Abstract: An apparatus includes a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, and a download program stored in the memory. The processor operates according to the download program to create a link list at the beginning of a downloadable file. The link list describes the number and size of the memory images that are being downloaded making downloading more flexible. Then the processor operates according to the download program to download the file to a base station. This reduces the amount of application download time and allows for incremental updates of separate pieces of application firmware.