Improve and condense related controls

core/clients/transport.py

@@ -124,6 +124,22 @@ def get_service_warning(service: str) -> str:
     return ""
 
 
+def request_pairing(service: str, device_name: str = ""):
+    """
+    Mark a runtime pairing request so UR clients can refresh QR/pair state.
+    """
+    service_key = _service_key(service)
+    if service_key not in {"whatsapp", "instagram"}:
+        return
+    device = str(device_name or "GIA Device").strip() or "GIA Device"
+    update_runtime_state(
+        service_key,
+        pair_device=device,
+        pair_requested_at=int(time.time()),
+        warning="Waiting for runtime pairing QR.",
+    )
+
+
 async def _gateway_json(method: str, url: str, payload=None):
     timeout = aiohttp.ClientTimeout(total=20)
     async with aiohttp.ClientSession(timeout=timeout) as session: