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KIES and drivers and Mini Kies .....

It is my understanding there is no official US release for Kies for the Captivate.
I had to uninstal all Samsung drivers and installed Mini Kies which loaded it's own drivers.....so I could update the FW to JH7. However I think I had to use USB bugging mode and now the Kies selection in USB shows as "Kies (FW Upgrade)" (Win 7 (64bit)
Seems to me there are many versions of Drivers and Kies floating around..
Is there a current application of Kies that will work for the US and does it come with drivers as well or do we still have to load drivers separately. IN Kies mode the full Kies program would just make the phone beep and not see it.
Which is why I loaded mini Kies. I want to use Kies but want a working application with proper drivers and able to connect the phone every time. Is there such a thing yet? For WIN 7 64?

I installed Mini-Kies on my Win 7 64 bit machine as well. What I did was start Mini-Kies on the pc and then plug in my Cappy. When the phone asked I selected Kies and my pc installed new drivers. Once these installed correctly Mini-Kies saw my phone and reported no firmware update (I got the ota fine).
Dunno if this will help you. Good luck.

cappysw10 said:
I installed Mini-Kies on my Win 7 64 bit machine as well. What I did was start Mini-Kies on the pc and then plug in my Cappy. When the phone asked I selected Kies and my pc installed new drivers. Once these installed correctly Mini-Kies saw my phone and reported no firmware update (I got the ota fine).
Dunno if this will help you. Good luck.
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All went well with Mini Kies, I was ws wondering if there is a Regualr Kies available that comes with drivers on the install like Mini kies did. Now that I haemini Kies working I am afraid to load a larger version and mess up any furure Updates (Froyo???LOL)
Mini Kies is the way to go for the latest update for sure.

[Q] unable to get kies working on w7 64, tried everything how can I flash firmware?

Hi all,
I am unable to get Kies to recognise my galaxy s (when in Kies mode) or windows for that matter. I've tried installing the samsung usb drivers etc using the latest version of kies, still doesn't work.
What options do I have now in terms of firmware flashing? (I'm not installing 32bit xp just to flash my phone)
Cheers

if you search the forums you will find your answer, which will be along the line sof using Odin, very easy to use, so good luck and enjoy.

win7-64bit and kies connection semi-working method
I've tried almost all methods mentioned on different forums...but since i'm unwilling to mess to much around i've opted for this way:
using latest kies 1.5.3. 80something... on win7 64 bit..
remove the lockpattern from the phone if yo uhave it enabled
install kies...remove the kies autostart option and the kies trayagent
do the repair drivers and reboot
ones the bios screen is done..have the phone unlocked and connect to pc/laptop
wait and wait some more after login to windows..
one most occasions windows will finally tell you it have a new device ready for you...then open kies and life is good.. at least until like in my case the laptop goes into powersave mode and the connections are broken and I have to do the reboot step again
the firmware update from jf__ something to jm__ something was a hassle...but after a few attempts to run it the darn thing finally worked..
hope this helps

thanks for the help b, tried it but didn't work
I think the official word from samsung is that kies does not support windows 7 64.
Seriously regret ever getting this phone.

ardll said:
thanks for the help b, tried it but didn't work
I think the official word from samsung is that kies does not support windows 7 64.
Seriously regret ever getting this phone.
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i am with win7 x64, fine here
using odin to flash rom is dam easy job.

Kies updated to _82 today.

the _82 update fixed closing the firmware updater for me that was in the last 2 builds on win7 x64 , it promptly closes having not used up more than 33mb ram when I click cancel or close after checking for new firmware, previously it billowed up to over 1300mb use and really flawed my system until it, kies and the connection manager were terminated fully.
http://www.samsung.de/de/support/detail.aspx?aguid=47e29085-4dff-4b5c-b8ab-dd9b9c8b70f8&dl=software

try the new PC Studio software for SGS
download link and detailed info on SGS wiki, click my link

Kies doesnt recognize Galaxy Tab (SOLVED)

So I got my tab today. But Win 7 x64 (i have 3 machines with x64 and none with x86 at home) doesnt recognize the device.
There are no drivers in the manager and nothing happens when i choose Kies on the galaxys usb connection menu.
Kies does see that the device is in storage mode, but if i change it to kies connect windows doesnt even give me the plug and play sound. Nothing.
EDIT:
The trouble was the non-stock launcher
Heres what to do if youre having troubles:
1. download Home Switcher from Market and set it to Touchwiz launcher
2. connect to Kies (im using 1.5.3.10092_58_8)
Proceed to root and enjoy!

