> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://dragonwingdocs.qualcomm.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Install Qualcomm® Launcher

> Download and install Qualcomm® Launcher from the Qualcomm Software Center.

## Download and install

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Windows">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open the Qualcomm Software Center">
        Navigate to the [Qualcomm Launcher download page](https://softwarecenter.qualcomm.com/catalog/item/Qualcomm_Launcher).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Select your host platform">
        Choose **Windows** as the Operating System and select the architecture that matches your host machine.

        <Frame caption="Select the OS and architecture for your host machine">
          <img src="https://mintcdn.com/qualcomm-prod/ajmq44Q1W0vLtUT4/Tools/Qualcomm-Launcher/images/software-center-platform-selection.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ajmq44Q1W0vLtUT4&q=85&s=ba32a8ce350197f000b3d88acddb8033" alt="Qualcomm Software Center — OS and architecture selection" width="1578" height="816" data-path="Tools/Qualcomm-Launcher/images/software-center-platform-selection.png" />
        </Frame>
      </Step>

      <Step title="Download the latest version">
        Select the latest available version from the list and click **Download**. A `.exe` installer will be saved to your machine.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Run the installer">
        Double-click the `.exe` file and follow the on-screen prompts. Once installation finishes, Qualcomm® Launcher is ready to use.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Linux">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open the Qualcomm Software Center">
        Navigate to the [Qualcomm Launcher download page](https://softwarecenter.qualcomm.com/catalog/item/Qualcomm_Launcher).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Select your host platform">
        Choose **Linux** as the Operating System and select the architecture that matches your host machine.

        <Frame caption="Select the OS and architecture for your host machine">
          <img src="https://mintcdn.com/qualcomm-prod/ajmq44Q1W0vLtUT4/Tools/Qualcomm-Launcher/images/software-center-platform-selection.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ajmq44Q1W0vLtUT4&q=85&s=ba32a8ce350197f000b3d88acddb8033" alt="Qualcomm Software Center — OS and architecture selection" width="1578" height="816" data-path="Tools/Qualcomm-Launcher/images/software-center-platform-selection.png" />
        </Frame>
      </Step>

      <Step title="Download the latest version">
        Select the latest available version from the list and click **Download**. A `.deb` package will be saved to your machine.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Install the package">
        Open a terminal and run:

        ```bash theme={null}
        sudo apt install ./qualcomm-launcher_*.deb
        ```

        Once installation finishes, Qualcomm® Launcher is ready to use.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="macOS">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open the Qualcomm Software Center">
        Navigate to the [Qualcomm Launcher download page](https://softwarecenter.qualcomm.com/catalog/item/Qualcomm_Launcher).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Select your host platform">
        Choose **macOS** as the Operating System and select the architecture that matches your host machine.

        <Frame caption="Select the OS and architecture for your host machine">
          <img src="https://mintcdn.com/qualcomm-prod/ajmq44Q1W0vLtUT4/Tools/Qualcomm-Launcher/images/software-center-platform-selection.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ajmq44Q1W0vLtUT4&q=85&s=ba32a8ce350197f000b3d88acddb8033" alt="Qualcomm Software Center — OS and architecture selection" width="1578" height="816" data-path="Tools/Qualcomm-Launcher/images/software-center-platform-selection.png" />
        </Frame>
      </Step>

      <Step title="Download the latest version">
        Select the latest available version from the list and click **Download**. A `.pkg` installer will be saved to your machine.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Run the installer">
        Double-click the `.pkg` file and follow the on-screen prompts. Once installation finishes, Qualcomm® Launcher is ready to use.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Note>
  Ensure you select the architecture of your **host machine** when downloading.
</Note>

## Next step

Once installed, proceed to [Flash the Operating System](./flash-os) to select a development kit and flash an OS image.