Is it correct that I need a BLUENRG-M2SA module in order to program a BLUENRG-2 chip?

[BLi.3]

I have a blueNRG-2 chip on hand, and I am looking to program the chip to have the ability to connect to android devices (for a project). Am I correct in my thinking that I need a BlueNRG-M2SA module in order to achieve my end result?

[Winfred LU]

It is correct.

It could be simpler for evaluation purpose to use an STEVAL-IDB008V2 board.

https://www.st.com/en/evaluation-tools/steval-idb008v2.html