I already have Froyo 2.2, I'm not trying to get it through KIES because I know it is not possible because while I had 2.1 which I got at Christmas, I finally managed to get Kies to work w/ Kies v1.5.3.10092_2 while I had Android 2.1 on my phone.
My problem is that now that I've updated to Android 2.2, I again get this terrible message:
"The Device is not Supported by Kies"
Computer Info:
Windows XP SP3
Device info:
Firmware version: 2.2 (Flashed through Odin)
Baseband version: I897UCJI6
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9
Build #: FROYO.UCJI6
and I am rooted, by which I did through this 1-Click Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
I know that there is a update to Kies, since I had it but had to downgrade to the version I have so that it would work with Android 2.1, but I just dont know if updating it would make it work with my Flashed and Rooted 2.2 Captivate
Is there better software for my PC out there that will work for my phone? Or is there a way to get Kies to work with 2.2? I want to be able to back up and edit my contacts, and be able to save all my messages. These two things are highly important to me.
Being someone that has come from using Motorola Phone Tools, I already hate trying to get computer software to work with my phone, so any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.
Why do you bother with Kies? US models don't support Kies, and Kies Mini is only used to flash an official ROM. There are much better apps out there if you use Kies to copy contacts, email, music, etc.
kegobeer said:
Why do you bother with Kies? US models don't support Kies, and Kies Mini is only used to flash an official ROM. There are much better apps out there if you use Kies to copy contacts, email, music, etc.
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First off, I did get Kies(full) to work while I had 2.1 on my phone. And I do have a US model.
What kind of apps are suggested?
And are there any computer programs besides Kies that work with my Captivate and run on XP?
Again, I'm looking for things that will allow me to
1) Transfer my texts/conversations from my phone to my computer
2) Allow me to both transfer my contacts from my phone and allow me to edit them and send them back to the phone (or just edit the ones that are already on the phone and then save them to the computer).
The reason why I want Kies to work is because it does those things. If there is something better that gives me an interface on my computer to work with itd be great, but I don't know of any, which is why I asked on these forums.
Thanks in advance
install one of the usb driver bundles, I updated kies and after it wouldnt recognize my phone anymore had to redo drivers.
jc2470 said:
install one of the usb driver bundles, I updated kies and after it wouldnt recognize my phone anymore had to redo drivers.
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Was your captivate flashed to 2.2 and Rooted?
I'm trying to make sure that it isnt why I'm having problems
EDIT: After updating to the latest version of Kies and reinstalling all the drivers and everything, it still would not recognize my device.
hi I did you get kies to work with captivate 2.1 I have being trying since last october no luck I try everything maybe I have the worng kies or driver can you post all the linke that I need thanks
Contacts can be backed up through either at&t or through google. Not sure if you can access them online.
Sms backup is what I use. It backs up all your sms to your gmail so you can access it on any computer
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
you have to use certain drivers for it to work on kies dunno what difference is but i have like 4 different usb driver sets and i dont remember which worked or what i got it from. I d/l 2 off of here I know and I dont think its the one with the odin 1 click to stock. It might be the ones from the samsung site. try rolling back the drivers.
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Hi,
I had to rebuild my laptop and Now I have win 7 64 bit. I was earlier rooted and installed Kies successfully. I have following build
Model Number : SAMSUNG-SGH-I897
Firmware Version : 2.1-update1
Baseband version : I897UCJF6
Kernen version : 2.6.29
[email protected] #2
Build Number : ECLAIR
I want to install Kies and the ability to sync my phone with the computer. Now I am getting very confused. I see many threads with some new Kies Version. I see the threads with the new rooting and I think new OS build also and it fixed GPS issues?
I also read the new guide for rooting and it says that I will be able to sync up with my iTunes etc..
Can someone please help me in understanding the sequence in which I should update?
