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Short version: Follow the instructions you received, it will work.
Long version:
Probably yes. Or the app just refuses to work. Airline apps deserve the bad app store rating.
With sane airlines, yes. Standard protocol is to use the last boarding pass generated. So, if for any reason, you get a new boarding pass at the airport, you will use this, not the one printed at home or on your phone. Some airlines will not accept the old barcode or it confuses their system.
Old system. They will send you an MMS message or a link. If you don't have internet at the airport, you must download the link before you get there.
Another short version: Always have three things with you:
Booking reference and last name are the magic code that will get you a boarding pass most anywhere.