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Warning: Stay away from Kies

There is a devil in disguise called Kies, which Samsung has unleashed on its victims (customers).
The internet is full of it! Google 'kies' and you Will find only problems from the first page itself!
Don't know what Samsung had in mind when it was released. Working on it is like a hurdle race and the normal user isn't an athlete! Even if you pass on hurdle somehow, another one is waiting for you with a big grin. There is no alternative. Use Odin and your warranty's in trouble.
I have been trying to upgrade my GT-I9000 to 2.2 for days! First Kies won't detect my phone. I tried deleting files with long extensions but it didn't work. After many more alleged solutions I finally had to hunt down all Kies files and registry keys. Reinstalled Kies and it worked. But this was not the end of the story! It detected the phone but won't upgrade it!
"This device firmware cannot be upgraded!!"
Why??
Even the Samsung people did not have the answer.
Another series of possible solutions and finally one worked!
But again this was not the end. Halfway through the firmware download came the 'Cannot connect to remote server'. Only once it had brought misery but it came again, and again, and again.
And until now the end user still lies in vain.....

You came here to complain about Kies.... ????
Dude, just flash it urself, it's easier and safer ....
I would never use Kies to upgrade, hell NO... But goodluck..... U ginna need it
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk

search on here for Kies Reg Hack and spoof the product code as XEU, then re-connect and it will give you the update.
or just do it the odin way as previously suggested.

Odin, definitely
Use Odin. Got Froyo in my GT I9000 yday with it.
Kies is the worst piece of crappy software I've seen.
Cheers,
Roger

1. Begin here
Use this method heimdall
2. Then here
3. Finally here
Hope this helps...

Fremen567 said:
You came here to complain about Kies.... ????
Dude, just flash it urself, it's easier and safer ....
I would never use Kies to upgrade, hell NO... But goodluck..... U ginna need it
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk
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Dude, I'm just highlighting Samsung's deeds. Let it be a warning to all who read to stay away from Kies!
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

kunjar said:
1. Begin here
Use this method heimdall
2. Then here
3. Finally here
Hope this helps...
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Thanx kunjar!
That sure helps a lot!!
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Turbokat said:
There is a devil in disguise called Kies, which Samsung has unleashed on its victims (customers).
The internet is full of it! Google 'kies' and you Will find only problems from the first page itself!
Don't know what Samsung had in mind when it was released. Working on it is like a hurdle race and the normal user isn't an athlete! Even if you pass on hurdle somehow, another one is waiting for you with a big grin. There is no alternative. Use Odin and your warranty's in trouble.
I have been trying to upgrade my GT-I9000 to 2.2 for days! First Kies won't detect my phone. I tried deleting files with long extensions but it didn't work. After many more alleged solutions I finally had to hunt down all Kies files and registry keys. Reinstalled Kies and it worked. But this was not the end of the story! It detected the phone but won't upgrade it!
"This device firmware cannot be upgraded!!"
Why??
Even the Samsung people did not have the answer.
Another series of possible solutions and finally one worked!
But again this was not the end. Halfway through the firmware download came the 'Cannot connect to remote server'. Only once it had brought misery but it came again, and again, and again.
And until now the end user still lies in vain.....
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before you move to other method, did you try KIES 2.0?

Kies 2.0 suck.............so iTunes-ish!!!! but it is ok for me...the problem is the system performance!!!

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bsamurai said:
before you move to other method, did you try KIES 2.0?
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I have an updated version of kies

Funny. It always worked for me.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Same here, never really had any problems with KIES. I've flashed numerous times using the reg hack.
I use ODIN only for kernels and modded ROM's.
However, to use ODIN I always have to use my laptop (WinXP) as it gives errors on my desktop PC (Win7).

No problems with Kies here as well, but rejoice ... with 2.2.1 and higher, you can get OTA updates on your SGS.

Dread using kies.it doesnt work on one computer its bricked my other computer.

rtoussaint said:
No problems with Kies here as well, but rejoice ... with 2.2.1 and higher, you can get OTA updates on your SGS.
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Didn't know that, any idea on how you should get the updates (when one is available )?

ota = over the air, which means u download with our phone, no need for pc.
now u need 2e recovery to do that now, because the update has to be signed by samsung(i could be wrong with this, as I didn't use it)
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Sysiphus1981 said:
ota = over the air, which means u download with our phone, no need for pc.
now u need 2e recovery to do that now, because the update has to be signed by samsung(i could be wrong with this, as I didn't use it)
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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Thanks for the info!