Thanks a lot for help.
ask_j said:
Hi,
I had to rebuild my laptop and Now I have win 7 64 bit. I was earlier rooted and installed Kies successfully. I have following build
Model Number : SAMSUNG-SGH-I897
Firmware Version : 2.1-update1
Baseband version : I897UCJF6
Kernen version : 2.6.29
[email protected] #2
Build Number : ECLAIR
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I'm assuming your phone is still rooted? You would want to update to I897UCJH7. That is the updated 2.1 rom that was originally sent over the air (ota). You would not want to perform the ota update with a rooted phone, however. There is a mini-kies way of installing it. This helped some people with GPS issues, but was not considered a real fix. See here: http://ars.samsung.com/customer/usa...ID=2&PROD_SUB_ID=557&PROD_ID=558&AT_ID=338212
I want to install Kies and the ability to sync my phone with the computer. Now I am getting very confused. I see many threads with some new Kies Version. I see the threads with the new rooting and I think new OS build also and it fixed GPS issues?
I also read the new guide for rooting and it says that I will be able to sync up with my iTunes etc..
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I have never had an iPod or iPhone, so I never used iTunes. I do remember reading that there is an app that can take the place of iTunes, or something like that, but I'm sorry, I don't remember the details. You will be able to install the full version of kies on Windows 7, but you will probably have to download it from the Samsung UK site, or somewhere. (That's different from mini-kies, btw.) Follow the instructions in one of the threads about that. But I don't know from personal experience if you will be able to do the syncing you want.
Can someone please help me in understanding the sequence in which I should update?
Thanks a lot for help.
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Hope that helps a little. Maybe someone else can fill in more.
Still few questions.
creepyncrawly said:
I'm assuming your phone is still rooted? You would want to update to I897UCJH7. That is the updated 2.1 rom that was originally sent over the air (ota). You would not want to perform the ota update with a rooted phone, however. There is a mini-kies way of installing it. This helped some people with GPS issues, but was not considered a real fix. See here: http://ars.samsung.com/customer/usa...ID=2&PROD_SUB_ID=557&PROD_ID=558&AT_ID=338212
I have never had an iPod or iPhone, so I never used iTunes. I do remember reading that there is an app that can take the place of iTunes, or something like that, but I'm sorry, I don't remember the details. You will be able to install the full version of kies on Windows 7, but you will probably have to download it from the Samsung UK site, or somewhere. (That's different from mini-kies, btw.) Follow the instructions in one of the threads about that. But I don't know from personal experience if you will be able to do the syncing you want.
Hope that helps a little. Maybe someone else can fill in more.
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I am rooted. So what is procedure of upgrading in case of I am rooted. Also If I install mini Kies to upgrade, will I be able to install full kies version? Or I do not need full Kies version as the mini kies can take care of syncing the phone with computer?
Last question is related to 2.1. Some people refer to 2.2 also? Is that stable build? or should I wait some more time before upgrade to 2.2? I mean currently upgrade to 2.1 and then wait for some more time to upgrade to 2.2?
Please help
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I am rooted. So what is procedure of upgrading in case of I am rooted.
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You would not want to perform the ota update while rooted. People who tried it found it borked their phone in some way. But the mini-kies method works with a rooted phone. I'm not even sure AT&T is still pushing out the ota anyway.
Also If I install mini Kies to upgrade, will I be able to install full kies version? Or I do not need full Kies version as the mini kies can take care of syncing the phone with computer?
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I don't really know. Never had mini-kies installed. I updated to JH7 by installing Cognition. I'm currently running Cognition 2.1.6. If you use mini-kies to install the update, you can presumably uninstall it, just like any other windows program, after you complete the update and before you install the full kies version.
Last question is related to 2.1. Some people refer to 2.2 also? Is that stable build? or should I wait some more time before upgrade to 2.2? I mean currently upgrade to 2.1 and then wait for some more time to upgrade to 2.2?
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2.1 Eclair is stable. 2.2 Froyo is not officially released as yet. A 2.2 version was leaked about a month or so ago, but it must be considered a beta version. There are bugs and other issues still not resolved. However, there are several roms available based on the leaked version of 2.2, and at least one based on a more recent leaked version. Hundreds of people are running some version of Froyo. You just have to decided if the bugs and issues are a problem for you vs whether you need / want the new features. As I said, I'm still running eclair (cognition 2.1.6) and will wait until after the official 2.2 release to upgrade.
Hello all. I just want to make sure I have this straight. Because I have an ATT infuse 4g, kies will not work with it because it is not an "international" phone. I keep getting the error device not supported by kies 2.0. After some looking around it seems that I have to find kies mini for the infuse. I am ok with that.
