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Rogers 2.2 update is available through Kies

Yep...Go get it.
EDIT: I mean Kies...The update box was in my way when I was typing lol

So what is the ROM version name?

A.VOID said:
So what is the ROM version name?
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Just a min, update failed...I think cause launcher pro was the default home...trying again damn it.

Someone post a odin copy.
?

Let the BRICKING begin!

Would love an ODIN of this ROM... looking forward to it!

Installed Kies... Update process starts but Kies crashes. Anyone else have this issue? I'm currently trying to unroot to see if that makes a difference.
Edit: Exact issue is: MSC.Thunder.FirmwareUpdate has stopped working.
Does it regardless if I choose to backup or not the contacts and data.
Edit 2: Unroot changes nothing.
Edit 3: Doing a factory reset on the device doesn't help either. WTF?

connected to Kies - message "This device will be supported soon"

Fortysixandtwo said:
connected to Kies - message "This device will be supported soon"
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http://www.samsung.com/ca/support/detail/supportPrdDetail.do?menu=SP00&prd_ia_cd=01012200&prd_mdl_cd=SGH-I896ZKARWC&prd_mdl_name=SGH-I896&prd_ia_sub_class_cd=P#
Get it here

Wonder if it'll be 2.2.1...

Ok so I just got back from writing an exam and will try to reinstall Kies. I tried 2 times to update through my computer this morning and once on my wife's PC (She has a Captivate as well)
All 3 attempts it says that Its downloaded the update but then it fails when it tries to install. Now remember I've not rooted or anything, so i think that there might be a newer version of kies or something...going to look now.
But anyways it tries to update it says a bunch of stuff like: You phone Jsomething1 and the update is supposed to be Jsomething2...I dont get it.
Remember I dont hack or mod phones in the slightest, so I have no clue what this J1 (mine) and the update of j2 is...?
The update is big though, takes a few minutes to download and I have a 16mps download speed...

Downloading this version of Kies and will try again:
http://www.samsungapps.com/about/onPc.as

I'm with Rogers with an AT&T Captivate (Rooted and Cognition 2.3b6). Will I be able to update my device to it? I much prefer the Rogers software than AT&T's. I don't care if I have to use Odin or erase everything.

alexvtr said:
Installed Kies... Update process starts but Kies crashes. Anyone else have this issue? I'm currently trying to unroot to see if that makes a difference.
Edit: Exact issue is: MSC.Thunder.FirmwareUpdate has stopped working.
Does it regardless if I choose to backup or not the contacts and data.
Edit 2: Unroot changes nothing.
Edit 3: Doing a factory reset on the device doesn't help either. WTF?
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What ROM are you on ?
Did you put the phone in recovery mode when you have the first pop up menu ?

ScottyNuttz said:
Wonder if it'll be 2.2.1...
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Nope it's 2.2

Where does it say it was released?

gunstar3035 said:
Ok so I just got back from writing an exam and will try to reinstall Kies. I tried 2 times to update through my computer this morning and once on my wife's PC (She has a Captivate as well)
All 3 attempts it says that Its downloaded the update but then it fails when it tries to install. Now remember I've not rooted or anything, so i think that there might be a newer version of kies or something...going to look now.
But anyways it tries to update it says a bunch of stuff like: You phone Jsomething1 and the update is supposed to be Jsomething2...I dont get it.
Remember I dont hack or mod phones in the slightest, so I have no clue what this J1 (mine) and the update of j2 is...?
The update is big though, takes a few minutes to download and I have a 16mps download speed...
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Did you put your phone in Recovery mode like the first pop up is asking ? (Unplug usb cable from phone (not the computer), power off the phone, Hold vol up/down button and plug usb cable. You should now be in download mode (black/yellow screen with a shovelling droid)

silvertag said:
What ROM are you on ?
Did you put the phone in recovery mode when you have the first pop up menu ?
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Stock ROM from Rogers
No, not recovery mode.
PC runs W7-32 for what it's worth.
In the meantime, I did some research on the error I mentioned above.
It appears it's a very common issue with KIES.
There are a few workarounds.
So far, I tried the "SIM-out" method and it doesn't work for me.
Next, I'm trying the regedit method.
Will report on results.
@silvertag: your upgrade worked fine or you haven't tried yet?

Enhanced said:
Where does it say it was released?
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Nowhere you have to check Kies server to know it's been released. There is still no confirmation from Rogers last i checked.

alexvtr said:
Stock ROM from Rogers
No, not recovery mode.
PC runs W7-32 for what it's worth.
In the meantime, I did some research on the error I mentioned above.
It appears it's a very common issue with KIES.
There are a few workarounds.
So far, I tried the "SIM-out" method and it doesn't work for me.
Next, I'm trying the regedit method.
Will report on results.
@silvertag: your upgrade worked fine or you haven't tried yet?
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Yes it worked fine you HAVE to put the phone in download mode before you start downloading the update or it will fail at the upgrade part.