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Those who did not have any problems must be the luckiest people on Earth!
I had problems with every install on all my machines.

Well im using odin to flash stock firmwares on my phone. Just using Kies for samsung drivers, is that ok?

Only problem I've had with KIES is that I have to plug in my phone before I start KIES or it won't find it. My experience with the software has been mostly positive.(That goes for the old and new versions of KIES)
Regards

2.3.5 to 2.3.6

Hello there!
I Brought the Samsung Galaxy W yesterday, first smartphone, first time user of Android so in other words a noob.
I've been doing a bit of research, and i see there is a 2.3.6, i have tried to update to this via settings/about phone/update but it says "No Update" Also i have tried through Kies which im having trouble with as it just keeps saying "Connecting" when i plug it the usb in and load Kies up.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Dude..just throw away your kies..it's sucks..odin is your savior..
Anyway..congrats.welcome to da family..
sent from another space

jahlee said:
Dude..just throw away your kies..it's sucks..odin is your savior..
Anyway..congrats.welcome to da family..
sent from another space
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I can update using Kies (for almost 1.5 hours needed). Now it's 2.3.6
I try to use Kies first, if can't. Odin is the final answer. Scare of this warranty claim issue.

U should be...
But installing via odin more fast and reliable compare to those kies..i hve once soft-bricked tho because that kies ****.
Sent from another space

(Q) odin stopped during updating !!!

hello again
i updated my galaxy Y 2 days ago using odin from 2.3.5 to 2.3.6 and everything gone smoothly,
but when i discovered the 2.3.6 not supporting arabic, i got an original stock ROM 2.3.5 supporting arabic (S5360JPKI4_Android_2.3.5)
and tried to install it same way with odin, but i couldn't !!
the odin read the phone but after hitting start it stopped without appearing progress bar or anything !!
just stucked at DONT TURN OFF THE TARGET !!
any help please?? can i use program other than odin ??
thx

How many files are?
Odin doesn't work with "one package" yet...

maybe it doesnt support downgrading

dr_tolba said:
hello again
i updated my galaxy Y 2 days ago using odin from 2.3.5 to 2.3.6 and everything gone smoothly,
but when i discovered the 2.3.6 not supporting arabic, i got an original stock ROM 2.3.5 supporting arabic (S5360JPKI4_Android_2.3.5)
and tried to install it same way with odin, but i couldn't !!
the odin read the phone but after hitting start it stopped without appearing progress bar or anything !!
just stucked at DONT TURN OFF THE TARGET !!
any help please?? can i use program other than odin ??
thx
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Faced same problem a few times :/
I just re-flashed..

is this a stable version to be used?

DURApix said:
is this a stable version to be used?
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i used it and was cool ..

problem solved by reflashing, thx

Odin you might corrupt or the wrong pdf file

Kies don't recognize SGH-T989D

Good day,
I am trying to connect my wifes SGH-T989D Samsung Galaxy S IIx Koodo phone to Kies. The phone is stock and not modified. Running Stock ICS 4.04 Android. Kies don't recognize the phone connected. I tried the debugging method. Nothing and I am really peeved. Anyone have suggestions????

ern88 said:
Good day,
I am trying to connect my wifes SGH-T989D Samsung Galaxy S IIx Koodo phone to Kies. The phone is stock and not modified. Running Stock ICS 4.04 Android. Kies don't recognize the phone connected. I tried the debugging method. Nothing and I am really peeved. Anyone have suggestions????
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why would someone use kies ? it is completely useless
try uninstalling (I recommend "your uninstaller") for a clean uninstall , then install the samsung usb drivers , the kies

nabilbek said:
why would someone use kies ? it is completely useless
try uninstalling (I recommend "your uninstaller") for a clean uninstall , then install the samsung usb drivers , the kies
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To update the phone. Since this version don't have over the air Update Like my HTC One has. Wish Samsung would have done that!!!!

