Hello
Can someone please advise if there have used software update under "Settings > About Phone > Software Update".
As it requires you to create Samsung acoount!!
Does that do the same thing as Kies when connected to the PC?
Thank You
Yes, it's essentially the same thing. Kies will flash newer firmware onto the phone via PC. The Samsung "software update" on the phone delivers the same newer firmware OTA (over the air).
Thank You for all your help
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My Galaxy s 2 has gingerbread 2.3.3 it has
PDA:KE8
PHONE:KE2
CSC:KE2(INU) Indian version
new update has
PDA:KE3
PHONE:KE4
CSC:KE3(INU)
but when download complete via kies , it not abe to update as it says failed to convert in upgrade mode. any one having same issue? any one has here offcial indian version upgrade ? please provide me link for offcial rom for this update.
i have the same problem
first go to the firewall and make kies connect to net
and when you start kies start as administration "right click and run as administration"
or you can update through odin.
nic007rvs said:
My Galaxy s 2 has gingerbread 2.3.3 it has
PDA:KE8
PHONE:KE2
CSC:KE2(INU) Indian version
new update has
PDA:KE3
PHONE:KE4
CSC:KE3(INU)
but when download complete via kies , it not abe to update as it says failed to convert in upgrade mode. any one having same issue? any one has here offcial indian version upgrade ? please provide me link for offcial rom for this update.
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You need to make sure that usb debugging is off. That being said, Kies sucks big time. If you want to use Kies try the wireless version seems to be a bit better.
There's a update to Kies available. I went to use it last night & a big update came through ?
Phone not syncing to kies in the 1st place!!
My phone doesn't want to connect to kies, it's written connected on the phone but still gives the connecting to device msg on kies on the PC, kept waiting and waiting, but nothing!
I tried with usb debugging method, the storage medium could be read. But no way with Kies!!!
What's wrong?? Please advice me what to do?
Install latest Kies .
jje
As has been suggested try the wireless version also make sure the phone is connected before you open Kies.
Is there some setting in your phone preventing Kies from connecting.
I've only got my S2 a few days so I'm not really into it yet.
I find that Kies is very very slow in connecting.Seems to take forever but it was quite fast over Bluetooth.
I'm also havin same problem but in my case I cant upgrade firmware via Wifi...
Actually I lost my data cable (though ordered a new one today) but yesterdar a new version of kies came and when connected via wifi ... the upgrade firmware window popped up...
but when I tried upgrading it downloaded some components (Preparing firmware ...) and then on my phone I saw tht its already disconnected n after a few sec an error came up (in kies) saying "FirmwareUpdate has stopped working" .... Interestingly kies application keeps running after this error but disconnected... I've google a lot on this but no luck (I thnk most of d ppl pref to upgrade it via usb and not wifi) ...
Also tried reinstalling kies and "factory reset" phone but no avail.
Plz help as i deadly need this upgrade (as my battery's draining very heavily on wifi.. may be this upgrade improves smthng... )
Hi All.
I recently updated my Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P) from 2.2.1 to 2.3.4 with the procedure mentioned below. My phone appears to be no longer rooted.
My question is what procedure do I follow to regain root access? I'd prefer (but not limited) to do this using a mac.
Thanks in advance,
Rick
Update procedure
Uninstall older versions of Samsung Kies from your computer
Make sure to download the latest version of Samsung Kies software. If you have used a previous version of Samsung Kies, you will need to uninstall it from your computer before you continue. Do the following:
Click Start.
Click All Programs.
Click Samsung.
Click Kies.
Click Uninstall Kies.
Older versions of Samsung Kies are uninstalled.
Download the software update to your computer
Navigate your browser to "samsung apps website"
Click Download Kies.
The File Download window appears. Click Run.
Select the desired language and follow the on-screen prompts.
Once the application is installed, run the Samsung Kies program.
Install the software update on your smartphone
Connect your smartphone to your computer with the USB cable provided in the box.
Select Samsung Kies.
Wait for the Samsung Kies program to recognize your smartphone. Samsung Kies will display a pop-up icon to alert that there is a software update available.
Click Update to begin the software upgrade process.
Check the I have read all of the above information checkbox and select Start Upgrade.
