Samsung kies - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have flashed a rooted stock tom in Samsung galaxy s3 mini and now I can't connect my phone with kids. I wanted to ask the benefits of kies and how I can use it again.
Thanks in advance.

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kies is samsung's own proprietary software to be used for backing up your data,, contacts etc.. And to upgrade your firmware whenever Samsung releases newer version of Android...
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lefterios said:
I have flashed a rooted stock tom in Samsung galaxy s3 mini and now I can't connect my phone with kids. I wanted to ask the benefits of kies and how I can use it again.
Thanks in advance.
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Kies before connecting whether the device status is genuine or not. Since you have already rooted and installed custom ROM , kies will not recognize your device.
Kies makes it easy to transfer / backup your media files, contacts, e.t.c.
You need to install official firmware for your device in case you want it to be recognized via Kies. You can refer sammobile.com for more details.

rajneeshk said:
Kies before connecting whether the device status is genuine or not. Since you have already rooted and installed custom ROM , kies will not recognize your device.
Kies makes it easy to transfer / backup your media files, contacts, e.t.c.
You need to install official firmware for your device in case you want it to be recognized via Kies. You can refer sammobile.com for more details.
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I don't have a custom rom I have the stock one rooted. But I read that I can use kies only if I have a rom from my country. Where can I find this rom? If I root this rom by flashing superSU will kies be available?
Thanks.

lefterios said:
I don't have a custom rom I have the stock one rooted. But I read that I can use kies only if I have a rom from my country. Where can I find this rom? If I root this rom by flashing superSU will kies be available?
Thanks.
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After Rooting Kies will not recognize your device. You can find the firmware for your country from sammobile.com and it will be genuine samsung firmware.:victory:
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Thank you. I will try this out I hope it works.

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[Q] Samsung GS2- Should i update my firmware through Kies after rooting?

