# Build and flash instructions

**Recommended procedure**

To upgrade using Qualcomm prebuild, see [Update the software](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70018-253/upgrade-rb3gen2-software.html).

**Advanced procedure**

- To build the QIMP SDK, see [Build platform image with QIMP layer](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70018-51/building-platform-image-with-qim-layer.html).
- To flash the QIMP SDK, see [Flash software images](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70018-254/flash_images.html).

Last Published: Apr 09, 2025

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