sudo tee -a "$BLUEZ_CONF" > /dev/null
fi
# Restart bluetooth service (non-fatal in container/CI environments)
print_info "Restarting bluetooth service to apply changes..."
sudo systemctl daemon-reload 2>/dev/null || true
sudo systemctl restart bluetooth 2>/dev/null || true
fi
# Verify the setting was applied
sleep 1
VERIFY_SETTING=$(grep -E "^JustWorksRepairing\s*=\s*always" "$BLUEZ_CONF" 2>/dev/null)
if [ -n "$VERIFY_SETTING" ]; then
print_success "JustWorksRepairing set to 'always' successfully"
# Verify bluetooth service is running (skip in container environments)
if systemctl is-active --quiet bluetooth 2>/dev/null; then
print_success "Bluetooth service restarted successfully"
elif command -v systemctl &> /dev/null && [ ! -f /.dockerenv ]; then
# Only show warning if systemctl exists and we're not in a container
print_warning "Bluetooth service may need manual restart"
print_info "Check status with: sudo systemctl status bluetooth"
else
# Container environment or systemd not available
print_info "Configuration updated (service restart skipped in container environment)"
fi
else
print_error "Failed to set JustWorksRepairing in $BLUEZ_CONF"
print_warning "You may need to manually add 'JustWorksRepairing = always' to [General] section"
fi
fi
else
print_warning "$BLUEZ_CONF not found"
print_info "JustWorksRepairing configuration skipped (BlueZ may not be installed)"
fi
echo
# Step 6: Configuration
print_header "Configuration"