ern88 said:
To update the phone. Since this version don't have over the air Update Like my HTC One has. Wish Samsung would have done that!!!!
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still, I would grab the stock rom from here or sammobile.com and odin flash it
I hate OTAs

nabilbek said:
still, I would grab the stock rom from here or sammobile.com and odin flash it
I hate OTAs
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Well, I don't have OTA option. And lies is the only way to check and install updates. This is my wife's phone and I rather not use unofficial updates. Sammobile doesn't have updates for canadian phones.

ern88 said:
Well, I don't have OTA option. And lies is the only way to check and install updates. This is my wife's phone and I rather not use unofficial updates. Sammobile doesn't have updates for canadian phones.
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here is the latest update that u would get from kies, grabbed from sammobile : http://www.hotfile.com/dl/180851941/242c562/T989DTLLG2_T989DKDOLG2_KDO.zip.html

nabilbek said:
here is the latest update that u would get from kies, grabbed from sammobile : http://www.hotfile.com/dl/180851941/242c562/T989DTLLG2_T989DKDOLG2_KDO.zip.html
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Well after hours of searching I found what the problem was. I had to dial *#7284# and turn on PDA mode on the USB section. And I connected it to Kies and it worked. I am sure this will solve the problem lots of ppl have had with connection issues.

ern88 said:
Well after hours of searching I found what the problem was. I had to dial *#7284# abd turn on PDA mode on the USB section. And I connected it to Kies and it worked. I am sure this will solve the problem lots of ppl have had with connection issues.
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well this is new to me, take my thanks

Thanks
ern88 said:
Well after hours of searching I found what the problem was. I had to dial *#7284# and turn on PDA mode on the USB section. And I connected it to Kies and it worked. I am sure this will solve the problem lots of ppl have had with connection issues.
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this solved the Kies problem with recognizing the T989D

Having Trouble updating to Jellybean via Kies
Hello guys! As my username implies, I've been the owner of a Samsung T989D Heracles for about 8 months or so. I've had so many **** ups when it comes to doing any exploits with my phone and most recently I've had issues upgrading my firmware with Kies. Twice now there's been this notice of this box that appears to say "PC can't recognize my phone" and that was due to my phone being in download mode. Tried unchecking and checking USB debugging resulting in the same **** happening again. Not comfortable with installing Jellybean unofficially because I don't wanna deal with my wireless carrier(the sales people in the store are a bunch of idiots). Any advice or suggestion?

Noob_Android_User said:
Hello guys! As my username implies, I've been the owner of a Samsung T989D Heracles for about 8 months or so. I've had so many **** ups when it comes to doing any exploits with my phone and most recently I've had issues upgrading my firmware with Kies. Twice now there's been this notice of this box that appears to say "PC can't recognize my phone" and that was due to my phone being in download mode. Tried unchecking and checking USB debugging resulting in the same **** happening again. Not comfortable with installing Jellybean unofficially because I don't wanna deal with my wireless carrier(the sales people in the store are a bunch of idiots). Any advice or suggestion?
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Download mode is used to install packages, Kies put your phone in download mode only if he installs any update, so it means you shouldn't put your phone on download mode to make it recognized by Kies. Did you install the specific drivers for your phone?

Noob_Android_User said:
Hello guys! As my username implies, I've been the owner of a Samsung T989D Heracles for about 8 months or so. I've had so many **** ups when it comes to doing any exploits with my phone and most recently I've had issues upgrading my firmware with Kies. Twice now there's been this notice of this box that appears to say "PC can't recognize my phone" and that was due to my phone being in download mode. Tried unchecking and checking USB debugging resulting in the same **** happening again. Not comfortable with installing Jellybean unofficially because I don't wanna deal with my wireless carrier(the sales people in the store are a bunch of idiots). Any advice or suggestion?
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A lot of the time this is due to your PC not installing the drivers correctly.. Either that or you should try different USB ports.
Try downloading the newest Odin connecting your phone and put it in download mode. If Odin does not recognize your phone then the drivers got borked up during installation .. And if Odin does see your phone ..then just use that instead.
**** kies !
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium

jonmassot said:
Download mode is used to install packages, Kies put your phone in download mode only if he installs any update, so it means you shouldn't put your phone on download mode to make it recognized by Kies. Did you install the specific drivers for your phone?
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Did install specific drivers so which one of these drivers do i use?