OMWTFBBQ!!1 Firmware Update??

I noticed that it automagically started updating the firmware when I connected my sidekick to Kies. Should I update? Or will that prevent me from being able to root my phone?
From 1.0.0.11011_4 <--- Currently @
To 1.0.0.11051_4

Weird. My phone is not even recognized in Kies, say's its not supported.

gutter said:
Weird. My phone is not even recognized in Kies, say's its not supported.
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same here, is there a specific version of Kies that we need ? idk

Yeah just use the vibrant drivers and enabe usb debug mode.
The step by step guide on how to update your phone is on the first page of the thread titled "sidekick 4g."

Hmm, I'm interested in this.. any other input? I might hook mine up to see.
Sent from my Sidekick 4G using XDA app

for some reason when i put it in kies mode it says my device isn't supported (with debugging off) but when ever i turn usb debugging on it connects as mass storage with out an option for kies mode and then kies say my device isnt in the proper mode

Due to the lack of of an answer I am going to create a comprehensive tutorial on how to install the necessary drivers to recognize your device, and update it if so feel so inclined. It was actually extremely easy. This is going to be a video, and I am going to post it as a new thread.

To satisfy any curiosities I want to perform a full dump of this firmware before I update.

Theres my sorry attempt. The first time I uploaded it came out in 480p. I recorded it in 1080p so i deleted it and re upped it. Now when I re upload it it only comes out in 240. **** YOU YOUTUBE SUCK MY ****. I'm sorry this is the best I could do for tonight guys I'm exhausted. I'm going to sleep, but I will try to help as much as possible tomorrow. If you really want to update your phone and need live step by step process stuff I'll throw out my phone number. I really DGAF

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Theres my sorry attempt. The first time I uploaded it came out in 480p. I recorded it in 1080p so i deleted it and re upped it. Now when I re upload it it only comes out in 240. **** YOU YOUTUBE SUCK MY ****. I'm sorry this is the best I could do for tonight guys I'm exhausted. I'm going to sleep, but I will try to help as much as possible tomorrow. If you really want to update your phone and need live step by step process stuff I'll throw out my phone number. I really DGAF
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lol if im correct youtube takes some time to render and process the video before it can be watched in its best res. i can watch your video now in 720p i think you just had to give it some time lol so no stress. but thanks for the vid im checking it out now

okay.. i think this thread was a mistake or i read it wrong .
first off i wasnt connecting to kies correctly because i wasnt using samsung kies mini i was using samsung kies.
second the firmware update you are talking about was updating your version of kies it wasnt updating your phone. the version of kies mini that you say to download in the video wasnt the latest kies mini so it updated when you first opened it (same for myself) now that its updated and i have kies open it says there is no upgrade available for my device.
if by some chance kies did update your phone check to see if the build is still KD1 , if it isnt then your phone was upgraded. not likely though
hope this helps and no need to get a dump if your still on stock, but thanks still.

does anyone know how to use the emergency firmware recovery feature in KIES? it seems to ask for some kind of code. I was wondering if by any chance this could be a way to restore your phone to factory stock?

yogi2010 said:
does anyone know how to use the emergency firmware recovery feature in KIES? it seems to ask for some kind of code. I was wondering if by any chance this could be a way to restore your phone to factory stock?
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Use the 1 clik uninstaller by blu. Works like a dream, just tried it today =)

So there is an update firmware? Anyone tried it? There are several issues with the phone and if there really is an update I am curious as to what has been remedied.

What Kies Version to use

I have downloaded the most recent version of Kies, but when I try to connect my Tab to my computer it states that my Tab is not compatible with Kies 2.0. The problem is that's the only version of Kies out there. I"m trying to just back up my device but I seem to not be able to, anyone have any ideas?

KIES should be compatible unless you changed your build.prop.

amtrakcn said:
KIES should be compatible unless you changed your build.prop.
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It's something with the computer I was using, when I got into the office today, I plugged my Tab into my computer, and Kies recognised it, granted I couldn't back it up at all, but Kies did recognise it.

Along these lines, I installed Kies when I bought my Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch phone. Are there separate versions of Kies, or just one program for all phones/tablets? Do I have to get separate USB drivers, or are they included in the Kies package?
Thanks in advance for the answers.

