# New features

**Qualcomm Linux 1.9**

**QCS6490/QCS5430:**

- No new features.

**IQ8**:

- Added support for RTSS Sleep and Power Controller to enable optimized power management and low-power state.
- Added RTSS ADB-based flashing, reset, and recovery support to simplify device provisioning
- RTSS OTA update support to enable seamless software upgrades and maintenance.
- Added RTSS watchdog support to enhance system reliability through automated health monitoring and recovery.
- Added Mailbox and CAN support to enable reliable inter-processor communication and Controller Area Network (CAN) connectivity
- Added RTSS Ethernet support to enable high-speed network communication.

**IQ9**:

- Added support for RTSS Sleep and Power Controller to enable optimized power management and low-power state.
- Added RTSS ADB-based flashing, reset, and recovery support to simplify device provisioning
- RTSS OTA update support to enable seamless software upgrades and maintenance.
- Added RTSS watchdog support to enhance system reliability through automated health monitoring and recovery.
- Added Mailbox and CAN support to enable reliable inter-processor communication and Controller Area Network (CAN) connectivity
- Added RTSS Ethernet support to enable high-speed network communication.

**For more information, see the following:**

- Qualcomm Intelligent Multimedia Software Development Kit (QIM SDK): [Qualcomm Intelligent Multimedia Software Development Kit (QIM SDK) New Features](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70029-52/qim-sdk-release-1-8.html#new-features)
- Qualcomm Linux Intelligent Robotics Software Development Kit (QIR SDK): [Qualcomm Linux Intelligent Robotics SDK (QIR SDK) New Features](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70029-260/robotics-sdk-mar-2026.html#new-features)

Last Published: Jul 20, 2026

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