# Run sample applications The following workflow shows how to get started with graphics application on Qualcomm devices. **Figure: Workflow of graphics applications** The workflow outlines the steps involved in utilizing the Platform SDK for running and analyzing graphics and compute sample applications: 1. Begin by generating the SDK tailored for the platform. 2. Run OpenGL ES, OpenCL, and Vulkan sample applications to validate the functionality. 3. Perform debugging to identify and resolve issues during the sample run. 4. Use the Snapdragon Profiler tool to analyze graphics performance issues. ## Compile and run OpenGL ES-based applications The Platform SDK provides an OpenGL ES-based sample application called glmark2. This application renders a variety of scenes using the OpenGL ES API. To compile and run OpenGL ES-based applications, you must have an understanding of the [OpenGL ES API](https://registry.khronos.org/OpenGL/specs/es/3.0/es_spec_3.0.pdf). **Prerequisites** - Install the Platform SDK using either of the following methods: - [Using Qualcomm release archive](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-80022-51/install-sdk.html#download-and-install-esdk) - [Manually compile the Qualcomm Linux SDK](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-80022-254/how_to.html#generate-an-esdk) - Establish an SSH connection from the Linux host computer to the device. For instructions, see [Sign in using SSH](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-80022-254/how_to.html#use-ssh). - Ensure that the Weston application is running. If not, start the Weston application by running the following command: > > > mount -o remount,rw / > export XDG_RUNTIME_DIR=/run/user/1000 && mkdir -p $XDG_RUNTIME_DIR > weston --idle-time=0 --continue-without-input > Copy to clipboard > > > For more information about the Weston application, see [Qualcomm Linux Display Guide](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-80022-18). For information about the OpenGL ES extensions supported on Qualcomm Linux devices, see [EGL extensions](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-19/topic/supported_extensions.html#supported-egl-client-extensions). **Compile and run the glmark2 application** 1. To set the SDK environment on the Linux host computer, run the following command: source environment-setup-armv8a-qcom-linux Copy to clipboard 2. To compile and generate a binary, clone the repository from [GitHub](https://github.com/glmark2/glmark2.git) and run the following command: cd glmark2 meson setup build -Dflavors=wayland-glesv2 --prefix=$PWD/build ninja -C build install Copy to clipboard If you encounter any umask error, set the umask to 022. After successful compilation, you can find the output files in the `/glmark2/build/bin` directory. 3. To push the binary to the device, run the following commands: scp -r /glmark2/build/bin/glmark2-es2-wayland root@[IP-address-of-the-device]:/tmp Copy to clipboard scp -r /glmark2/build/share/glmark2 root@[IP-address-of-the-device]:/tmp Copy to clipboard 4. To run the application on the device, open the SSH terminal using the IP address of the device and run the following commands: export XDG_RUNTIME_DIR=/run/user/1000 && export WAYLAND_DISPLAY=wayland-1 chmod 777 /tmp/glmark2-es2-wayland chmod -R 777 /tmp/glmark2 cd /tmp ./glmark2-es2-wayland --data-path /tmp/glmark2 -b jellyfish Copy to clipboard Note To run the sample application from the UART shell, remount the file system using the following command: mount -o remount,rw / Copy to clipboard Note The glmark2 and X11 applications encounter an X connection to :0 broken condition. The upcoming release will include a fix for this issue. ## Compile and run OpenCL-based applications The [Adreno OpenCL SDK](https://softwarecenter.qualcomm.com/#/catalog/item/Adreno_OpenCL_SDK) has