Guys, quick question. Every time I switch my laptop on, Kies says there is a firmware upgrade.
So, I switch from ADW Launcher to the stock Samsung Home, fire up MTP, and sync up.
Then Kies does nothing. The firmware I have is JMI / JMA / JM4 (SER).
Is there something I need to do?
Thanks.
It tells you there is a firmware upgrade before you have connected device
Are you sure its not telling you their is a kies update instead?
Try uninstalling kies and ten installing latest version from samsung site, see what happens.
Do we know how/when Kies checks for updated firmware? Is there a way of making it check (there's a "Check for updates" option in the Help menu, but that seems to just talk about updates for Kies itself)?
I think it checks when you connect the device and kies recognizes it..
as it shows in the general tab after some time if any update is available!!
Related
Hey guys,
Is there a way to download the official firmware update outside Kies but perform the upgrade from within it?
The problem is I have a crappy internet connection and everytime I try to upgrade via Kies, a little time after Kies starts to download the upgrade, the download stops and I get the "No response from server" error.
Maybe there's a way to change the timeout value, so Kies keeps trying instead of dropping the download?
Thanks.
Use odin like everyone else. Check on Dev thread, no use uses kies
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Thanks ickyboo. Already downloading fw to flash through Odin.
I don't have any of the 3 button combos anymore (for some reason?) but I used to lol. I can't get into download mode or clockwork mod even through ROM manager, the phone simply reboots.
Because of the download mode problem, I can't access my phone via Odin, and the kies connection is sketchy, as it doesn't often connect to my I9000, it just sits at 'connecting..'.
Luckily its being connected today and I would like to update to 2.2 froyo!
My current software is 2.1update 1 and my firmware version is
PDA:JF3 / PHONE:JPM / CSC:JF3 (VOD)
I live in Scotland, and 2.2 has been released for i9000 in this location, but when I get connected to Kies, I get a message saying This version of the device cannot be updated.
Kies version: 2.0.0.11014_49
Help would be greeeat !
Try using Kies patcher, where you can spoof your location code.
Its now available also for Kies 2.0:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835628
Bad news, my phones ****ed now.
I foolishly bought a Galaxy S from ebay that had previously been unlocked from Orange.
The handset still had some range software installed.
I was given some possibly incorrect advise, due to not being able to update phone through Kids. I then downloaded firmware 2.3.2 from samware. I then downloaded Odin and followed the tutorial. I am now unable to even connect my phone to Kies and the phone feels sluggish and has crashed twice.
Can anyone help? Thanks
Right first of all can you connect the phone to the computer ?? example: USB mass storage ??
secondly do you have the 3 button combo ??? (recovery and download mode)
if yes to both, get yourself 2.2.1 firmware from samfirmware.com (something like I9000XWJS5 or JS8) they seem to be the latest releases.
follow the instructions found on the website to flash the firmware and then report back.
Problems
Thanks for you`re advice. Flashed firmware and phone seems to be ok, but i`m still unable to connect to Kies. Kies just says connecting but never connects.
Try this.
- Go to settings>wireless and network>usb settings. Put it on "ask on connection"
- Start Kies. Wait for it to load.
- now connect your phone to your pc. It asks what kind of connection on your phone. Choose Kies.
- hopefully now it loads in Kies
If this doesnt work try reinstalling Kies.
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Sorted.
Thanks for the help.
hey guys today I got some new firmware update, so I updated (70mbish), and after reboot it tells me there's another firmware update (15mbish) so I tried to update that too, but it keeps failing. so maybe I thought I should do it via kies air, but wasn't sure how to do it at all. Thanks and please let me know.
And firmware uptdate isn't possible per Kies Air yet.
you've got two possibilitys:
1. OTA (Over the Air) in Settings -> Info -> Software-update, but cause of the fail, see second.
2. connect ur phone with a pc, wehe Kies is installed. then select firmware-update, and let kies do it for u.
I hope i could help u and sorry for my bad english.
Schnizel.
Hi all,
I need help here. My phone (with stock Android 2.3.6) does not upgrade through OTA and therefore I only rely on Kies.
Kies says that there is a firmware upgrade available, but when I start the upgrade process, it stops (mostly between 13 to 15%... only once it went to 65%) and then it stops and says:
"Failed to run firmware upgrade, Unknown error occurred"
I upgraded the Kies to least version already. So please help
you must have a reliable internet connection to update through Kies. If Kies fail just download an ICS ROM and upgrade via PC Odin.
And most importantly read around the threads before doing anything, the search function is your friend, it helps to be informed before jumping into something you are not familiar with.
Thanks rcaballero,
As you rightly said I would not do anything without understanding it first. I am not familiar with pc odin yet and am afraid to use it at the moment.
My internet connection is fine. I have rather tried it on 2 different internet connections till now but still no luck :-(
By the way my Kies is showing that my firmware now is: PDA:LA1 / PHONE:LA4 / CSC:LA1 (PAK)
and new firmware available is: PDA:LPD / PHONE:LPT / CSC:LP7 (PAK)
If I go for download from sammobile, should I search for the same firmware or any newer ICS ROM will work?
you could look for the same or use any other if you cannot find it, I've tried flashing ICS ROMs for India, Poland and Philippines not much of a difference.
Just stick to what's best for you