# Build and flash instructions

Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-52/topic/build_and_flash_instructions.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-52/topic/build_and_flash_instructions.html)

**Recommended procedure**

To upgrade using Qualcomm prebuilt, see [Update software](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70017-253/set_up_the_device.html#update-software).

**Advanced procedure**
- To build the QIMP SDK, see [Build platform image with QIMP
                    layer](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70017-51/building-platform-image-with-qim-layer.html).
- To flash the QIMP SDK, see [Flash images](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70017-254/flash_images.html).

Last Published: Jan 16, 2025

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