Foulwx said:
Along these lines, I installed Kies when I bought my Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch phone. Are there separate versions of Kies, or just one program for all phones/tablets? Do I have to get separate USB drivers, or are they included in the Kies package?
Thanks in advance for the answers.
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Same program, all the drivers needed are installed, when you open Kies, it might tell you that there is an update available, just install the update and then the Tab Plus will work with it.

naturefreak85 said:
Same program, all the drivers needed are installed, when you open Kies, it might tell you that there is an update available, just install the update and then the Tab Plus will work with it.
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Thanks, and yes it did just update today when I opened it.

Frustrating...

Just upgraded to the latest version of Kies and I continue not being able to connect my GT-P6800 to Kies...it just hangs there "Connecting" forever
My Ace Duo connects fine...the 7.7?...Nothing...not in MTP or PTP USB/PC connection modes.
Utterly puzzled...
XK

XDAKhan said:
Just upgraded to the latest version of Kies and I continue not being able to connect my GT-P6800 to Kies...it just hangs there "Connecting" forever
My Ace Duo connects fine...the 7.7?...Nothing...not in MTP or PTP USB/PC connection modes.
Utterly puzzled...
XK
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What OS are you running on computer? Check Device Manager. Installed Samsung USB drivers? Connecting directly to computer and not via a hub? Try a different USB cord. Some just won't work.
HTH

Thanks for the reply
skeeterpro said:
What OS are you running on computer?
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W7(64)
skeeterpro said:
Check Device Manager.
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Already done.
skeeterpro said:
Installed Samsung USB drivers?
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Re-installed several times, via "connection troubleshooting" feature, in Kies.
skeeterpro said:
Connecting directly to computer and not via a hub?
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Connected via a powered USB hub. Tried a MB direct USB port, same results.
skeeterpro said:
Try a different USB cord. Some just won't work.
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It's the one provided with the device. It used to work. It still does, as Windows recognizes the tab as an MTP device.
I've now left it a long, LONG time trying to connect. After several minutes I got a pop-up window with: "This device is not supported by Kies 2.0. Make sure that your device is supported and try again"
What the....!?!?!?
XK

If you've installed a ROM from a different country, a custom ROM, or rooted your device, KIES will not recognize it. Actually, it is possible that KIES won't recognize the device if the binary counter is above zero (or, if you've ever installed anything through Odin).

Steve_max said:
If you've installed a ROM from a different country, a custom ROM, or rooted your device, KIES will not recognize it. Actually, it is possible that KIES won't recognize the device if the binary counter is above zero (or, if you've ever installed anything through Odin).
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I did install the Austrian P6800XXLQ2 P6800OXALQ2 firmware with Odin and have also rooted the device.
Rooting must not be the cause, since Kies connected fine with stock HC and the device already rooted.
What's the "binary counter"?
Is there any way around this? I would like to have Kies centralizing my contacts and backups.
XK

Does your CSC match the installed frimware?
Had to change the CSC from TEN to ATO after installing ATO firmware in order for Kies to work properly

ShyPod said:
Does your CSC match the installed frimware?
Had to change the CSC from TEN to ATO after installing ATO firmware in order for Kies to work properly
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Well, I downloaded a zip file named "P6800XXLQ2_P6800OXALQ2_ATO". It uncompressed into "P6800OXALQ2_P6800XXLQ2_HOME.tar" and "SS_DL.dll".
I installed using Odin. I can only believe the CSC is the ATO one.
How do I check this?
XK

XDAKhan said:
I did install the Austrian P6800XXLQ2 P6800OXALQ2 firmware with Odin and have also rooted the device.
Rooting must not be the cause, since Kies connected fine with stock HC and the device already rooted.
What's the "binary counter"?
Is there any way around this? I would like to have Kies centralizing my contacts and backups.
XK
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Binary Counter is Samsung's internal method of tracking how many times a ROM (or other alteration I believe) was made to the device. Some say a method of tracking for warranty purposes. Chainfire has an app (TriangleAway) that resets the binary counter on Google Play but unsure if it is supported for the 7.7. Have it on my 10.1 Note.

skeeterpro said:
Binary Counter is Samsung's internal method of tracking how many times a ROM (or other alteration I believe) was made to the device. Some say a method of tracking for warranty purposes. Chainfire has an app (TriangleAway) that resets the binary counter on Google Play but unsure if it is supported for the 7.7. Have it on my 10.1 Note.
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Does not work on the 7.7.
Showed the following message: "Could not locate hidden partition. Are you not running ICS?"
Uninstalled with refunded.
PK

ShyPod said:
Does your CSC match the installed frimware?
Had to change the CSC from TEN to ATO after installing ATO firmware in order for Kies to work properly
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Please, tell me how to change the CSC?!
I've been trying it for a long time without success... I flashed the ATO ROM (P6800XXLQ2) to my Hong Kong vendor code device. But this ROM doesn't contain special CSC folder, so, I couldn't change it with the dedicated CSC Change app. I even thought that I should go back to honeycomb and change the code on that ROM but I didn't find a proper ATO ROM among the HC ones on Samfirmware. So, what to do?
Tapatalk 2-vel küldve az én GT-P6800-ről

XDAKhan said:
Does not work on the 7.7.
Showed the following message: "Could not locate hidden partition. Are you not running ICS?"
Uninstalled with refunded.
PK
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Just installed, and I can confirm it does work. At least under CM10...

