doc: Add release notes for 2.8 release

Add release notes for 2.8 release Minor updates to suit/flash_companion sample. Minor Updates to nRF54l and nRF54H docs. Signed-off-by: divya pillai <divya.pillai@nordicsemi.no>
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diff --git a/doc/nrf/app_dev/bootloaders_dfu/dfu_tools_mcumgr_cli.rst b/doc/nrf/app_dev/bootloaders_dfu/dfu_tools_mcumgr_cli.rst
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 .. _dfu_tools_mcumgr_cli:
 
-Command-line tool
-#################
+MCUmgr Command-line tool
+########################
 
 .. contents::
    :local:

diff --git a/doc/nrf/app_dev/device_guides/nrf54l/index.rst b/doc/nrf/app_dev/device_guides/nrf54l/index.rst
@@ -21,19 +21,23 @@ Zephyr and the |NCS| provide support and contain board definitions for developin
    * - :ref:`zephyr:nrf54l15dk_nrf54l15`
      - PCA10156
      - ``nrf54l15dk/nrf54l15/cpuapp``
-     - * `nRF54L15 Datasheet`_
-       * :ref:`Getting started <gsg_other>`
-     - `nRF54L15 System-on-Chip`_
+     - | `Datasheet <nRF54L15 Datasheet_>`_
+       | :ref:`Getting started <gsg_other>`
+       | `User Guide <nRF54L15 DK user guide_>`_
+     - | `nRF54L15 DK product page <nRF54L15 DK_>`_
+       | `nRF54L15 System-on-Chip (SoC) <nRF54L05_>`_
    * - :ref:`nRF54L05 emulation on the nRF54L15 DK <emulated-nrf54l05>`
      - PCA10156
      - ``nrf54l15dk/nrf54l15/cpuapp``
-     - --
-     - --
+     - | `Datasheet <nRF54L15 Datasheet_>`_
+     - | `nRF54L05 System-on-Chip (SoC) <nRF54L15 System-on-Chip_>`_
    * - :ref:`nRF54L10 emulation on the nRF54L15 DK <emulated-nrf54l10>`
      - PCA10156
      - ``nrf54l15dk/nrf54l15/cpuapp``
-     - --
-     - --
+     - | `Datasheet <nRF54L15 Datasheet_>`_
+     - | `nRF54L10 System-on-Chip (SoC) <nRF54L10_>`_
+
+.. _ug_nrf54L15_revision:
 
 Ensure to check the revision of your nRF54L15 device to see if it is supported:
 

diff --git a/doc/nrf/app_dev/device_guides/working_with_nrf/nrf54h/ug_nrf54h20_flpr.rst b/doc/nrf/app_dev/device_guides/working_with_nrf/nrf54h/ug_nrf54h20_flpr.rst
@@ -11,10 +11,23 @@ Working with the FLPR core
    The FLPR core support in the |NCS| is currently :ref:`experimental<software_maturity>`.
 
 The nRF54H20 SoC includes a dedicated VPR CPU, based on RISC-V architecture, known as the *fast lightweight peripheral processor* (FLPR).
-The FLPR core can be used to manage specific peripherals through the appropriate Zephyr Device Driver API:
-
-* UARTE120
-* GPIO
+The FLPR core can be used to manage specific peripherals through the appropriate Zephyr Device Driver API.
+These peripherals have IRQs routed to FLPR:
+
+* USBHS
+* EXMIF
+* I3C120
+* CAN120
+* I3C121
+* TIMER120
+* TIMER121
+* PWM120
+* SPIS120
+* SPIM120/UARTE120
+* SPIM121
+
+All other peripherals available to the application core can also be used with FLPR.
+However, they require the use of *polling mode*.
 
