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AI-generatedOTA Password Retention In ESP8266 Core 3.0.0 Firmware Migration
The Arduino OTA authentication model stores password credentials in device flash memory, where they persist across resets and firmware updates. A precise design question emerges regarding how these credentials behave when the ESP8266 core version transitions, such as from 2.7.4 to 3.0.0, which altered the OTA handshake and may require password re-entry. The