# Build overview Qualcomm Linux uses Yocto to build an embedded system software image. Hence, Qualcomm recommends that you read the [Qualcomm Linux Yocto Guide](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70022-27) before starting your build. You can do any of the following: - Download prebuilt images and flash the software - Sync, build, and flash the software ## Download prebuilt images and flash the software - In the [Release Notes](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/RNO-251013063244/ReleaseNote.html#prebuilt-flashable-images-along-with-esdk), go to the *Artifactory links to prebuilt flashable images and eSDK* table to download prebuilt flashable images and the Platform eSDK. Note The Platform eSDK is an installer that allows you to synchronize, modify, compile, and install applications and open-source plug-ins within a complete Yocto environment. For more information, see [Download the Platform eSDK](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-254/topic/how_to.html#download-platform-esdk). - To flash the prebuilt images, see [Flash software images](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-254/topic/flash_images.html#flash-images). ## Sync, build, and flash the software - Unregistered users If you’re an unregistered Qualcomm user, you can sync and build Qualcomm Linux. For more information about using firmware components in the form of binary files, see [Build with GitHub for unregistered users](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-254/topic/github_workflow_unregistered_users.html). - Registered users Note You must [register with Qualcomm](https://www.qualcomm.com/support/working-with-qualcomm) to sync and build Qualcomm Linux. If you’re a registered user, you can use any one of the following three methods to sync and build Qualcomm Linux. These methods use the Qualcomm Yocto layers and the supporting base Yocto layers. You can access the source of certain firmware components and Qualcomm tools, which lets you build and download the software. | Launcher | CLI | GitHub | | --- | --- | --- | | GUI-based Qualcomm^®^ Software Center (QSC) Launcher. | QSC command-line interface (CLI). | A GitHub-based workflow. | |
**[Build with QSC Launcher](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-254/topic/build_from_source_qsc_gui_intro.html)** |
**[Build with QSC CLI](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-254/topic/build_frm_source_qsc_cli.html)** |
**[Build with GitHub for registered users](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-254/topic/build_from_source_github_intro.html)** |
Last Published: Oct 15, 2025
 Note - See [Hardware SoCs](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70022-115/soc.html) that are supported on Qualcomm Linux. - For IQ-615 build instructions, see [Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-615 Beta Evaluation Kit quickstart](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/80-70020-293/resource/80-70020-293_REV_AA_Qualcomm_Dragonwing_IQ-615_Beta_Evaluation_Kit_Quick_Start_Guide.pdf). Last Published: Oct 15, 2025 [Previous Topic Software build documentation](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/80-70022-254/topics/build_landing_page.md) [Next Topic Build with QSC Launcher](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/80-70022-254/topics/build_from_source_qsc_gui_intro.md)