Hello, just to preface this- im not very technical, but i can follow instructions well.
Anyway, You guys were great to help me two months ago in rooting my phone. I ended up doing it through Odin and all went great. Got all the **** off my phone which was the main aim. I didn't put any custom roms on there as im a bit useless when it comes to this stuff and i felt i'd be pushing my luck after the rooting went so well.
Yesterday i used Kies and it asked me to upgrade the firmware as there was a new version available.
1. What should i do? Will upgrading through Kies reverse the rooting procedure or break my phone?
2. Should i get the newer update from this site? If so- is there any tutorial for updating the firmware after already rooting the phone through odin (chainfires method i think it was?
Thank you in advance for any advice all.
My phone details are ;
ANdroid 2.3.3
Baseband version I9100XXKE7
Kernel version; 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF3-CL276555
[email protected] #2
Build number; GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
I have used kies to update firm ware after rooting and it did not UN root my phone so you should be fine. It did however install more useless apps that I had to remove.
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fracked said:
Hello, just to preface this- im not very technical, but i can follow instructions well.
Yesterday i used Kies and it asked me to upgrade the firmware as there was a new version available.
i would update via kies then go to chainfires post and pick root and cwm to match your new firmwares kernel .
That way you wont have to learn how to flash stock firmwares etc .,
jje
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hi jje, thanks for the reply mate.
Can i ask- do you mean that after updating through kies, i need to download something else? I already have the phone rooted and have cwm on the phone?
sorry, a bit comfused here so i am
fracked said:
Can i ask- do you mean that after updating through kies, i need to download something else? I already have the phone rooted and have cwm on the phone?
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What JJ said is to flash via Kies and then flash the CF-Root kernel from Chainfire to get root and CWM in the phone.
Hi Azeurius,
the thing is that i already have root and cwm on the phone. Ive already rooted.
So im at the point where i can upgrade the firmware through kies, but im looking for advice what i should do overall- nearing in mind the fact ive already rooted, and phone details are in Openingpost.
THanks!
Ok well I am also new here but from everything I have read my understanding is that you have rooted your device and loaded the original Kernel for your current firmware. If you upgrade through Kies then you will obviously have an upgraded firmware with the old kernel (from your 1st rooting).
So when you upgrade your firmware you just have to also upgrade your Kernel through odin so your phone will still be properly rooted.
I stand to be corrected. I only started reading about rooting today as I just got my Galaxy s2 having come from a Blackberry so new to Android but loving it!!! Best os ever!
I think I will root my phone but not going to touch the firmware as ICS should be release on Kies soon cant wait
ryanmak1 said:
Ok well I am also new here but from everything I have read my understanding is that you have rooted your device and loaded the original Kernel for your current firmware. If you upgrade through Kies then you will obviously have an upgraded firmware with the old kernel (from your 1st rooting).
Any stock upgrade removes root .
So when you upgrade your firmware you just have to also upgrade your Kernel through odin so your phone will still be properly rooted.
Correct
One big problem with Kies is that if you change firmware its possible that you lose the Kies upgrade path as phone codes no longer match .
jje
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Hello
JJEgan said:
ryanmak1 said:
Ok well I am also new here but from everything I have read my understanding is that you have rooted your device and loaded the original Kernel for your current firmware. If you upgrade through Kies then you will obviously have an upgraded firmware with the old kernel (from your 1st rooting).
Any stock upgrade removes root .
So when you upgrade your firmware you just have to also upgrade your Kernel through odin so your phone will still be properly rooted.
Correct
One big problem with Kies is that if you change firmware its possible that you lose the Kies upgrade path as phone codes no longer match .
jje
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Hello guys. Im relatively new to XDA. So I might sound stupid. My question is, as jje mentioned above "One big problem with Kies is that if you change firmware its possible that you lose the Kies upgrade path as phone codes no longer match" am i correct in saying that if I update my Galaxy s II (rooted + cwm recovery no custom rom) via kies, then I could run into problems? Also one more question. If I do update via kies, will it remove root and cwm recovery?? Thanks guys. .
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Use Odin
I think KIES forbides to upgrade on rooted firmware. Even if it allows you i think you will use your root. I suggest you if you want the latest stock rooted firmware use Odin find the stock rooted XWLSD(Nordic countries) and flash via Odin (Don't use XWLS8 it has bugs), XWLSD is super stable or XXMS1(Poland) or XWLSE(Russia) if you are not from this countries then use XWLSD. If you want custom rom with no mods and no bloatwares use Neat rom or Wanam lite rom, if you want custom rom with mods and no bloatwares use disaster, biftor, omega, alliance rom and etc.
Yeah. I dont mind losing root access. As log as I can get official ota. Btw has the exynos bug been addressed?
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Angelkom said:
I think KIES forbides to upgrade on rooted firmware. Even if it allows you i think you will use your root. I suggest you if you want the latest stock rooted firmware use Odin find the stock rooted XWLSD(Nordic countries) and flash via Odin (Don't use XWLS8 it has bugs), XWLSD is super stable or XXMS1(Poland) or XWLSE(Russia) if you are not from this countries then use XWLSD. If you want custom rom with no mods and no bloatwares use Neat rom or Wanam lite rom, if you want custom rom with mods and no bloatwares use disaster, biftor, omega, alliance rom and etc.
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It allowed updating firmware on my rooted S5, but I did lose root when it was all done.
jdmarko said:
It allowed updating firmware on my rooted S5, but I did lose root when it was all done.
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Thanks. I will be try updating my rooted i9500 and P600 via Kies. I am not sure if there is already an update for my region available for the S4 but I was prompted to update my P600 only to get a notification telling me that my device has been modified. This was for OTA updating. I really hope it works because I am really not looking forward to un-rooting these devices just for the updates since downloading the stock ROM takes forever. Will post results after trying just in case anyone is interested.

