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[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.
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can't get official update from 7008- 7392

hi there..
i have installed 7004ROM and unlocked it with chevron n then deployed touch explorer, and copied custclear.provxml...
and ts unlocked now....
and i have updated it to 7008 ROM..
but i can not get any further update
basiclly i was using nodo update , unlocked 7392 ROM, but by mistake downgraded it to 7004, but now can not get any update through zune after 7008, so need help, as i m trying to nstall 7720 mango update..
plz help me out.....
i will b very thank ful, plus i have searched the post, no one had this issue before, so any help will b great..
with regards..
Dr. Jahanzeb

im using htc hd7, with windows 7 x64,
i have installed sdk, net framework. 4, and im using 4.7 zune.
so any help

The updates have been taken offline for the Mango release, apparently.

Have the same problem. Flashed to stock to change language with registry editor, updated to 7008, and now it says my phone is up to date...should i wait, or is there anything to do to fix it ?
Ok, my problem is fixed now - found a solution:
1. Start Zune
2. Turn off Data connection and Wifi on the Phone
3. Connect the Phone with the PC (USB)
4. Start the update search in Zune
5. About 3 seconds later, disconnect your PC from the internet (Turn WLAN off).
6. Zune finds Update.
7. Connect to the internet again and press the update button.
Worked for me at the 3rd attempt. Hope it will help you as well mate.

Irrdial said:
Have the same problem. Flashed to stock to change language with registry editor, updated to 7008, and now it says my phone is up to date...should i wait, or is there anything to do to fix it ?
Ok, my problem is fixed now - found a solution:
1. Start Zune
2. Turn off Data connection and Wifi on the Phone
3. Connect the Phone with the PC (USB)
4. Start the update search in Zune
5. About 3 seconds later, disconnect your PC from the internet (Turn WLAN off).
6. Zune finds Update.
7. Connect to the internet again and press the update button.
Worked for me at the 3rd attempt. Hope it will help you as well mate.
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I did the exact same thing yesterday and everything seemed to have worked like a charm. Some time afterwards it turned out that my firmware wasn't updated. It's still the one that came with the stock ROM I flashed. What about your firmware? Is it the Mango one or older?

At first it went from 7008 to 7392. Then i did this gain and got strange 7403. Having 7403 i didn't need to do this trick as Zune found an update for me and upgraded my phone to 7720 - so after two tries with the trick, and one normal update i got mango. Wonder why is this happening. Will check the firmware in a minute and post it here.
Ok, checked it and asked my friend who had the same problem - it seems that "forcing" the update leave us with old firmware. Fixed it by flashing it again with this official Mango ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254540
Now everything works great.

iwas have same problem yesterday .. but when tried those steps:
1* close zune >>>
2* look at following pictures
3*
4*
5* and then open zune and try 2 update ^_^
ihope it work with u
note :
it will better to flash .7004 rom and then start to update ...

Force mango software update via zune

Ok, If like me you should have your Mango update official through Zune and you haven't there's a way to force Zune to update your Windows Phone 7 Device.
This worked for me on my HD7.
What you need to do
1) Connect your Windows Phone to Zune.
2) Make sure your defiantly connected via USB.
3) Navigate to the settings and then to phone settings.
4)Click the update button. (Zune will now check for updates for your phone)
5) After a COUPLE of SECONDS when Zune still says "checking for update", quickly disconnect from your internet connection. Disconnect whilst Zune is still checking for updates.
6) You will either get a connection error, or you will get a message saying there is an update available for your device. If may take a few times of connecting and disconnecting but you will get the update available message.
7)After receiving the Update Available message, connect back to your internet and click update.
8) Complete the update process. This could take up too 50mins depending on your internet connection.
9) BOOOM. Hello MANGO! =)

One thing to add that I've been reading from folks; if you have 7008, 7390, or 7392, you will get OS upgrade 7403 1st, then it rolls into 7720.68..which is Mango...DO NOT DISCONNECT YOUR PHONE AFTER 7403!!!

Do this works if I'm in RTM 7720? I red somewhere that the oficial update have ICS, it's true?

well, i've tried this trick, but, it doesn't work......
and, i only got an error

it worked
Dude... It worked.... awesome... installing right now. tried first it showed update then in the middle it closed cause Zune was updating at the same time. So had to complete zune update first, then tried again and again and again... 6th try it showed again and now in the middle of update 7.5..
thanks mate

Works a treat - but what about firmware
Hey, just updated it and Mango is working a treat. However a few of the live tiles are broken now...most notably the music and video tile for Zune.
Do you know off hand if forcing also installs firmware? I'm on HTC HD7
Cheers!