NOTE: If the software update notification icon does not display, click the Firmware upgrade icon.
To backup your contact data, ensure that the ' Back up your contacts before upgrading firmware' box is checked, then click Upgrade.
Name the phonebook file and click Save.
If Kies determines that a software upgrade is required/available, click Update.
Review the Caution screen and check the I have read all of the above information checkbox and then select Start Upgrade.
The Save Contacts to Kies server window appears. To:
Save contacts to the Kies server, check the Allow saving checkbox.
Not save contacts to the Kies server, check the Proceed without saving checkbox.
Click Next.
The Software will be downloaded from Kies server.
NOTE: This process can up to 60 minutes. Once the software has been downloaded from Kies server, Gingerbread 2.3 upgrade will start.
When the upgrade is complete, your smartphone will restart. Click Close to exit Kies.
The software update is installed on your smartphone.
I have an ace bought from abroad and wanted to update via kies. Whenever I plug in my ace kies says that this device is not supported for update. The fw vision is 2.2.1
Can anyone inform how can I make kies to accept my device for update ?
Flash your phone to another stock rom using Odin, you don't have to use Kies.
I use Mac and it is not possible or problematic to use Odin for updates. I just wanted to know why kies refuses or does not update abroad device.
I have a Samsung S2 (UK version), which is running perfectly. But whenever I check for updates on the phone, I get a "Connection failed" message. This always happen. But I have no connection problems. I presume that this phone simply does not update OTA?
I think that you are meant to use Samsung Kies to update the phone? I have downloaded and installed this software on my laptop, which runs Windows 8 Developer Preview. But Kies will not run. When I try, I get a "Kies has stopped working" error message. This happens every time. I have tried running this application in various compatibility modes.It never works. I presume that Kies does not work with Windows 8?
Assuming both of my presumptions are correct, is there any way that I can check for updates for my phone?
Stock Firmware + Root + Mobile Odin.
I too have a Samsung GS2 (unlocked, unrooted, Carphone Warehouse UK version). When I am connected by wireless to my router I have no trouble connecting to the server but so far all I get is, "No update available" which is correct as I have 2.3.4 installed and 2.3.5 isn't officially available for CPW GS2 yet.
You can check for updates using Check Fus Downloader 2.1 from here:http://fus.nanzen.se/
I'm not sure what is being said here.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S2 in the UK support over the air (OTA) updates? Are you saying that I will get an update for my phone when one is available? Or must I (try to) install Samsung Kies, which is giving me all sorts of problems?
Has anyone managed to installed Kies on a Windows 8 (Dev. Rel.) PC?
bobbyelliott said:
I'm not sure what is being said here.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S2 in the UK support over the air (OTA) updates?
Maybe depend s OTA updates are slowly rolling out you have to try .
Their is no a single UK product they are often network supplied and networks do not always update .
Are you saying that I will get an update for my phone when one is available? Or must I (try to) install Samsung Kies,
Kies will give you an update if their is an update for your product code .
jje
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You said, "I get a "Connection failed" message. This always happen. But I have no connection problems."
My reply was to inform you that I DO get connected and get a reply from Samsung server therefore your assumption that the GS2 cannot get OTA updates because your 'phone doesn't connect does not follow. The fact that the reply from Samsung server says, "No update available" doesn't necessarily mean that OTA updates cannot be had, only that at that time of asking there wasn't any to be had.
You also asked, "is there any way that I can check for updates for my phone?"
I gave you a link for that. You're welcome!
EDIT: To be clear, I am not saying that all updates WILL be available OTA just that OTA updates are possible with GS2.
Is anyone able to tell me if Kies works with Windows 8 Developer Preview?
Never heard that it does as you are the first Win 8 + Kies poster i would guess not .
jje
i am happy to confirm that windows 8 developers release does nor support Samsung Kies.
There is a message whenever i connect the mobile phone and search for updates by Samsung Kies
the message says (The device does not support receiving software updates)
what is the Problem?
How to solve this problem?
ps. I already install and usinstall kies still the same.(asian stock firmware)
Kies on Windows or Mac Osx????
Ignore the message and wait for an update to be available for your phone .
Do not expect an update for your individual phone to be available if no update has been released for your phone product code etc .
jje