sample applications. The steps to compile and run them are the same. You can develop applications using the Adreno OpenCL SDK. However, consider the GPU capabilities before you compile and run applications. The steps to run the hello world application are as follows: **Prerequisites** - Install the Platform SDK using either of the following methods: - [Using Qualcomm release archive](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-80022-51/install-sdk.html#download-and-install-esdk) - [Manually compile the Qualcomm Linux SDK](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-80022-254/how_to.html#generate-an-esdk) - Establish an SSH connection from the Linux host computer to the device. For instructions, see [Sign in using SSH](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-80022-254/how_to.html#use-ssh). - Download the [Adreno OpenCL SDK](https://softwarecenter.qualcomm.com/#/catalog/item/Adreno_OpenCL_SDK). Note - You must be a registered user to download the Adreno OpenCL SDK. - When working with QLI 2.0, ensure that you use OpenCL SDK version 2.4 or newer. For information about the OpenCL extensions supported on Qualcomm Linux devices, see [OpenCL extensions](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-19/topic/supported_extensions.html#supported-opencl-extensions). **Compile and run the hello world sample application** 1. To compile the application, run the following commands on the Linux host computer: cd opencl-sdk Copy to clipboard source /environment-setup-armv8a-qcom-linux Copy to clipboard cmake -B build -DCLSDK_OPENCL_LIBRARY=$OECORE_TARGET_SYSROOT/usr/lib/libOpenCL.so -DOPEN_EMBEDDED=1 -DOPEN_EMBEDDED_PATH=$OECORE_TARGET_SYSROOT cmake --build build Copy to clipboard After you successfully compile the code, the system generates binary files in the `/build` directory. 2. To run the application, open the SSH terminal using the IP address of the device and run the following commands: mkdir -p /tmp/data mkdir -p /tmp/data/opencl Copy to clipboard Note To run the sample application from the UART shell, remount the file system using the following command: mount -o remount,rw / Copy to clipboard 3. To push the binary to the device, run the following commands: scp -r /build/* root@[IP-address-of-the device]:/tmp/data/opencl/ Copy to clipboard scp -r /example_images/* root@[IP-address-of-the device]:/tmp/data/opencl/ Copy to clipboard 4. To start the application, run the following command on the device using the SSH terminal. For all OpenCL use cases, ensure that the `export OCL_ICD_FILENAMES=/usr/lib/libOpenCL_adreno.so.1` command is exported when using an overlay or `qcom‑multimedia‑proprietary‑image`. cd /tmp/data/opencl/ mkdir out chmod 777 ./* echo "run hello world 2.0 opencl sdk" > hello_world_input.txt touch out/hello_world_output.txt cat out/hello_world_output.txt ./cl_sdk_hello_world hello_world_input.txt out/hello_world_output.txt cat out/hello_world_output.txt Copy to clipboard ## Compile and run Vulkan-based applications The Adreno SDK has many sample applications based on Vulkan. The steps to compile and run any Vulkan-based application are the same. You can develop Vulkan-based applications using the Adreno SDK. To compile and run these applications, see the following procedures. As an example, this section describes the steps to run Sascha Willems and Khronos Vulkan-based applications. Note The Dragonwing IQ-615 device doesn’t support the Vulkan-based applications that depend on the `VK_EXT_debug_utils` extension. Support for this extension will be provided in the upcoming release. ### Compile and run Sascha Willems Vulkan-based applications You can find the Sascha Willems Vulkan sample applications at [https://github.com/SaschaWillems/Vulkan.git](https://github.com/SaschaWillems/Vulkan.git). The steps to