Can someone who has tried this please tell me if it actually gives the carrier update or the general unlocked phone one?

Oww Yeah!! Thanks! Work!! :O
HTC HD7 in Brazil

Took 3 attempts, but it worked on that 3rd try...
Awesome...

Wow....its working fine for me.....but it took somuch time to get the update available message....i have tried more than 30times.....finally i got the update...
my mobile.................... network unlocked T-Mobile US version....using in Tata docomo network in INDIA....
Thanks for the idea....
cheers

Sweet ! Worked for me on the first try Thanks a lot !

For those who haven't completed this yet, keep trying, it will work, as for network branded im not all to sure. But im sure if there is an carrier update version available,. you will also get it via this method. I cant imagine you will install the unlocked version if you have carrier locked device.
If this method worked for you, please thank me by pressing the thanks button =)

aghhh!!!
DanielT3235 said:
For those who haven't completed this yet, keep trying, it will work, as for network branded im not all to sure. But im sure if there is an carrier update version available,. you will also get it via this method. I cant imagine you will install the unlocked version if you have carrier locked device.
If this method worked for you, please thank me by pressing the thanks button =)
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I'll never buy a Mac again.
Having a complete and utter ***** of a time waiting for, then updating Parallels, then extending my virtual disk, etc., etc., just to install this update.
Update: Some time later, after extending the virtual disk (Parallels), re-installing a bunch of stuff, etc., etc., the update is downloading. All of this is to say that you can follow the forced update procedure using a Mac and Parallels. I probably could have done it using W7Phone Connector and the wireless toggle method, but I live the hard way.
[Just make sure your SIM card is actually IN the phone ... and] [C]lick "Yes" when Parallels asks you whether you'd like to continue the USB device settings in your virtual machine; i.e., when your phone automatically restarts, Parallels won't automatically assign its USB connection to your virtual machine unless you've already set it up to automatically assign the connection to XP/7.

Just tried this for my HTC Trophy I had the and it worked after 10 times...
Just to let you know... Patience is a must I noticed... I found it play up when I moved to different usb port that worked straight away

Worked perfectly for me first time..
Waited about a second before flicking off the wireless on my laptop.
Had to do it 4 times to update Zune and then get all WP7 updates but it was all pretty painless..
WP7 Mango on Telstra in Australia working nicely.. Haven't found anything that doesn't work so far!

Worked perfectly for me... Telstra HD7. Thanks for the tip!!

Holy Crap!
Worked first time for me too. On telstra HD7

Been trying this for my dad's HD7S, but I'm not getting either connection error nor update available. Just get phone is up to date (NoDo). Any suggestions?
I'll keep trying in the meantime.

Hi
I have a HD7 with software version 7.0(7032) i disconnect and all i get is the checking for updates and then get told my phone is up to date (current software 7.0(7032) I do not get any error, am i doing something wrong?

I have an HD7S, When I did this i was on 7390. It updated me to 7392??? Shoulnd't it have gone to 7403 1st, then Mango??? Do i need to rollback and try again???

Computer doesn't detect P990 through USB

Ok guys I'm a noob around here. I've had my P990 for about 7 months and I'm ready to throw it against the wall:crying: I've been searching for info on this type of fault and I read that it happens pretty often. I really didn't have the need to plug my phone to my computer, so I never did, until about two days ago I decided I was bored with my stock phone and decided to install the latest version of android, so I downloaded the LG IV suite. Installed it, I'm following the directions, connect my phone and bam, NOTHING I kept getting an error on the LG suite, can't find phone, check connection and try again. At this time I also notices that my phone was charging through the USB cable. So my basic troubleshooting techniques kicked in, and performed the basic steps:
-Made sure Mass storage only box is checked
-Switched USB cable
-Re-installed the driver
-Downloaded the latest driver from LG website
-Downloaded drivers recommended by XDA
-Tried two other computers with two different OS
So none of this worked:crying:
After monkeying around for a couple of hours with my phone, I read somewhere on this forum to take out the battery, connect to USB cable to your computer, hold down the power and volume down buttons at the same time, this would put my phone in some mode, I don't know what that mode is, but decided to do it. My phone powers up, then I see the green android little man with a white box and an arrow coming out of the box. Ok, finish doing it's thing and then it reboots. I go into my phone and find that everything has been erased and the phone was back to it's original state when I received it over the mail.
Since my phone is back to stock, I decided to go the root road. Downloaded SuperOneClick, installed it connect my phone via USB and I'm back to step one. I get nothing!!! So then I decide to go the root flash road. So I downloaded the z4root adk file and put in the flash, pop the flash in my phone and nothing. Can't see my flash card on my phone (never used an SD card on my phone and decided to buy one for this instance). Kept reading on-line and found that I need a file manager application, so I installed Linda Manager on phone, opened the z4root adk file and installed on my phone. So now I'm getting very excited and I'm giggling like a school girl because I'm starting to see light at the end of the tunnel. So I run the z4root application and go with permanent selection, the application start the root, then BAMMMMMMM. The application just stops and my phone takes me to my home page. I decide to restart the z4root application and I can't get the app to run. I re-booted my phone, restarted the app, and keep getting stuck. The app stops and I can't never successfully get a root. I'm out of ideas, I've going at it with my phone for two day and reading on the net.
The two thing I want to accomplish is to be able to use my phone via the USB cable and to root my phone. Can you guys point me in the right direction. At this point I'm willing to try anything on my phone since everything got erased.
by the way here's is what stock I'm running on my phone:
Android version: 2.2.2
Baseband version: 1035.21_20110725
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9
Built number: FRG83G
LGE version: LGP990-V10d
My computer is running Windows Vista, I also tried a Window 7 and a Windows XP computer and still nothing for the USB.
I would appreciate any help guys, throw me a bone over here:laugh:

Same thing happened to my friend. No USB detection (the phone was charging through usb but nothing showed up on the pc). He tried everything then he called me (I have o2x too) , i tried everything you did too. His pc detected my o2x , but when he connected his (on the same cable) ... nothing .
Finally he remembered the phone had warranty and took it to tech suppport. First they reflashed it , but when he tried it home ... nothing . He took it to support again , they kept it for about 10 days and told him they had to change the motherboard.
Phone works now.
He was on stock froyo too , Vodafone Romania version.
Sent from my Optimus 2X using Tapatalk

On another threat I found more similar problems.
kohos said:
Sorry for the bump, but I got some update.
when dialing the above mentioned 1809#*990# in the Port menu, switching from default AP USB to AP/CP UART gave me life signs.
After switching to AP UART I linked the Unknown device driver to lgusbdiag.inf located in C:/ProgramFiles(x86)/LG United Mobile Driver.
Suddenly it started installing it and is now recognized as: LGE Platform Android USB Device.
Once disconnected I lose USB again, I'm able to recreate the first steps though even in default AP USB mode by now.
The only thing I need USB for is for flashing a custom recovery but the only thing I don't have is ADB somehow : / Clockwork telling me: device not found.
Any help on this one?
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I tried this, but unfortunately it didn't work, I can't even see my device under Manage/Device Manager.
brymarti said:
i tried that but it only charge
theres a weird thing in my cp when i switch to cp uart my o2x says it charging even i dont connect it to my pc or charge it
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I get the exact same symptom, as soon as I change from AP USB to AP/CP UART, my battery icon on my phone goes to charging, without the being plugged in
Well I'm pretty tired of monkeying around with this phone, but I really like phone and really don't want to change model. So I decided to order a brand new one:laugh:
I should be getting it within the next two week, hopefully that doesn't give me the same problem
I'll keep you guys updated.

Help??
A very good friend of us noobs toying with our O2x's are Paul O'Brien.
I could not get any other flashing tool to root my O2X other than his. Here is link to his guide:
modaco.com/topic/335474-25-mar-nvflash-stock-rom-release-v10b-dated-1300166062-15032011/#entry1645587
He also has the tool to completely restore your O2X back to factory standards, and in the O2X forum here you will find all the different stock roms, you need to get your phone back to these factory standards and restore your warranty.
After you flashed your phone and get ready to try all the marvellous ROMs, waiting on the other side, I can only recommend to purchase the PRO version of Clock Work Mod, it really brings out the fun in rooting your phone.
Seeing your description of your troubles, I think you have softwareproblems, more than hardware problems, so a complete flash and maybe restore, will likely solve many if not all of your problems.
Best regards
Mike
And dont forget to show your support to the developers, they do a marvellous job for us!!!

Thanks mike,
I followed the link you provided and did a lot of reading. So decided to try that method. No luck with that, my computer doesn't detect APX mode while holding down both volume keys. I tried it like 10 times every time holding the keys at different intervals. I even tried it on my wife's laptop running windows 7, didn't work either.
I did find a lot of good info on the link you posted.
Thanks, just waiting on my new O2x to come in the mail.

