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Qualcomm has officially stated there are "no plans to open source DSP headers as of now" for its Snapdragon X platforms, effectively closing a GitHub issue related to this request. This decision, announced on March 21, 2026, significantly dampens hopes within the Linux community for comprehensive, upstream--friendly support for Snapdragon X devices. The lack of open DSP headers complicates efforts to achieve full Linux functionality, with Canonical still relying on patched packages and a Qualcomm--specific kernel for many Snapdragon X systems. This situation has led to challenges for hardware vendors, with TUXEDO, for instance, canceling its Snapdragon X1 Elite Linux laptop due to suitability issues with Linux, citing problems with BIOS updates, fan control, KVM virtualization, USB4, video decoding, and battery life.