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Getting started quickly with prebuilt images

If you want to get up and running on Qualcomm Linux hardware without going through a full Yocto build, Qualcomm provides ready-to-flash prebuilt images. You can download and flash these images directly onto your device in minutes — no build environment required. This is the recommended starting point if you:
  • Want to evaluate Qualcomm Linux on supported hardware right away.
  • Are exploring the platform before customizing it.
  • Do not yet need to add packages, modify default settings, adapt to custom hardware, or integrate your own applications.
If you need to customize the build — for example, to add additional packages, modify default settings, adapt to custom hardware, or add and remove applications — see Build Qualcomm Linux Using Yocto to go through the full Yocto build workflow.

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Download prebuilt images

  1. Open the Prebuilts.
  2. Go to the Artifactory links to prebuilt flashable images and eSDK table.
  3. Download the prebuilt flashable image (.rootfs.qcomflash.tar.gz) for your target device.
  4. Optionally, download the Platform eSDK from the same table.
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. Download it if you plan to extend or customize the prebuilt image later without performing a full build from source.

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Flash the prebuilt images

Once you have downloaded the prebuilt flashable image, follow the flashing instructions in the Flash Software Images. The flashing procedure covers:
  • Updating udev rules (one-time prerequisite)
  • Forcing the device into EDL (Emergency Download) mode
  • Installing QDL (Qualcomm Device Loader)
  • Provisioning UFS storage (one-time prerequisite)
  • Flashing SAIL (applicable to IQ-9075 and IQ-8275 kits)
  • Selecting the correct CDT for your reference kit
  • Flashing the software using QDL or PCAT

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Verify the device is up

After flashing completes and the device reboots, connect to the UART console to confirm Qualcomm Linux has booted successfully. You should see the login prompt for your device: UART console showing Qualcomm Linux Reference Distro 2.0 login prompt on rb3gen2-core-kit after a successful flash Log in with the default credentials — username root and password oelinux123 — to confirm the system is running.

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Next steps

After flashing and booting into Qualcomm Linux, you can:
  • Verify the installed software version — see Set Up the Device.
  • Explore the platform and run applications.
  • When you are ready to customize — add packages, modify configurations, or adapt to your own hardware — return to this guide and start with Build Qualcomm Linux Using Yocto.