The only thing i want to make sure i am able to do is update to GB when it is released. I am not rooted and i havent found a reaseon to root yet. My issue is that i am now living in Germany and would like to be able to update the phone when it is finally released. Is there anything speacial i am going to have to do because i am living overseas and am no longer on att. I have factory unlocked the phone and am now using it on O2. Just some insight on what my steps are going to be would really help. I am just trying to be prepared for when the official release of GB happens. Thanks alot.
does any one have any ideas on this for me??
You don't install Kies to run the GUI front-end; it's only for the Windows drivers. This way, you can use PC-based programs to interface with your phone (ex. SuperOneClick for rooting).
If you want Gingerbread when it's released and you can't use the OTA update, you'll probably have to download the update and use recovery mode to manually install it.
I unlocked my phone. Using ATT service. I still couldn't connect through Kies. My infuse is not sopported. ANyone know how to connect through Kies?
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I unlocked my phone. Using ATT service. I still couldn't connect through Kies. My infuse is not sopported. ANyone know how to connect through Kies?
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Since our phones support vanilla USB mass storage, there's no real reason to use Kies.
The only reason to install Kies is for the drivers needed for ADB and Odin/Heimdall to work.
I have downloaded Firefox Aurora on my PC and saved it on the desktop. Not sure how do I transfer it to my phone. I'm connected using the usb cable but Kies wont detect the phone.
Most of the ROMs described as "stock" seem to refer to including all bloat, but also are deodexed and rooted - obviously not stock in that regard.
Do "stock" ROMS have the ability to receive OTA or Kies updates? I'm not sure why I'd want to, but I want to better understand my options. I guess once (if ?) GB comes out from Samsung/T-Mobile, I want to try it, before going back to Valhalla or some other better ROM - just to be familiar with the baseline.
Thanks in advance.
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Most of the ROMs described as "stock" seem to refer to including all bloat, but also are deodexed and rooted - obviously not stock in that regard.
Do "stock" ROMS have the ability to receive OTA or Kies updates? I'm not sure why I'd want to, but I want to better understand my options. I guess once (if ?) GB comes out from Samsung/T-Mobile, I want to try it, before going back to Valhalla or some other better ROM - just to be familiar with the baseline.
Thanks in advance.
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There are only a few stock ROMs that I've seen on here that are true stock (all bloat, no root, not deodexed).
Yes, if Samsung releases a ROM you can receive it via OTA or over Kies; I've done both. So you have either option.
If you're really looking for a true stock rom, I believe there's a KC1 ROM either mentioned in the bible or in the developer's forum. Once you use that, you're total stock & would be able to upgrade to KD1 using either OTA or Kies, just to test it.
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There are only a few stock ROMs that I've seen on here that are true stock (all bloat, no root, not deodexed).
Yes, if Samsung releases a ROM you can receive it via OTA or over Kies; I've done both. So you have either option.
If you're really looking for a true stock rom, I believe there's a KC1 ROM either mentioned in the bible or in the developer's forum. Once you use that, you're total stock & would be able to upgrade to KD1 using either OTA or Kies, just to test it.
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I installed the KC1 in the bible. It is deodexed and has busybox, but isn't rooted. Kies doesn't seem to work (I assume, based on the screen below), OTA, well how do I know if that works unless it works .
D'Oh - this phone was a replacement, and I never registered it. Would that prevent Kies from working? I'll try that next.
I guess I just want to know how come back into the T-Mobile support fold if I ever wanted to, though I'm not sure why I'd want to.
Yeah, I had to register mine after it was replaced to get Kies to work. There's a stock KC1 out there...give me a minute. I really should bookmark that. LOL
I registered, but that may take some to process. I did find this ("factory" KB5):
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/669-odin-rom-stock-image-kb5-with-root-for-the-galaxy-s-4g/
Maybe that will do the trick?
Seems I can't find it either. From what I've read, though, you can flash this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978836) then use SuperOneClick to unroot it. After that, you can probably use Kies or OTA to update it to the latest official release.
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LOL, same file as the one I was pointing you to. Let me know how it goes.
Much closer now.