compile and run any Sascha Willems Vulkan application are the same. For information about the Vulkan extensions supported on Qualcomm Linux devices, see [Vulkan extensions](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-19/topic/supported_extensions.html#supported-vulkan-extensions). **Prerequisites** - Install the Platform SDK using either of the following methods: - [Using Qualcomm release archive](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-80022-51/install-sdk.html#download-and-install-esdk) - [Manually compile the Qualcomm Linux SDK](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-80022-254/how_to.html#generate-an-esdk) - Establish an SSH connection from the Linux host computer to the device. For instructions, see [Sign in using SSH](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-80022-254/how_to.html#use-ssh). **Steps to compile and run the triangle bin sample application** 1. To compile the application, run the following commands on the Linux host computer: git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/SaschaWillems/Vulkan.git cd Vulkan Copy to clipboard source /environment-setup-armv8a-qcom-linux Copy to clipboard cmake -G "Unix Makefiles" -Bbuild/linux -DUSE_WAYLAND_WSI=ON -DRESOURCE_INSTALL_DIR="/tmp/" cmake --build build/linux --config Release -j$(nproc) Copy to clipboard After successful compilation, you can find the binary files in the `build/linux/bin` directory. 2. To push the binary to the device, run the following commands: scp -r assets root@[IP-address-of-the-device]:/tmp/ Copy to clipboard scp -r shaders root@[IP-address-of-the-device]:/tmp/ Copy to clipboard scp -r build/linux/bin/triangle root@[IP-address-of-the-device]:/tmp/ Copy to clipboard 3. To run the application, open the SSH terminal using the IP address of the device and run the following commands. For all Vulkan-based use cases, ensure that the `export VK_DRIVER_FILES=/usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/adrenovk.json` command is exported when using an overlay or `qcom‑multimedia‑proprietary‑image`. cd /tmp chmod -R 777 assets/ chmod -R 777 shaders/ chmod 777 triangle export XDG_RUNTIME_DIR=/run/user/1000 && export WAYLAND_DISPLAY=wayland-1 ./triangle Copy to clipboard ### Compile and run Khronos Vulkan-based applications You can find the Khronos Vulkan-based applications at [https://github.com/KhronosGroup/Vulkan-Samples.git](https://github.com/KhronosGroup/Vulkan-Samples.git). The steps to compile and run any Khronos Vulkan-based application are the same. For information about the Vulkan extensions supported on Qualcomm Linux devices, see [Vulkan extensions](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-19/topic/supported_extensions.html#supported-vulkan-extensions). **Prerequisites** - Install the Platform SDK using either of the following methods: - [Using Qualcomm release archive](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-80022-51/install-sdk.html#download-and-install-esdk) - [Manually compile the Qualcomm Linux SDK](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-80022-254/how_to.html#generate-an-esdk) - Establish an SSH connection from the Linux host computer to the device. For instructions, see [Sign in using SSH](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-80022-254/how_to.html#use-ssh). **Steps to compile and run the Vulkan sample application** 1. To compile the application, run the following commands on the Linux host computer: sudo apt-get install -y libwayland-dev git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/KhronosGroup/Vulkan-Samples.git cd Vulkan-Samples/ Copy to clipboard source /environment-setup-armv8a-qcom-linux Copy to clipboard cmake -G "Unix Makefiles" -Bbuild/linux -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release -DVKB_WSI_SELECTION=WAYLAND -DGLFW_BUILD_X11=OFF Copy to clipboard If the compilation fails, do the following: 1. Open the `Vulkan-Samples/build/linux/CmakeCache.txt` file. 2. Change `GLFW_BUILD_X11` to `OFF`. 