I have the same problem but your solution does not work for me.

Well that's weird, I have a notebook with Windows 7 x64 and apparently the latest official version of Kies, haven't had a single problem for the Galaxy Tab to be recognized...
I'm not sure which version number I have: I have downloaded Kies on samsung.de, then after the installation I was prompted that an update was available, so I have installed the update of Kies.
Then I have connected the Tab to my computer in Kies mode, the drivers have automatically installed, and Kies recognized my device directly...

Same problem
running on vista 32 the phone isnt didectable trying to unistall the usb drivers and install another recommended one then will sea

Didn't work for me either. Also, btw. Kies is complete crap and does really intrusive stuff. Tmobile garbage apps permanently installed on the device, etc. I don't think I'll ever really understand what the product people think at these companies.
Rant over.
Anybody working on a root that's a little more direct?

Weird. Kies kept saying it didn't recognize the device, but the root app appears to have worked. Need to try an actual root thing to see if its for real.

Whoops. spoke too soon. Didn't actually root.

So just to be sure. It is ok to use Win7 x64 for Kies general use and more importantly to do any future software upgrades?
Its just that win7 is not a supported OS.
mea.samsungmobile.com/ENG/support/softwaremanuals/softwareKiesUpdate.do?phone_model=GT-P1000#how
Thanks.

vs2 said:
So just to be sure. It is ok to use Win7 x64 for Kies general use and more importantly to do any future software upgrades?
Its just that win7 is not a supported OS.
mea.samsungmobile.com/ENG/support/softwaremanuals/softwareKiesUpdate.do?phone_model=GT-P1000#how
Thanks.
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I've been using it just fine with Win7 x64 for the last six months or so, for my Galaxy S devices, give or take the usual Kies bull**** that will happen on any OS.

Thanks. I see they just released new software which supports Win7.
mea.samsungmobile.com/ENG/support/softwaremanuals/software.do?phone_model=GT-P1000&sw_type=SW

Fixed! - Cannot install MTP USB driver
I had a problem when I plugged in my SGT in Kies mode for the first time the MTP driver failed to install and gave an error. Then Kies could not see the Tab.
Fixed it by uninstalling Kies, upgrading Windows Media player to latest version then re-installing Kies.
Read it in a forum somewhere and it worked first time.
Hope it helps someone else

In Ontario Canada with a Bell Galaxy Tab
And... none of the above solutions have worked for me... any other suggestions?

GREAT!!!with this trick finally i can connect my tab to the notebook!!thanks a lot...

I tried to unistall kies,reinstall kies,uninstall driver, reinstall driver, .........
but never Kies recognized my SGT.
But finally I've solved in this way:
- Disable usb debug mode
- Set usb to kies mode
- Lock the screen <-- very important step.If I don't do this, kies doesn't recognize my Tab
- Connect Tab via USB to my Win7 64Bit
- Start Kies
For reference:
I've a SGT rooted and latest version of Kies (2.xxxx).
Hope it helps someone else

limonxda said:
I tried to unistall kies,reinstall kies,uninstall driver, reinstall driver, .........
but never Kies recognized my SGT.
But finally I've solved in this way:
- Disable usb debug mode
- Set usb to kies mode
- Lock the screen <-- very important step.If I don't do this, kies doesn't recognize my Tab
- Connect Tab via USB to my Win7 64Bit
- Start Kies
For reference:
I've a SGT rooted and latest version of Kies (2.xxxx).
Hope it helps someone else
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How do you set it to kies mode?