 .. _vpr_flpr_nrf54h20_initiating:
 

diff --git a/doc/nrf/app_dev/device_guides/working_with_nrf/nrf54h/ug_nrf54h20_suit_smp.rst b/doc/nrf/app_dev/device_guides/working_with_nrf/nrf54h/ug_nrf54h20_suit_smp.rst
@@ -50,8 +50,8 @@ The following table summarizes key similarities and differences between MCUmgr a
 |                             | a list                  |                                  |
 +-----------------------------+-------------------------+----------------------------------+
 | Slot/Image Configuration    | Slots defined in        | Slot definitions can be modified |
-|                             | MCUboot; difficult to   | via the SUIT manifest, allowing  |
-|                             | change after deployment | greater flexibility              |
+|                             | MCUboot; difficult to   | through the SUIT manifest,       |
+|                             | change after deployment | allowing greater flexibility     |
 +-----------------------------+-------------------------+----------------------------------+
 | Installation/Boot           | Limited by static       | Customizable through SUIT        |
 | Customization               | image metadata          | manifest commands                |
@@ -354,7 +354,7 @@ CBOR data of request:
 where:
 
 * *stream_session_id* - Session identifier.
-  The same value as obtained via Get Missing Image Info Request.
+  The same value as obtained using Get Missing Image Info Request.
   Must appear when "off" is 0.
 * *len* - Length of an image.
   Must appear when "off" is 0.

diff --git a/...app_dev/device_guides/working_with_nrf/nrf54h/ug_nrf54h20_suit_soc_binaries.rst b/...app_dev/device_guides/working_with_nrf/nrf54h/ug_nrf54h20_suit_soc_binaries.rst
@@ -1,21 +1,21 @@
 .. _ug_nrf54h20_suit_soc_binaries:
 
-Upgrade the nRF54h20 SOC binaries with SUIT
+Upgrade the nRF54H20 SoC binaries with SUIT
 ###########################################
 
 .. contents::
    :local:
    :depth: 2
 
-The nRF54H20 SoC includes the *nRF54h20 SOC binaries*, precompiled firmware components provided by Nordic Semiconductor that provide basic functionality and security features.
+The nRF54H20 SoC includes the *nRF54H20 SoC binaries*, precompiled firmware components provided by Nordic Semiconductor that provide basic functionality and security features.
 
-To see which version of the nRF54h20 SOC binaries to use with the given version of the nRF Connect SDK, see :ref:`abi_compatibility`.
+To see which version of the nRF54H20 SoC binaries to use with the given version of the nRF Connect SDK, see :ref:`abi_compatibility`.
 
-Updating the nRF54h20 SOC binaries
+Updating the nRF54H20 SoC binaries
 **********************************
 
-You can update the nRF54h20 SoC binaries in two ways.
-Both methods require using the :file:`nordic_top.suit` envelope, which can be found inside the nRF54h20 SOC binaries ZIP file.
+You can update the nRF54H20 SoC binaries in two ways.
+Both methods require using the :file:`nordic_top.suit` envelope, which can be found inside the nRF54H20 SOC binaries ZIP file.
 
 The two methods for updating are the following:
 
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ The two methods for updating are the following:
 * Updating along with the manufacturer application, by attaching the :file:`nordic_top.suit` envelope to the manufacturer root manifest, updating both the SoC binaries and the manufacturer's application simultaneously.
 
 
-Updating the nRF54h20 SOC binaries separately from the manufacturer application
+Updating the nRF54H20 SoC binaries separately from the manufacturer application
 ===============================================================================
 
 When using this method, two separate updates are performed:

diff --git a/doc/nrf/drivers/wifi.rst b/doc/nrf/drivers/wifi.rst
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+.. _wifi_drivers:
+
 Wi-Fi drivers
 #############
 

diff --git a/doc/nrf/links.txt b/doc/nrf/links.txt
@@ -313,6 +313,10 @@
 .. _`Cellular IoT SiPs`: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Low-power-cellular-IoT/Products?lang=en#infotabs
 
 .. _`nRF54L15 System-on-Chip`: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/nRF54L15
+.. _`nRF54L15 DK`: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-hardware/nRF54L15-DK
+.. _`nRF54L15 DK distributors`: https://www.nordicsemi.com/About-us/BuyOnline?search_token=nRF54L15%20DK
+.. _`nRF54L05`: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/nRF54L05
+.. _`nRF54L10`: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/nRF54L10
 
 .. _`nRF52840 DK Downloads`: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-hardware/nRF52840-DK/Download#infotabs
 .. _`nRF52840 DK product page`: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-hardware/nRF52840-DK/
@@ -360,6 +364,7 @@
 