1) Odined KB5-Custom
2) SuperOneClick to remove root
3) Kies sees there's an upgrade, but fails with "Handle:1836730, x:692, y:287, width 537, height:466"
4) OTA says no firmware, but I don't have cell service at the house, will "come off the mountain" later today.
brutuspa said:
Much closer now.
1) Odined KB5-Custom
2) SuperOneClick to remove root
3) Kies sees there's an upgrade, but fails with "Handle:1836730, x:692, y:287, width 537, height:466"
4) OTA says no firmware, but I don't have cell service at the house, will "come off the mountain" later today.
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Great to hear it. Not sure about the Kies error, man, but once you have service you should be able to receive the OTA.
If not, you can always download a stock KD1 that's rooted and use SuperOneClick to unroot it, too.
Good luck
I think you could also Odin RaverX3X's KC1 and do an OTA update with that.
I never got anything OTA (only waited 12 hours). I got Kies working on 32-bit XP (my machine is 64-bit Win7, and I read there are problems, specifically with IE9 installed, for some reason).
Let's see how long I can stand stock. Maybe until an official GB release comes? LOL.
brutuspa said:
I never got anything OTA (only waited 12 hours). I got Kies working on 32-bit XP (my machine is 64-bit Win7, and I read there are problems, specifically with IE9 installed, for some reason).
Let's see how long I can stand stock. Maybe until an official GB release comes? LOL.
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I'm running Kies on Win7 64-bit with no problem & have IE 9 installed. Just to verify I launched it a second ago and it reached out and updated itself to version 1.0.0.11051_4. Who knows what the problem is?
When you did Kies on the XP machine did it update you to KD1?
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I'm running Kies on Win7 64-bit with no problem & have IE 9 installed. Just to verify I launched it a second ago and it reached out and updated itself to version 1.0.0.11051_4. Who knows what the problem is?
When you did Kies on the XP machine did it update you to KD1?
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I got the same upgrade when I launched Kies Mini, but when it came time to apply the upgrade to KD1, I got the alert above. On XP, it all went off without a hitch, and i am running stock KD1.
So who knows what's wrong with Kies on my Win7x64, but by originally goal was accomplished - go from rooted ICBINB back to a Kies-able phone so I can get the KK1 GB when Samsung releases it. Kl1? LA1?
brutuspa said:
I got the same upgrade when I launched Kies Mini, but when it came time to apply the upgrade to KD1, I got the alert above. On XP, it all went off without a hitch, and i am running stock KD1.
So who knows what's wrong with Kies on my Win7x64, but by originally goal was accomplished - go from rooted ICBINB back to a Kies-able phone so I can get the KK1 GB when Samsung releases it. Kl1? LA1?
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Good work, man. I know it was a journey. Best of luck
I've tried every method. Odin doesn't recognize my phone. I've downloaded drivers a half dozen times. I've gotten every file set up only to have odin just sit there without giving me a com.
Then I've tried several versions of z4, oneclickroot, and gingerbreak. Nothing works. I'm wondering if there's just no way to root or flash my phone.
I'm on an sgs i500.04
Gingerbread 2.3.5
K EI20
Was rooted with oneclick till update, through kies, to gingerbread.
Cspire.
Anyone please help. I'm going a little crazy over this.
i give up
I guess a way just doesn't exist for my phone.
Things I've tried unsuccessfully:
DoomLorD.zip (every version) (Unable to copy SU files, reboot, not rooted)
OneClick (every version)
Gingerbreak ( '' )
z4
SDK with adb recovery (E:signature verification failed)
Odin (will not recognize my phone in download mode)
Cannot get heimdall(sp) do download.? probably couldnt use it anyway.
I thought to wait on a rooted ICS version, and would love to flash that to my phone, but have no ODIN! Go figure.
Anyway, I guess there is just not a way to do my phone. It resists all methods. Does anyone else with a i500 Showcase on the kies update to gingerbread 2.3.5 have this problem? Is this Cspire gingerbread unhackable?
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Same Problem
I have tried to root my Samsung galaxy s running 2.3.5 with base-band s:i500.04 K.EI20 for months since updating with kies. I've tried all of the same methods listed by the original poster has anyone worked out this issue as of yet? Please help if possible.
dbitowf said:
I have tried to root my Samsung galaxy s running 2.3.5 with base-band s:i500.04 K.EI20 for months since updating with kies. I've tried all of the same methods listed by the original poster has anyone worked out this issue as of yet? Please help if possible.
