Snapdragon X2 laptops need a quick update to stop getting the wrong graphics drivers

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A small but important fix is rolling out for early Snapdragon X2 laptops.

Studio photos of the 2026 ASUS Zenbook A16 laptop featuring the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor.
The ASUS Zenbook A16 is one of the first laptops to ship with a Snapdragon X2 chip. (Image credit: Daniel Rubino | Windows Central)

The first Snapdragon X2 PCs are here, or at least just around the corner. Reviewers have shared thoughts on the ASUS Zenbook A16 and the laptop is set to start shipping in the next few weeks.

The Zenbook A16 is powered by a Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor and makes a strong case for the new generation of chips from Qualcomm.

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  • Fixed an issue that could cause incorrect graphics drivers to be downloaded for Snapdragon X2

The update was spotted and shared by Reddit user spinstartshere in the r/snapdragon subreddit.

Since Snapdragon X2 processors are so new, the issue likely affects a small number of users, but it's important to keep your system up to date. One user in that Reddit thread noted that the Zenbook A16 tried to install an old driver.

If you have a Snapdragon X2-powered laptop, please share in the comments if you've run into the issue that can cause incorrect graphics drivers to be downloaded.

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