 .. #### Source: www.nordicsemi.com/Events/
 
+.. _`nRF Connect SDK v2.8.0 webinar`: https://webinars.nordicsemi.com/events
 .. _`nRF Connect SDK v2.7.0 webinar`: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Events/2024/Webinar-Exciting-new-features-in-nRF-Connect-SDK-v270
 .. _`nRF Connect SDK v2.6.0 webinar`: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Events/2024/Webinar-Exciting-new-features-in-nRF-Connect-SDK-v260
 .. _`nRF Connect SDK v2.5.0 webinar`: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Events/2023/Webinar-Exciting-new-features-in-nRF-Connect-SDK-v250
@@ -417,6 +422,7 @@
 .. _`nRF Connect SDK latest documentation`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-latest/page/nrf/index.html
 
 .. _`known issues page on the main branch`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-latest/page/nrf/releases_and_maturity/known_issues.html
+.. _`known issues for nRF Connect SDK v2.8.0`: https://developer.nordicsemi.com/nRF_Connect_SDK/doc/latest/nrf/releases_and_maturity/known_issues.html?v=v2-8-0
 .. _`known issues for nRF Connect SDK v2.7.0`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-latest/page/nrf/releases_and_maturity/known_issues.html?v=v2-7-0
 .. _`known issues for nRF Connect SDK v2.6.2`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-latest/page/nrf/releases_and_maturity/known_issues.html?v=v2-6-2
 .. _`known issues for nRF Connect SDK v2.6.1`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-latest/page/nrf/releases_and_maturity/known_issues.html?v=v2-6-1
@@ -465,6 +471,7 @@
 
 .. _`nRF socket options`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-latest/page/nrfxlib/nrf_modem/doc/sockets.html
 
+.. _`Repositories and revisions for v2.8.0`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-2.8.0/page/nrf/releases_and_maturity/repository_revisions.html
 .. _`Repositories and revisions for v2.7.99-cs2`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-2.7.99-cs2/page/nrf/releases_and_maturity/repository_revisions.html
 .. _`Repositories and revisions for v2.7.99-cs1`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-2.7.99-cs1/page/nrf/releases_and_maturity/repository_revisions.html
 .. _`Repositories and revisions for v2.7.0`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-2.7.0/page/nrf/releases_and_maturity/repository_revisions.html
@@ -495,6 +502,7 @@
 .. _`Repositories and revisions for v1.9.1`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-1.9.1/page/nrf/introduction.html#repositories_and_revisions
 .. _`Repositories and revisions`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-1.9.0/page/nrf/introduction.html#repositories_and_revisions
 
+.. _`Modem library changelog for v2.8.0`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-2.8.0/page/nrfxlib/nrf_modem/doc/CHANGELOG.html#nrf-modem-changelog
 .. _`Modem library changelog for v2.7.0`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-2.7.0/page/nrfxlib/nrf_modem/doc/CHANGELOG.html#nrf-modem-changelog
 .. _`Modem library changelog for v2.6.2`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-2.6.2/page/nrfxlib/nrf_modem/doc/CHANGELOG.html#nrf-modem-changelog
 .. _`Modem library changelog for v2.6.1`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-2.6.1/page/nrfxlib/nrf_modem/doc/CHANGELOG.html#nrf-modem-changelog
@@ -522,6 +530,7 @@
 .. _`Modem library changelog for v1.9.1`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-1.9.1/page/nrfxlib/nrf_modem/doc/CHANGELOG.html
 .. _`Modem library changelog for v1.9.0`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-1.9.0/page/nrfxlib/nrf_modem/doc/CHANGELOG.html
 
