I've already read SLAU319AB but couldn't find an answer, so I'm asking here.
In my specific hardware, I have a Bluetooth module with the typical UART interface of TX/RX/CTS/RTS pins which I have interfaced with the hardware UART on my embedded MSP430F5172 target. I plan to use software invocation of the bootloader in my application code. So the question is...
Can I use the default UART pins P1.1/UCA0SIMO and P1.2/UCA0SOMI to receive application/firmware updates on this MSP430?
The datasheet for MSP430F5172 mentions P3.6 and P3.7 are to be used; however, I don't understand why this is stated in the datasheet rather than using the dedicated UART pins present on the device. There are some responses on the forums here mentioning to use P3.6/P3.7 and some mentioning that it is possible to use P1.1/P1.2 ( hardware UART pins ) I can't determine the how or why of either method.