Steve_max said:
Just installed, and I can confirm it does work. At least under CM10...
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Not on my Austrian version...
Thought: I love Android because of the versatility and the superior support given by a knowledgeable, generous community of developers.
...but I am starting to wonder if the efficiency of those developers coupled with the said versatility isn't resulting in such a gargantuan number of combinations that they are actually killing any chance of effective support, as our own incarnation of Android is always slightly but irremediably different from the next one.
XK

XDAKhan said:
Not on my Austrian version...
Thought: I love Android because of the versatility and the superior support given by a knowledgeable, generous community of developers.
...but I am starting to wonder if the efficiency of those developers coupled with the said versatility isn't resulting in such a gargantuan number of combinations that they are actually killing any chance of effective support, as our own incarnation of Android is always slightly but irremediably different from the next one.
XK
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Did you try using the CM10 2012-10-04 build? Its changelog mentions TriangleAway compatibility specifically.

ShyPod said:
Does your CSC match the installed frimware?
Had to change the CSC from TEN to ATO after installing ATO firmware in order for Kies to work properly
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Have you try with this? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manniakk.cscselector&feature=search_result
It worked for me but make sure you back up your data because it will wave your data.

Interesting post. I gave up months ago trying to connect my 7.7 to Kies on my computer. Getting the same message as the OP. And.. I am running stock honeycomb from VZ. No rooting, roms, etc.

Thread moved to Q & A section, post in the relevant section next time.

'cooleagle' said:
Thread moved to Q & A section, post in the relevant section next time.
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Errr...the only question in the OP was a rhetorical one. All the rest was just matter of fact. Can you please elaborate on why this belongs to the Q&A, so I can be relevant the next time around?
Thanks.
XK

XDAKhan said:
Errr...the only question in the OP was a rhetorical one. All the rest was just matter of fact. Can you please elaborate on why this belongs to the Q&A, so I can be relevant the next time around?
Thanks.
XK
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Hi bud, don't you think you were asking for a solution as Kies was unable to detect your device after updating to the latest firmware ?

'cooleagle' said:
Hi bud, don't you think you were asking for a solution as Kies was unable to detect your device after updating to the latest firmware ?
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No.
I asked for help regarding Kies not being able to recognize my 7.7 on another thread on the same subject...funnily enough, one where the OP specifically asked for a solution and that was (...and still is...) filled under "Galaxy Tab 7.7 General" without being subject to this aggressive moderating zeal...go figure...
This thread of mine merely stated the fact (not question) that it still does not connect under the newest Kies incarnation.
Although generous posters advanced with possible solutions, that was not the intent.
The reason I prefer international forums to Portuguese ones is because my countrymen have a tendency to turn into little arrogant dictators when the slightest modicum of power is entrusted to them (...especially under the cover of anonymity...)
Please don't fall into the same trap.
XK

cakrabayu said:
Have you try with this? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manniakk.cscselector&feature=search_result
It worked for me but make sure you back up your data because it will wave your data.
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Hi,
Having the same issues, not connecting to KIES and cannot find out my CSC.
Will this tool, specifically for a phone, work with the SCH-i815 version of the tab 7.7 once I root?
thx!

Samsung KIES not working with NOTE 5

Samsung KIES not working with NOTE 5 anymore any know anything about this?

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senozlu1 said:
Samsung KIES not working with NOTE 5 anymore any know anything about this?
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Kies has been replace by Samsung Smart Switch.
You can download it free from samsung.
It works really nice.
I like it better than kies.
Have a great day!

I was using kies to download stock firmware, is there any other way downloading firmware directly from samsung?.

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senozlu1 said:
I was using kies to download stock firmware, is there any other way downloading firmware directly from samsung?.
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You can go to http://sammobile.com and get stock firmware
there, but it's very slow downloading there.
If you want to have a fast download link you can go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...rmware-g928t-complete-untouched-boh6-t3198387
Both places have the exact same untouched N9920T odin flash firmwares.
Good luck,
Have a great day!

I made a backup of my note 4 on kies 3 and had to turn it in to my service provider because it was broken, so how can i get that backup from kies onto my note 5?

Smart Switch is on auto pilot... limited selection on what is being backe up and restored and there are not contacts or files browser which was handy for updating quickly contact, contact images especially etc. I don't like smart switch...it uses an apple dumb user approach.