+.. _`LwM2M carrier library changelog for v2.8.0`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-2.8.0/page/nrf/libraries/bin/lwm2m_carrier/CHANGELOG.html#liblwm2m-carrier-changelog
 .. _`LwM2M carrier library changelog for v2.7.0`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-2.7.0/page/nrf/libraries/bin/lwm2m_carrier/CHANGELOG.html#liblwm2m-carrier-changelog
 .. _`LwM2M carrier library changelog for v2.6.2`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-2.6.2/page/nrf/libraries/bin/lwm2m_carrier/CHANGELOG.html#liblwm2m-carrier-changelog
 .. _`LwM2M carrier library changelog for v2.6.1`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-2.6.1/page/nrf/libraries/bin/lwm2m_carrier/CHANGELOG.html#liblwm2m-carrier-changelog
@@ -699,6 +708,7 @@
 .. _`nRF91x1 modem trace activation %XMODEMTRACE`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ref_at_commands_nrf91x1/page/REF/at_commands/mob_termination_ctrl_status/xmodemtrace.html
 
 .. _`nRF54L15 Datasheet`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ps_nrf54L15/page/keyfeatures_html5.html
+.. _`nRF54L15 DK user guide`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ug_nrf54l15_dk/page/UG/nRF54L15_DK/intro/intro.html
 
 .. _`nRF53 Series`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/category/nrf-53-series
 
@@ -1077,7 +1087,7 @@
 
 .. _`Windows Hardware Lab Kit`: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/test/hlk/
 
-.. _`Swift Pair`: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/bluetooth-swift-pair
+.. _`Swift Pair`: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/component-guidelines/bluetooth-swift-pair
 
 .. _`Windows path length limitations`: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/fileio/maximum-file-path-limitation
 
@@ -1298,9 +1308,9 @@
 .. _`nRF Cloud Device ID`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-cloud/page/Devices/Properties/DeviceId.html
 .. _`nRF Cloud Device Shadows`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-cloud/page/Devices/Properties/Shadows.html
 .. _`nRF Cloud Security`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-cloud/page/Devices/Security/Security.html
-.. _`nRF Cloud Auto-onboarding`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-cloud/page/Devices/Associations/Provisioning.html#auto-onboarding
+.. _`nRF Cloud Auto-onboarding`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-cloud/page/Devices/Associations/Onboarding.html#auto-onboarding
 .. _`nRF Cloud device claiming`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-cloud/page/SecurityServices/ProvisioningService/ClaimingDevices/ClaimingDeviceOwnershipPortal.html
-.. _`nRF Cloud Preconnect Provisioning`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-cloud/page/Devices/Associations/Provisioning.html#preconnect-provisioning
+.. _`nRF Cloud Preconnect Provisioning`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-cloud/page/Devices/Associations/Onboarding.html#preconnect-onboarding
 .. _`nRF Cloud Just-In-Time-Provisioning`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-cloud/page/Devices/Associations/Provisioning.html#just-in-time-provisioning
 .. _`nRF Cloud Onboarding`:
 .. _`nRF Cloud Provisioning`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-cloud/page/Devices/Associations/Provisioning.html
@@ -1496,7 +1506,7 @@
 
 .. _`Developing Matter 1.0 products with nRF Connect SDK`: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ar13rMxGIk
 .. _`Accelerate cellular product development`: https://youtu.be/b1YW1J4aUps
-.. _`How nRF9160 enables cellular IoT asset tracking`: https://webinars.nordicsemi.com/how-nrf9160-enables-cellular-iot-4
+.. _`How nRF9160 enables cellular IoT asset tracking`: https://webinars.nordicsemi.com/events/12113311018?n=How+nRF9160+enables+cellular+IoT+asset+tracking&event_id=12113311018
 
 .. ### Source: onomondo.com
 
@@ -1524,6 +1534,12 @@
 .. _`ADXL372`: https://www.analog.com/en/products/adxl372.html#product-overview
 .. _`ADXL367`: https://www.analog.com/en/products/ADXL367.html#product-overview
 
+.. ### Source: files.nordicsemi.com
+
+.. _`Twister test report for nRF Connect SDK v2.8.0`: https://files.nordicsemi.com/ui/api/v1/download/contentBrowsing/NCS/external/release/v2.8.0/test-report/twister_test_results_report.html?isNativeBrowsing=true
+.. _`Hardware test report for nRF Connect SDK v2.8.0`: https://files.nordicsemi.com/ui/api/v1/download/contentBrowsing/NCS/external/release/v2.8.0/test-report/common_ncs_test_results_report.html?isNativeBrowsing=true
+.. _`nRF Auracast configuration files`: https://files.nordicsemi.com/ui/repos/tree/General/ncs-audio/external/nRF-Aura-Config
+
 .. ### Source: other (2 links or less from the same URL)
 