Noob_Android_User said:
Did install specific drivers so which one of these drivers do i use?
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The only drivers you need to concern yourself with called Samsung USB driver for mobile phones
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium

hard brick samsung tab 3.8 (sm t-310) only can access download_mood & twrp

i think my tab has just brick.
i accidentally wipe out my android using twrp ....basically everything (system data,caches,sdcard,rom)
but i can access the #download mood and #twrp (TWRP_T31x_r3).
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.let me know if anyone or anything can help .it will be a life saving
i'm now trying to install different #rom whomever can find.
my device is Samsung galaxy tab 3 model sm-t310
(i'm a new user.please don't mind if you have problem with reading it)

apon tj said:
i think my tab has just brick.
i accidentally wipe out my android using twrp ....basically everything (system data,caches,sdcard,rom)
but i can access the #download mood and #twrp (TWRP_T31x_r3).
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If you can access download mode, there is no problem to flash back the system.
Go to sammobile, look for the ROM of your model, download and flash it with Odin.
I did the same thing when wiping out OS.

i tried with as many rom as i can find in xda but odin fail every-time .
unfortunately i didn't have a backup of my original rom .
is there anything else i can do or i should find more rom and try again & again !!!

apon tj said:
i tried with as many rom as i can find in xda but odin fail every-time .
unfortunately i didn't have a backup of my original rom .
is there anything else i can do or i should find more rom and try again & again !!!
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Do what the previous post suggested and download the stock firmware from sammobile.com and use Odin (in download mode) to flash it.
Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

success
i download this rom and install with odin but at first odin got stuck at 98% and failed to load also then i lost my twrp too.
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. after that i tried again and again but the result was same
but luckily i install the twrp again and the result was success:angel:
thanks to all of you who take there hard time and reply in this post for me

but my wifi isn't working.
what a pain

apon tj said:
but my wifi isn't working.
what a pain
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If you're in Bangladesh, try to flash the ROM for your region.
Does your Wifi work before ? What ROM did you flash successfully ? When ask and lack of information, it's very hard for others to help you.
Make sure you have good USB cable and USB port when flashing.

Beut said:
If you're in Bangladesh, try to flash the ROM for your region.
Does your Wifi work before ? What ROM did you flash successfully ? When ask and lack of information, it's very hard for others to help you.
Make sure you have good USB cable and USB port when flashing.
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no i got the rom of Saudi_Arabia cause i bought it from there.
i download it from www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T310/#firmware
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.i had to install the JB 4.2.2 if someone know how i could update kitkat manually 4.4.2 please let me know
i think my wifi isn't working since when i first root the device, when i turn wifi on its show my router name but when i try to connect its don't connect says connecting then(saved ,secured )
although before rooting it work's fine i even can update to 4.4.2 using my wifi.
the new rom has nothing to do with the wifi problem .i brick my device for trying to fix the wifi issue at the first place............. i'm guessing it's a root problem.
what can i do!???

apon tj said:
no i got the rom of Saudi_Arabia cause i bought it from there.
i download it from www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T310/#firmware
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.i had to install the JB 4.2.2 if someone know how i could update kitkat manually 4.4.2 please let me know
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Try fo flash Cellular South
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/55354/T310UEUCOI1_T310XARCOI1_XAR/
OI1= Version 1, Released on 2015 ( O ), September ( I ), the newest build.
At start up of setting the tablet, if your Wifi cannot connect to any network, your Wifi built in is defective. The only way to fix Wifi issue: replace the mainboard. It costs only around
$45 for an used one.

Beut said:
Try fo flash Cellular South
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/55354/T310UEUCOI1_T310XARCOI1_XAR/
OI1= Version 1, Released on 2015 ( O ), September ( I ), the newest build.
At start up of setting the tablet, if your Wifi cannot connect to any network, your Wifi built in is defective. The only way to fix Wifi issue: replace the mainboard. It costs only around
$45 for an used one.
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thanks but how come my hotspot is working, i can use shear it apps and connect through other device!!!
at first i guessed it would be hard wire problem but then if my wifi really is damage then the hotspot would not work either .
i could be wrong though........