Possible solution
Some days ago, I also had a problem connecting my LG Optimus 2X to my PC (Windows 7).
I solved my problem using this instructions I found in the G2X forum, by conspirator_boff user (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15899923&postcount=10)
Similar issue. This worked for me on Win 7.
Uninstall the LG Drivers and reinstall the G2x 2.2 package from LG.COM /us/support/mc-support/mobile-phone-support.jsp (I can't post links)
Plug the phone in and go to Device Manager. There should be a USB Composite Device that is not properly installed. Right click it and select Update Driver Software.
Select 'Browse my computer', then 'Let me pick'. Choose have disk, and browse to where the LG Drivers are installed. Likely C:\Program Files\LG Electronics\LG United Mobile Driver\ and select lgbus9x.inf.
Then pick LGE Android Platform Composite USB Device from the list of drivers. Should be the top option. Hit next.
I let it sit for a minute while the drivers installed. Some things registered in device manager right away, the LGE USB Modem for one. But, the drives didn't. Unplugged the phone, plugged it back in, and the drives popped up under Portable Devices.
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I think it's an issue from the newest LG Drivers because when I first tried to connect it a year ago I had no problems.
Hope it helps.

hurtads said:
Thanks mike,
I followed the link you provided and did a lot of reading. So decided to try that method. No luck with that, my computer doesn't detect APX mode while holding down both volume keys. I tried it like 10 times every time holding the keys at different intervals. I even tried it on my wife's laptop running windows 7, didn't work either.
I did find a lot of good info on the link you posted.
Thanks, just waiting on my new O2x to come in the mail.
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Good luck and I hope your new phone will behave properly.
Remember Paul also has tools for bringing your phone back to factory standards, so you keep your warranty.:good:
Enough said, good luck and remember our O2X is probably one of the easiest phones to try out different ROMs at and I have never enjoyed this little gadget as much as after I flashed it!!:
BR
Mike

Fixed
Sorry guys for the late update.
I received my new P990 about two weeks ago. As soon I pluged the phone into my computer it started installing the drivers and I was able to use my phone via the USB cable. Another thing I noticed, on this new phone when I pluged the USB cable, I noticed it went in nice and firm, on my old phone the cable seemed to be a little loose. Anyway it was definately a hardware issue with my phone. I'm pretty happy with 2x.

Help recover a lumia 720 if poss please

its been one of those nights !!
My trusty old lumia 720 is on o2 Uk and Cyan became available today
currently the phone was running 8.1 dp but not update 1
as is the way the phone would not dl Cyan as 8.1 dp is blocked from recieving Cyan
tried to downgrade to 8.0 with NSRT but the software would not write to the Rom
reinstalled pc NSRT , ran the software and at 1% write, the process failed !!
NSRT as usual says power and vol down and click ok to recover on Pc
tried everything but the phone is now un responsive, appearing dead
no matter what i cannot get a flicker from it
my guess is the write process over wrote the start of the rom enough to stop a boot
i have had a dable with the NCS software but i am missing the top option ?? which is shown in the walkthrough
can any of you guys throw any light on or IF the phone is recoverable at all ??

It is very simple method dude.
1st install latest NSRT(WP8.1 compatible) with required drivers & tools.
Check your phone driver also Boot Manager driver sometimes it fails. check your .ffu online, download & write.

lumiamike said:
its been one of those nights !!
My trusty old lumia 720 is on o2 Uk and Cyan became available today
currently the phone was running 8.1 dp but not update 1
as is the way the phone would not dl Cyan as 8.1 dp is blocked from recieving Cyan
tried to downgrade to 8.0 with NSRT but the software would not write to the Rom
reinstalled pc NSRT , ran the software and at 1% write, the process failed !!
NSRT as usual says power and vol down and click ok to recover on Pc
tried everything but the phone is now un responsive, appearing dead
no matter what i cannot get a flicker from it
my guess is the write process over wrote the start of the rom enough to stop a boot
i have had a dable with the NCS software but i am missing the top option ?? which is shown in the walkthrough
can any of you guys throw any light on or IF the phone is recoverable at all ??
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The Nokia Software Recovery Tool is a funny thing. I've been using it a lot the last few days, and I've had lots of problems. I used it on a 1520. The USB recognizes the phone and when it restarts to install the software the PC doesn't recognize the phone. That happens on ONE of my two USB drives.
When I used it with my 1020, the NSRT didn't even recognize the phone. The PC did because it opened up the WP app automatically but NSRT said "Please Connect Phone" still.
All of these problems were solved by simply using a different PC and that is my advice to you. If that doesn't work, take it into a Microsoft Store.