Unblock device status callback with threaded authentication

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THREADING_CHANGES.md

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+# Threading Changes for btrMgr_IncomingConnectionAuthentication
+
+## Problem Statement
+The `btrMgr_IncomingConnectionAuthentication` function was blocking the device status callback (`btrMgr_DeviceStatusCb`) while waiting for user response from the UI. This could delay processing of other device status events.
+
+## Solution
+Implemented a threaded version of the authentication function that:
+1. Spawns a detached pthread to handle authentication
+2. Returns immediately from the device status callback
+3. Handles authentication and cleanup in the background thread
+
+## Changes Made
+
+### 1. Added pthread support
+- Added `#include <pthread.h>` to the includes
+
+### 2. Created thread context structure
+```c
+typedef struct {
+    stBTRCoreDevStatusCBInfo statusCB;
+    int auth;
+} btrMgr_AuthThreadContext_t;
+```
+
+### 3. Implemented threaded functions
+- `btrMgr_IncomingConnectionAuthenticationThread()` - Thread function that calls the original authentication
+- `btrMgr_IncomingConnectionAuthenticationAsync()` - Wrapper that spawns the thread
+
+### 4. Updated call sites
+Modified three locations in `btrMgr_DeviceStatusCb` to use the async version:
+- Line ~9657: AUTO_CONNECT_ENABLED path for LE HID gamepads
+- Line ~9742: When device transitions from Disconnected to Connected
+- Line ~9755: When device transitions from Connecting to Connected
+
+**Note:** The call in `BTRMGR_ConnectGamepads_StartUp` was kept synchronous as it's initialization code and not in a callback.
+
+## Technical Details
+
+### Thread Management
+- Uses detached threads (`PTHREAD_CREATE_DETACHED`) to avoid need for explicit joining
+- Thread cleans up its own allocated context when done
+- Thread function handles memory deallocation with `free(threadCtx)`
+
+### Memory Safety
+- Deep copies `stBTRCoreDevStatusCBInfo` using `memcpy` (safe since structure contains only value types)
+- Allocates thread context on heap, freed by thread when complete
+- Proper error handling for allocation failures
+
+### Authentication Result Handling
+The authentication result is handled within the thread by `btrMgr_IncomingConnectionAuthentication`, which:
+- Disconnects the device if authentication fails (auth == 0)
+- Allows connection to proceed if authentication succeeds (auth == 1)
+
+## Testing
+- Code review completed and all issues addressed
+- CodeQL security scan passed with no issues
+- Changes are minimal and surgical, preserving existing behavior
+
+## Files Modified
+- `src/ifce/btrMgr.c` - Main implementation file
+  - Added: 75 lines
+  - Removed: 13 lines
+  - Net change: +62 lines
+
+## Patch File
+The complete changes are available in `btrMgr_IncomingConnectionAuthentication_threading.patch`
+
+## Application
+To apply this patch:
+```bash
+git apply btrMgr_IncomingConnectionAuthentication_threading.patch
+```
+
+Or to apply as commits:
+```bash
+git am btrMgr_IncomingConnectionAuthentication_threading.patch
+```