3. Run the following command: cmake -G "Unix Makefiles" -Bbuild/linux -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release -DVKB_WSI_SELECTION=WAYLAND -DGLFW_BUILD_X11=OFF -DVKB_compute_shaders_with_tensors=OFF -DVKB_simple_tensor_and_data_graph=OFF -DVKB_graph_constants:BOOL=OFF Copy to clipboard 2. To generate the binary files, run the following command: cmake --build build/linux --config Release --target vulkan_samples -j$(nproc) Copy to clipboard After successful compilation, you can find the binary files in the `Vulkan-Samples/build/linux/app/bin/Release/aarch64` directory. 3. To push the binary to the device, run the following commands: scp -r assets root@[IP-address-of-the-device]:/tmp/ Copy to clipboard scp -r shaders root@[IP-address-of-the-device]:/tmp/ Copy to clipboard scp -r build/linux/app/bin/Release/aarch64/vulkan_samples root@[IP-address-of-the-device]:/tmp/ Copy to clipboard 4. To run the application, open the SSH terminal using the IP address of the device and run the following commands. For all Vulkan-based use cases, ensure that the `export VK_DRIVER_FILES=/usr/share/vulkan/icd.d/adrenovk.json` command is exported when using an overlay or `qcom‑multimedia‑proprietary‑image`. cd /tmp chmod -R 777 assets/ chmod -R 777 shaders/ chmod 777 vulkan_samples export XDG_RUNTIME_DIR=/run/user/1000 && export WAYLAND_DISPLAY=wayland-1 ./vulkan_samples sample swapchain_images Copy to clipboard Note If you are facing issues compiling the application or running it, use the following commands to check out the specific version. Later, repeat the steps from 2 to 4 and recompile the application and run. git checkout b3cb3822e8896ab650c4310f2c5f66a101469e9e git submodule sync git submodule update Copy to clipboard If you are unable to run these sample applications from the `/tmp` directory due to storage issues, try alternative directories such as `/etc`. ## Compile and run X11-based applications The X11-based applications are graphical programs designed for the X Window System, a widely used display protocol on Linux and other Unix-like OS. **Prerequisites** - Install the Platform SDK using either of the following methods: - [Using Qualcomm release archive](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-80022-51/install-sdk.html#download-and-install-esdk) - [Manually compile the Qualcomm Linux SDK](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-80022-254/how_to.html#generate-an-esdk) - Establish an SSH connection from the Linux host computer to the device. For instructions, see [Sign in using SSH](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-80022-254/how_to.html#use-ssh). - Install X11-related binaries from GitLab. > > > - Install libXt (X Toolkit Intrinsics) > > > > > > > > > git clone https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/lib/libxt.git > > cd libxt > > Copy to clipboard > > > > > > source /environment-setup-armv8a-qcom-linux > > Copy to clipboard > > > > > > ./autogen.sh --host=aarch64-linux-gnu --prefix=/tmp/sysroots/qcom-armv8a/usr > > Copy to clipboard > > > > > > ./configure --host=aarch64-linux-gnu --prefix=/tmp/sysroots/qcom-armv8a/usr > > Copy to clipboard > > > > > > make > > make install > > cd src/.libs/ > > Copy to clipboard > > > > > > cp -r libX* /tmp/sysroots/qcom-armv8a/usr/lib > > Copy to clipboard > > > > > > cd ../../.. > > Copy to clipboard > - Install libxmu (miscellaneous utility functions for X11) > > > > > > > > > git clone https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/lib/libxmu.git > > cd libxmu > > Copy to clipboard > > > > > > source /environment-setup-armv8a-qcom-linux > > Copy to clipboard > > > > > > ./autogen.sh --host=aarch64-linux-gnu --prefix=/tmp/sysroots/qcom-armv8a/usr > > Copy to clipboard > > > > > > ./configure --host=aarch64-linux-gnu --prefix=/tmp/sysroots/qcom-armv8a/usr > > Copy to clipboard > > > > > > make > > make install > > cd src/.libs/ > > Copy to clipboard > > > > > > cp -r libX* /tmp/sysroots/qcom-armv8a/usr/lib > > Copy to clipboard > > > > > > cd ../../.. > > Copy to clipboard > - Install X development libraries on the host computer > > > > > > > > > sudo apt-get install xorg-dev > > Copy to clipboard - Set up Meson > > > 1. Create the `aarch64-qcom-linux-meson.cross` file. > > > > > > > > > cd /tmp/sysroot/X86_64/usr/share/meson > > vi aarch64-qcom-linux-meson.cross > > Copy to clipboard > 2. Add the following text to the `aarch64-qcom-linux-meson.cross` file and save the changes. > > > > > > > > > [binaries] > > c = ['aarch64-qcom-linux-gcc', '-march=armv8.2-a+crypto', '-mbranch-protection=standard', '-fstack-protector-strong', '-O2', '-D_FORTIFY_SOURCE=2', '-Wformat', '-Wformat-security', '-Werror=format-security', '--sysroot=/tmp/sysroots/qcom-armv8a'] > > cpp = ['aarch64-qcom-linux-g++', '-march=armv8.2-a+crypto', '-mbranch-protection=standard', '-fstack-protector-strong', '-O2', '-D_FORTIFY_SOURCE=2', '-Wformat', '-Wformat-security', '-Werror=format-security', '--sysroot=/tmp/sysroots/qcom-armv8a'] > > ar = 'aarch64-qcom-linux-ar' > > nm = 'aarch64-qcom-linux-nm' > > strip = 'aarch64-qcom-linux-strip' > > pkgconfig = 'pkg-config' > > > > [built-in options] > > c_args = ['-O2', '-pipe', '-g', '-feliminate-unused-debug-types'] > > c_link_args = ['-Wl,-O1', '-Wl,--hash-style=gnu', '-Wl,--as-needed', '-Wl,-z,relro,-z,now'] > > cpp_args = [] > > cpp_link_args = ['-Wl,-O1', '-Wl,--hash-style=gnu', '-Wl,--as-needed', '-Wl,-z,relro,-z,now'] > > > > [properties] > > needs_exe_wrapper = true > > sys_root = '/tmp/sysroots/qcom-armv8a' > > [host_machine] > > system = 'linux' > > cpu_family = 'x86_64' > > cpu = 'x86_64' > > endian = 'little' > > Copy to clipboard > 3. Create the `meson.native` file. > > > > > > > > > cd /tmp/sysroot/X86_64/usr/share/meson > > vi meson.native > > Copy to clipboard > 4. Add the following text to the `meson.native` file and save the changes. > > > > > > > > > [binaries] > > c = 'gcc' > > cpp = 'g++' > > ar = 'ar' > > nm = 'nm' > > strip = 'strip' > > readelf = 'readelf' > > pkgconfig = 'pkg-config-native' > > > > [built-in options] > > c_args = ['-isystem//tmp/sysroots/x86_64/usr/include' , '-O2', '-pipe'] > > c_link_args = ['-L//tmp/sysroots/x86_64/usr/lib', '-L//tmp/sysroots/x86_64/lib', '-Wl,-rpath-link,//tmp/sysroots/x86_64/usr/lib', '-Wl,-rpath-link,//tmp/sysroots/x86_64/lib', '-Wl,--allow-shlib-undefined', '-Wl,--dynamic-linker=//tmp/sysroots/x86_64/lib/ld-linux-x86-64.so.2'] > > cpp_args = ['-isystem//tmp/sysroots/x86_64/usr/include' , '-O2', '-pipe'] > > cpp_link_args = ['-L//tmp/sysroots/x86_64/usr/lib', '-L//tmp/sysroots/x86_64/lib', '-Wl,-rpath-link,//tmp/sysroots/x86_64/usr/lib', '-Wl,-rpath-link,/ > installed-Platform-SDK>/tmp/sysroots/x86_64/lib', '-Wl,--allow-shlib-undefined', '-Wl,--dynamic-linker=//tmp/sysroots/x86_64/lib/ld-linux-x86-64.so.2'] > > > > [properties] > > sys_root = '//tmp/sysroots/x86_64' > > Copy to clipboard **Compile and run X11-based glmark2 application** 1. To set the SDK environment run the following command in the Linux terminal: > > > source /environment-setup-armv8a-qcom-linux > Copy to clipboard 2. To clone the glmark2 source, run the following command: > > > git clone https://github.com/glmark2/glmark2.git > cd glmark2 > Copy to clipboard 3. To configure, run the following command: > > > meson setup build -Dflavors=x11-glesv2 --prefix=$PWD/build > Copy to clipboard 4. To compile and generate a binary, run the following command: > > > ninja -C build install > Copy to clipboard > > > The generated binary file is available at: `build/bin` directory. For example, `build/src/es-glmark2`. > > > The data file is available at: `build/share/glmark2`. For example, `/glmark2/source/build/share/glmark2`. 