 .. _`Amazon Root CA 1`: https://www.amazontrust.com/repository/AmazonRootCA1.pem
@@ -1664,8 +1680,6 @@
 
 .. _`ISO 639-2 code`: https://www.loc.gov/standards/iso639-2/php/code_list.php
 
-.. _`nRF Auracast configuration files`: https://files.nordicsemi.com/ui/repos/tree/General/ncs-audio/external/nRF-Aura-Config
-
 .. ### Temp: nRF54H and nRF54L related links, repositories, and documents
 
 .. _`nrf-regtool`: https://github.com/nrfconnect/nrf-regtool/

diff --git a/doc/nrf/protocols/bt/bt_qualification/index.rst b/doc/nrf/protocols/bt/bt_qualification/index.rst
@@ -7,6 +7,9 @@ Bluetooth qualification
    :local:
    :depth: 2
 
+.. note::
+   This page has not been updated to reflect the new process defined in Qualification Program Reference Document (QPRD) v3.
+
 Every product using the *Bluetooth®* Low Energy technology must be certified (qualified) by Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG).
 Only when your product is qualified, you will be authorized to do the following:
 

diff --git a/doc/nrf/protocols/matter/getting_started/memory_optimization.rst b/doc/nrf/protocols/matter/getting_started/memory_optimization.rst
@@ -48,9 +48,6 @@ LTO is an advanced compilation technique that performs optimization across all c
 
 To enable LTO, set the :kconfig:option:`CONFIG_LTO` and :kconfig:option:`CONFIG_ISR_TABLES_LOCAL_DECLARATION` Kconfig options to ``y``.
 
-.. note::
-   Support for Link Time Optimization is experimental.
-
 .. _ug_matter_device_memory_profiling:
 
 Profiling memory in Matter applications

diff --git a/doc/nrf/releases_and_maturity.rst b/doc/nrf/releases_and_maturity.rst
@@ -28,4 +28,3 @@ If an issue is found in a release after it has taken place, those issues are lis
    releases_and_maturity/repository_revisions
    releases_and_maturity/software_maturity
    releases_and_maturity/abi_compatibility
-   releases_and_maturity/known_issues
diff --git a/doc/nrf/releases_and_maturity/known_issues.rst b/doc/nrf/releases_and_maturity/known_issues.rst
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+:orphan:
+
 .. _known_issues:
 
 Known issues

diff --git a/doc/nrf/releases_and_maturity/migration/migration_guide_1.x_to_2.x.rst b/doc/nrf/releases_and_maturity/migration/migration_guide_1.x_to_2.x.rst
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+:orphan:
+
 .. _ncs_2.0.0_migration:
 
 Migration notes for |NCS| v2.0.0

diff --git a/...rf/releases_and_maturity/migration/migration_guide_2.4.99-cs3_to_2.6.99-cs2.rst b/...rf/releases_and_maturity/migration/migration_guide_2.4.99-cs3_to_2.6.99-cs2.rst
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+:orphan:
+
 .. _migration_cs3_to_2_6_99_cs2:
 
 Migration notes for |NCS| v2.6.99_cs2 for v2.4.99-cs3 users

diff --git a/doc/nrf/releases_and_maturity/migration/migration_guide_2.5.rst b/doc/nrf/releases_and_maturity/migration/migration_guide_2.5.rst
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+:orphan:
+
 .. _migration_2.5:
 
 Migration guide for |NCS| v2.5.0

diff --git a/doc/nrf/releases_and_maturity/migration/migration_guide_2.6.rst b/doc/nrf/releases_and_maturity/migration/migration_guide_2.6.rst
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+:orphan:
+
 .. _migration_2.6:
 
 Migration guide for |NCS| v2.6.0

diff --git a/doc/nrf/releases_and_maturity/migration/migration_guide_2.7.rst b/doc/nrf/releases_and_maturity/migration/migration_guide_2.7.rst
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+:orphan:
+
 .. _migration_2.7:
 
 Migration guide for |NCS| v2.7.0