Simply, on SGT, go to Settings Menu
tap on wireless --> Usb and then select Kies.

thanks @limonxda, but your suggestion didn't work for me. KIES still doesn't recognize my Tab.
Does anyone have any more suggestions?

I have a verizon GTAB and they seem to have removed the KIES Mode from the selection.
I guess they want us to use their VCast software only.

I ended up fpashing my tab with roto fw and now it connects to kies just fine.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App

I know this thread is a bit old, but I wanted to say thanks for your posting here. I was having trouble getting Kies to recognise my Galaxy Tab. However, after switching back to the Samsung Launcher from LauncherPro, it has recognised my Tab and is installing some large firmware update (hopefully Gingerbread!).
Of course, it would be nice if it told me more specifically what it was updating....
EDIT: Scratch that. An hour of firmware updating and I still seem to be running 2.2. Or specifically, the cryptic firmware version from Kies is:
PDA:JJ7 / PHONE:JK5 / CSC:JJ5 (CPW)

Why can't KIES connect ? I can't upgrade to Froyo now :(

What are the tips/tricks to get KIES to work ?
I am running eclair. Windows 7 64 bit. I installed the 64 bit drivers etc. Im using TouchWiz. It just says connecting device in Kies but it never does.
On the phone, it just keeps looping ....
Anyone help me out? I will donate to your paypal if you can get Kies working for me.

Funkadelick said:
What are the tips/tricks to get KIES to work ?
I am running eclair. Windows 7 64 bit. I installed the 64 bit drivers etc. Im using TouchWiz. It just says connecting device in Kies but it never does.
On the phone, it just keeps looping ....
Anyone help me out? I will donate to your paypal if you can get Kies working for me.
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There is no official support of KIES for Win7 64 bit. It works for some, for less fortunate ones, it doesn't. You can try installing these http://graveyard.hu/SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_x86.zip
OR
You can try Samsung PC Studio http://in.samsungmobile.com/support/softwaremanuals/softwareNpsUpdate.do?phone_model=GT-I9000
OR
Weird still, there have been solutions to this where you can update your windows media player 10/11.
OR
if you are adventurous enough, give a try with ODIN and flash any firmware/ROM you wish.
Good luck.

rajuki said:
There is no official support of KIES for Win7 64 bit. It works for some, for less fortunate ones, it doesn't. You can try installing these http://graveyard.hu/SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_x86.zip
OR
You can try Samsung PC Studio http://in.samsungmobile.com/support/softwaremanuals/softwareNpsUpdate.do?phone_model=GT-I9000
OR
Weird still, there have been solutions to this where you can update your windows media player 10/11.
OR
if you are adventurous enough, give a try with ODIN and flash any firmware/ROM you wish.
Good luck.
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That's the thing, i don't want to be adventurous. I bought this phone straight up and paid over $500 for it and yet I can't update it ? Is this a joke ?
Probably the worst phone / software / customer service ever created. There isn't a phone in history with as much problems as this piece of sh!t.
NO SUPPORT FOR WINDOWS 7 ???????????????
What the FCK is wrong with these people? They thing we are all running windows 98 or something? Stupid fcks.

Funkadelick said:
What are the tips/tricks to get KIES to work ?
I am running eclair. Windows 7 64 bit. I installed the 64 bit drivers etc. Im using TouchWiz. It just says connecting device in Kies but it never does.
On the phone, it just keeps looping ....
Anyone help me out? I will donate to your paypal if you can get Kies working for me.
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It works for me and i have done it a couple of times.
First you need to install it with administrator rights.
Put the phone so it go into kies mod automatic.
Use the latest kies.
Reinstall the driver if windows don't se it. You have the options in kies.
If it still don't work download android sdk and follow all info there. There is also drivers you can install with it.
I don't remember but i think it 32-bits. But that's okay.
If you can get adb to work( adb shell) then kies should see it.
Sometime you need to install drivers that windows installs.
Just go to device manager and put your usb cabel in the phone and watch when you see the phone shows up in device manager.
Install the drivers then pull out the cabel. Then install the drivers with kies. Then put the cabel in with kies open.
It should work.......
**Using my own JPU kernel, z4mod, 339MB Ram and ext2 filesystem**

I had the same issue. Samsung advised that you re-update the drivers (double click the exe file in usb drivers within program files - kies), and this did the trick. Although i have to do this everytime i want to use kies but seeing as i only need it when the updates come i have no issue.
Stupid samsung and their unkown reason for not taking OTA updates.