[Q] kies with lite'ning 2.5

hi,
why kies doesn't work with lite'ning rom 2.5 in my GS2
thanks
Guess why?
Are you on an official samsung firmware?
Are you with an official kernel from samsung?
Are you unroot?
Are your smartphone stock?
Why your kies does not work? why?
Kies is meant and written to work with samsung phones WITH SAMSUNG FIRMWARES, so if you have done anything with your phone kies probably will not recognize your phone as a samsung phone.
Only for curiosity, why do you need kies?
hi
i wrote "lite'ning 2.5" it mean i have a custom rom, and i want kies to synchronise my contacts
timecop79 said:
hi
i wrote "lite'ning 2.5" it mean i have a custom rom, and i want kies to synchronise my contacts
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Does not recognize non genuine rom is one reason .
jje
Whatever custom Samsung rom you are on, lies should recognize your device .
1. Check proper drivers are installed via device manager in PC.
2. Check if you have enabled USB debugging in your mobile.
3. Reinstall kies completely
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The problème came from the rom and it Need a fix
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Your contacts should sync with your Google account anyways.
Kies is meant to work with official Samsung firmwares. Which Lite'ning is not.
I find Kies a pretty bad program anyways. Unreliable at best. I haven't used it since about 2 weeks after I got my phone, which was about 8 months ago.
Sorry, but i could use kies with custom rom even lite'ning
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Well, then you'll need to provide more detail than just "Kies doesn't work with my ROM, but it used to". That doesn't tell anybody anything, or WHY it possibly doesn't work.
What happens when you try to use Kies? Does your computer still recognize the phone when you plug it in? Etc. Just saying something doesn't work, doesn't help anyone help you.
i'm now on Lite'ning 2.5 and the kies works perfect !
try to reflash your rom again
god.fsl said:
i'm now on Lite'ning 2.5 and the kies works perfect !
try to reflash your rom again
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Please give me rom link
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thanks to all
I reflash my phone 3 times, the problem persists, kies workwith wifi but not with the USB cable, the error message is: impossible to start the service on the device, another problem: the remote control does not work, it crashes the phone and you can not add an account samsung ... and thank you all
Try Kies Wifi. I managed to get Kies syncing with LR 2.5 after some error. Its a bit problematic though.
I think thé 2.6 will resolve the problèm.
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hi,
kies work perfectly now with lite'ning 2.6, but i still can't ad a samung acocunt ,then no using of samsung dive, and wehen i try to check remote controle option the phon crash.
thanks

[Q] Updating rooted GS3 to 4.1.2

Hi,
I rooted my phone on jelly bean 4.1.1. At the moment, my phone wont update to 4.1.2 because it says that the phoen has been modified. How can i update to 4.1.2 and re - root the phone?
thanks
mostru said:
Hi,
I rooted my phone on jelly bean 4.1.1. At the moment, my phone wont update to 4.1.2 because it says that the phoen has been modified. How can i update to 4.1.2 and re - root the phone?
thanks
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Download the 4.1.2 firmware (if it is released for your region) from Sammobile.com and flash through ODIN. You'll have to re-root again, though.
Cheers!
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mostru said:
Hi,
I rooted my phone on jelly bean 4.1.1. At the moment, my phone wont update to 4.1.2 because it says that the phoen has been modified. How can i update to 4.1.2 and re - root the phone?
thanks
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Download 4.1.2 firmware from any link. Install Mobile Odin. Flash using Mobile Odin and check the Everroot checkbox. Once done you will have all updates and root intalled on your device.
Will that delete data like apps or contacts etc?
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tororosso125 said:
Will that delete data like apps or contacts etc?
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contacts and Apps normally not. (Only you factory reset the phone, then apps will be erased) Flashing so many firmwares but never erasing contacts.
hi, to be fear i had the same problem and all i had to do was to update the firmware using the Samsung kies...once you connect the phone to your computer, will have to open the Samsung kies and the program will automatically ask you if you want to update your firmware; and if you don't know how to get the Samsung kies you will have to go on the samsung website and check in the download section. I hope that I have been enough helpful to you and to anyone else that had or have the same problem :laugh: .
picarotti said:
hi, to be fear i had the same problem and all i had to do was to update the firmware using the Samsung kies...once you connect the phone to your computer, will have to open the Samsung kies and the program will automatically ask you if you want to update your firmware; and if you don't know how to get the Samsung kies you will have to go on the samsung website and check in the download section. I hope that I have been enough helpful to you and to anyone else that had or have the same problem :laugh: .
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He's rooted. Kies won't update it. Kies will only update when it's unmodified, and CSC matches.

