---
title: "Qualcomm Enhanced SDK"
url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/products/qesdk"
description: "Qualcomm Enhanced SDK (QESDK) helps developers create new features on Snapdragon mobile platforms, including unlocking specific API references that will benefit developers."
---

# Qualcomm Enhanced SDK

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### Unlock the true performance of Snapdragon platforms.

The Qualcomm® Enhanced SDK provides developers the ability to unlock unique, advanced features and APIs on Snapdragon platforms to create the best user experience for the end users.

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## Benefits

#### Create better user experiences

The Qualcomm® Enhanced SDK unlocks certain APIs and functionalities for the discerning developer to access advanced features. Ultilizing these APIs, OEMs and 3rd party application developers can improve the user experience of their applications.  

#### Ultimate flexibility

There are many ways developers can boost performance and user experience on devices powered by Snapdragon. The Qualcomm Enhanced SDK takes things to the next level, offering developers the flexibility to unlock even more features and improved performance.  

#### On-device computing is the future

Qualcomm Enhanced SDK offers on-device APIs for the best speed, low latency and best-in-class privacy. These secure APIs are lightweight, minimizing storage and allowing developers to do more with products powered by Snapdragon.   

## Getting started

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#### Download QESDK

Download the SDK from the [Software tab](https://www.qualcomm.com/products/application/smartphones/qesdk.html#Software), follow the [QESDK Bring-up and Sample Application User Guide](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/resource/topics/80-PV345-88/introduction.html) to prepare for your project.

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#### Generate a license key

Request an evaluation key and sign the app with the provided key

[Contact us for a license key](https://www.qualcomm.com/support/contact/forms/qesdk-license-key-request)

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#### Prototype

Evaluate your application’s behavior with a Snapdragon feature either on a Qualcomm Reference Device or a Qualcomm Platform Solutions SDK-supported commercial phone