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.
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.
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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.
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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)
Hello,
My friend told me that after installing KIES 2.0, REG HACK no longer works.
I won't be able to install KIES on my computer for another week or so.
Can anybody verify if this is true?
It was really the easiest way for me to upgrade firmwares.
It would be a real pity if this is true...
[email protected] said:
Hello,
My friend told me that after installing KIES 2.0, REG HACK no longer works.
I won't be able to install KIES on my computer for another week or so.
Can anybody verify if this is true?
It was really the easiest way for me to upgrade firmwares.
It would be a real pity if this is true...
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Kies 2.0 creates a new reg. key so yes the existing hack will not work.
Whether or not there is a reg. hack to be found I cannot say. If there is I am sure it will in the near future.
Sent from my SHW-M110S
I can't upgrade to froyo using Kies - what's the best way to go, Kies 2.0 or the older versions ?
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My friend told me that after installing KIES 2.0, REG HACK no longer works.
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This is correct. Kies 2 creates a whole new entries in registry, I also think we won't be able to update firmware via registry hack anymore.
Funkadelick said:
I can't upgrade to froyo using Kies - what's the best way to go, Kies 2.0 or the older versions ?
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I did the update in both versions - used registry hacking in 1.5 and normal update in 2. Both versions worked fine for me.
I have windows 7 X64 - Kies 2.0 doesn't like it.
I can connect it, and it says all the drivers etc. is installed (i even installed the x64 drivers) but it just sits on "connecting" for hours and does nothing (despite the phone saying it is "connected)
I also use Win7 x64 and didn't have any problems with version 2.
Try reinstalling drivers via tools > install driver.
But it will still take some time to connect the phone first time (took about 5 min in my case). And try rebooting your PC, it could help
Good day,
First i would like to apologize if my question is posted in a wrong place.. I tried to post it in development section but was not allowed coz im new user
anyway,
I have vio win 7 64 bit. I used to be able to connect my phone and do my updates. I beleive since the last Keis update and my laptop won't ecognize my phone. I tried reinstalled the driver but it give me the follow failed message
Device driver software was not successfuly installled
Bluetooth peripheral device No driver found
Bluetooth peripheral device No driver found
Bluetooth peripheral device No driver found
Can anybody help me out?
Driver win 7 x64 is part of KIES .
Suggest complete removal of KIES and Samsung followed by an install of latest version of Kies .
jje
I had major issues with kies on x64 finally uninstalled it & booted into a safe mode with networking & installed it successfully.
Try if that works in your case too.