DamianGto said:
It works for me and i have done it a couple of times.
First you need to install it with administrator rights.
Put the phone so it go into kies mod automatic.
Use the latest kies.
Reinstall the driver if windows don't se it. You have the options in kies.
If it still don't work download android sdk and follow all info there. There is also drivers you can install with it.
I don't remember but i think it 32-bits. But that's okay.
If you can get adb to work( adb shell) then kies should see it.
Sometime you need to install drivers that windows installs.
Just go to device manager and put your usb cabel in the phone and watch when you see the phone shows up in device manager.
Install the drivers then pull out the cabel. Then install the drivers with kies. Then put the cabel in with kies open.
It should work.......
**Using my own JPU kernel, z4mod, 339MB Ram and ext2 filesystem**
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silly question - how do you install with admin rights ?

silly question - how do you install with admin rights ?
Right click Run as admin.
jje

Kies, Win7 64bit, won't connect, but works fine in XP

I just installed Kies on my Win7 64bit laptop, and the tab won't connect. I'm able to browse the filesystem in explorer, and there are no errors in device manager. Kies just sits there "Connecting..." with the spinning arrows. I've got an old WinXP machine, and the tab connects just fine to Kies there. Any ideas? I tried searching the forum, but my search mojo must be pretty low, as I turned up nothing maching these symptoms.
Edit: I've got the latest Kies 2.3.3.12085_7, and my Tab 8.9 has the stock ICS update.

Just tried using Kies via WiFi, and although it took a couple minutes, it seems to be working. I'd like to get it to work via USB, since I'll be doing file transfters, and USB will be much faster.

I can also confirm the problem with connecting my P7300 to Win7 64 bit and latest Kies. I just see the "Connecting" message but was never able to actually successfully connect. I haven't had a chance to test with XP yet.
You can use Kies WiFi for now but you won't be able to use other important features such as firmware upgrade through WiFi.

oryan_dunn said:
Just tried using Kies via WiFi, and although it took a couple minutes, it seems to be working. I'd like to get it to work via USB, since I'll be doing file transfters, and USB will be much faster.
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I have win7 64 bits and my Kies works just fine. Try to re-install the samsung drivers and/or switch the usb port where you connected your tablet.

pedrotorres said:
I have win7 64 bits and my Kies works just fine. Try to re-install the samsung drivers and/or switch the usb port where you connected your tablet.
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same with me i have no probs connecting via usb on win7 64 (iam using it on 2 different machines) but i was never able to connect via wifi.isn't kies written in java ? maybe its up to javaruntime version.

pedrotorres said:
I have win7 64 bits and my Kies works just fine. Try to re-install the samsung drivers and/or switch the usb port where you connected your tablet.
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What version of Kies do you have installed?
stavro said:
same with me i have no probs connecting via usb on win7 64 (iam using it on 2 different machines) but i was never able to connect via wifi.isn't kies written in java ? maybe its up to javaruntime version.
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I can take a look at the JRE and work that angle.
I emailed Samsung support, and their response was they wanted me to call them.

2.3.3.12085_7_5

Kies is crap. They seem to have released 2-3 versions in the last week or so.
I have found that after updating and it starts detecting drivers to not allow it to download from Windows update.
This doesn't always work. I manually nuked all drivers last night by deleting from Computer Management and removed Kies. Reboot and reinstall Kies and cancelled windows update driver checks and tonight it works again....Struggled with same issues with the last two Kies updates....