# Host system prerequisites

Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-5/topic/prerequisite_tools_on_host_machine.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-5/topic/prerequisite_tools_on_host_machine.html)

The host system should meet the following minimum requirements:
      
- X86 machine.
- At least 200 GB free disk space.
- Linux Distro: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. (Do not use other versions: 14.04/16.04/18.04/19.04).
- Minimum of 16 GB RAM.
- Quad-core CPU, for example, Intel i7-2600 at 3.4 GHz (equivalent or better).

Note: A virtual machine environment is not recommended to build the software.

- **[Update Ubuntu-based packages](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-5/topic/update_ubuntu_packages.html)**
- **[Install Android Debug Bridge and fastboot](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-5/topic/install_android_debug_bridge_and_fastboot.html)**
- **[Install Qualcomm Package Manager (QPM)](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-5/topic/install_qualcomm_package_manager_qpm.html)**
- **[Install Product Configuration Assistant Tool (PCAT)](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-5/topic/install_product_configuration_assistant_tool_pcat.html)**

**Parent Topic:** [Update software](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-5/topic/update_platform_software.html)

Last Published: Nov 25, 2025

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