5. To start the procedure, run the following commands: > > > scp -r build/bin/glmark2-es2 root@[IP-address-of-the-device]:/tmp > Copy to clipboard > > > scp -r build/share/glmark2 root@[IP-address-of-the-device]:/tmp > Copy to clipboard 6. To run Weston, open a new SSH terminal using the IP address of the device and run the following command: > > > killall weston > export XDG_RUNTIME_DIR=/run/user/1000 && mkdir -p $XDG_RUNTIME_DIR && weston --continue-without-input --idle-time=0 --backend=drm-backend.so --xwayland > Copy to clipboard 7. To run the glmark2 application, open the original SSH terminal using the IP address of the device and run the following command: > > > . /etc/profile > chmod 777 /tmp/glmark2-es2 > chmod 777 /tmp/glmark2 > export XDG_RUNTIME_DIR=/run/user/1000 > mkdir --parents $XDG_RUNTIME_DIR > chmod 0700 $XDG_RUNTIME_DIR > export WAYLAND_DISPLAY=wayland-1 > export DISPLAY=:0 > cd /tmp/ > ./glmark2-es2 --data-path /tmp/glmark2 > Copy to clipboard Note When you run the glmark2 application, consider the run successful once the benchmark is complete and the final score is displayed. You can disregard any messages after this point. **Compile and run X11-based VKCube application** 1. To set the SDK environment run the following command in the Linux terminal: > > > source /environment-setup-armv8a-qcom-linux > Copy to clipboard 2. To clone the VKCube source, run the following command: > > > git clone https://github.com/krh/vkcube.git > cd vkcube > Copy to clipboard 3. To configure, run the following command: > > > meson setup build -Dxcb=true > Copy to clipboard 4. To compile and generate a binary, run the following command: > > > ninja -C build > Copy to clipboard > > > The generated binary file is available at: `$PWD/build/`. For example, `/vkcube/build/`. 5. To start the procedure, open a new SSH terminal using the IP address of the device and run the following command: > > > mount -o remount,rw / > mount -o remount,rw /usr > killall weston > export XDG_RUNTIME_DIR=/run/user/1000 && mkdir -p $XDG_RUNTIME_DIR && weston --continue-without-input --idle-time=0 --backend=drm-backend.so --xwayland > Copy to clipboard 6. To start the VKCube application, open the original SSH terminal using the IP address of the device and run the following commands: > > > cd /vkcube/build > Copy to clipboard > > > mkdir -p /etc/data > Copy to clipboard > > > scp -r vkcube root@[IP-address-of-the-device]: /etc/data > Copy to clipboard > > > scp -r /tmp/sysroots/qcom-armv8a/usr/lib/libxc*/usr/lib/ > Copy to clipboard 7. Open a new SSH terminal using the IP address of the device, and run the following command: . /etc/profile export XDG_RUNTIME_DIR=/run/user/1000 mkdir --parents $XDG_RUNTIME_DIR chmod 0700 $XDG_RUNTIME_DIR export WAYLAND_DISPLAY=wayland-1 export DISPLAY=:0 chmod 777 /etc/data/vkcube ./etc/data/vkcube Copy to clipboard ## Next steps - [Debug graphic issues](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-19/topic/debug.html#debug-graphics-issues) - [Profile GPU performance issues](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-19/topic/graphics_developer_tools.html#graphics-developer-tools) - [Supported extensions](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-19/topic/supported_extensions.html#supported-extensions) Last Published: May 13, 2026 [Previous Topic Graphics overview](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/80-80022-19/topics/graphics-overview.md) [Next Topic Snapdragon Profiler tool](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/80-80022-19/topics/graphics_developer_tools.md)