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Who is your carrier?
jbreakfield, you're alive?
samsung drivers
Do you have proper samsung drivers installed for your windows version..Also check to see if usb debugging is activated. Im no expert but hopefully this helps.
Another idea is to try a different usb port. I had one go bad.
I spent about a day uninstalling, rebooting, installing several different drivers. Also rebooting after each new install. No matter what I did ODIN wouldn't see my phone.
I got the idea to try another usb on the back of my desktop pc.
ODIN finally connected!
Hope this helps. Regards.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using xda premium
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jbreakfield, you're alive?
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Rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated...
SuperOneClick
http://www.multiupload.com/9AJDSU1Q11
enable debugging on the phone, plug it in, if you need drivers use the ones inside the zip file. Run the program and hopefully the rest is pretty self-explanatory.
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Rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated...
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Come back to the IRC sometime homey. Or join us at the other forum, like the good ole days.
Jane deaux said:
I've tried every method. Odin doesn't recognize my phone. I've downloaded drivers a half dozen times. I've gotten every file set up only to have odin just sit there without giving me a com.
Then I've tried several versions of z4, oneclickroot, and gingerbreak. Nothing works. I'm wondering if there's just no way to root or flash my phone.
I'm on an sgs i500.04
Gingerbread 2.3.5
K EI20
Was rooted with oneclick till update, through kies, to gingerbread.
Cspire.
Anyone please help. I'm going a little crazy over this.
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Hi I also have USC Samsung Galaxy S Mesmerize 2.3.5 but my baseband version is i500.05 K.EI20 can anyone point me in a step by step walkthrough for rooting?
Yes I am a total noob to this site.
Many thanks to all who sacrifice their time to us.
QuadFour said:
Hi I also have USC Samsung Galaxy S Mesmerize 2.3.5 but my baseband version is i500.05 K.EI20 can anyone point me in a step by step walkthrough for rooting?
Yes I am a total noob to this site.
Many thanks to all who sacrifice their time to us.
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This sub-forum is pretty much dead, practically everyone with a Mesmerize/Showcase is on rootzwiki
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/10728-guideinstalling-a-romcwm-recoveryrootor-going-back-to-stock/
PLEASE HELP! My friend gave me his Samsung Galaxy Captivate i897 today saying that he couldn't download many apps and the device hadn't been updated from Android Market to Play Store, instantly I knew the problem was that the device badly needed an android update, when i got home today I went to Samsung's website and headed on over to the downloads page, downloaded the "specific" version of Kies mini launched Kies and let it install all of its drivers and what not. After letting it install drivers I had trouble with getting the device to be recognized by Kies, I got that to work, now it is saying Unregistered device in the firmware category. I have looked for ways to update it with Odin but no luck on that. Also what would be the easiest way to root it, he also wanted me to do that, i figured installing clockworkmod recovery and then flashing a rooted rom to it or using superoneclick or something like that. (BTW the current firmware is 2.1 -update1) My computer is running Windows 8 Pro.
Thanks.
zdiddy456 said:
PLEASE HELP! My friend gave me his Samsung Galaxy Captivate i897 today saying that he couldn't download many apps and the device hadn't been updated from Android Market to Play Store, instantly I knew the problem was that the device badly needed an android update, when i got home today I went to Samsung's website and headed on over to the downloads page, downloaded the "specific" version of Kies mini launched Kies and let it install all of its drivers and what not. After letting it install drivers I had trouble with getting the device to be recognized by Kies, I got that to work, now it is saying Unregistered device in the firmware category. I have looked for ways to update it with Odin but no luck on that. Also what would be the easiest way to root it, he also wanted me to do that, i figured installing clockworkmod recovery and then flashing a rooted rom to it or using superoneclick or something like that. (BTW the current firmware is 2.1 -update1) My computer is running Windows 8 Pro.
Thanks.
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I had the same problem over the weekend, find a win 7 machine and install the drivers and kies and try again. Though tbh I would put cm 10.1 on it instead of GB through kies. There's an Odin guide in the captivate specific forum.