[Q] noob s3 questions

hi,
i have just rooted my note 2. and i upgraded it to FW 4.1.2
i now have my SG3 running 4.1.1,
i want to upgrade it to 4.1.2, but the fones FW is from another country, that has not released the update 4.1.2
and im in the philippines
i understand i need to root it, so. im asking what is the best way to root it with out installing a rom, i would like to
keep it stock as muh as possible.
i would also like to have cwm recovery installe. i understand equinox root does not install cwm so if i do that method
i cannot do nandroid back up.
please help me and give me a link.
thank you
You don't need to root your phone to upgrade it to 4.1.2
Just download a 4.1.2 ROM from sammobile.com and flash through ODIN and you're good to go.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27049357
Don't be lazy
There lots lots thread about the subject you asked around here.
Flash it via Odin and flash latest stock firmware and recovery to be SDS safe.
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my s3 is presently running ics 4.0.4. it is carrier free. i'm trying to flash XXELLA through odin. so it checks md5 successfully but fails to open serial port and obviously i get a "FAIL". any help?
Did you install kies on your comp, kies have driver for your s3, i think odin didnt recognize your s3, that's why its failed, try installing kies first then try again
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guerouig said:
my s3 is presently running ics 4.0.4. it is carrier free. i'm trying to flash XXELLA through odin. so it checks md5 successfully but fails to open serial port and obviously i get a "FAIL". any help?
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Likewise no USB drivers or faulty firmware download.
Try reading the Basics .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
Dyosr said:
Did you install kies on your comp, kies have driver for your s3, i think odin didnt recognize your s3, that's why its failed, try installing kies first then try again
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nope: it is recognized by kies (for which the device is up to date in my country). the firmware is ok, I flashed it already on another s3. the message is "cannot open serial port"
EDIT : sorry folks, I just forgot kies running; that's why the serial port was not available for flashing. now everything's fine
guerouig said:
nope: it is recognized by kies (for which the device is up to date in my country). the firmware is ok, I flashed it already on another s3. the message is "cannot open serial port"
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Multiple possible answers all covered in the basics .
Kies running wrong USB cable not using motherboard usb port are just a few .
jje

[Q] Cynogen Mod with Kies

Hi,
I have Samsung Galaxy S3 International version with Cynogen mod. I want to un root it with samasung original stock verison. But Cynogen is not compatible with Kies so I can not open and proess file downloaded from sammobile through Odin. Can anyone help me in this regard?
Thanks in Advance
Sushant Kulkarni
sushantkul said:
Hi,
I have Samsung Galaxy S3 International version with Cynogen mod. I want to un root it with samasung original stock verison. But Cynogen is not compatible with Kies so I can not open and proess file downloaded from sammobile through Odin. Can anyone help me in this regard?
Thanks in Advance
Sushant Kulkarni
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It would appear that you haven't installed the CyanogenMod yourself. Please do some reading & research before attempting to flash anything, stock or modded, otherwise you'll end up with an expensive paperweight.
Specifically, here, you shouldn't be using Kies at all in your flashing. In fact, it is recommended to kill all Kies processes as they can interfere with the flashing process.
You need to get the phone into download mode, and flash the ROM with Odin, assuming the ROM is Odin flashable.
There is a guide in general forum on how to return to stock using Odin.
Thanks for your reply...I read some information regarding this.....As per my understanding to use odin mobile should be connected to PC via Samsung Kies..but in my case cynogen is not supported kies.SO how can I proceed?
gr1ff1n said:
It would appear that you haven't installed the CyanogenMod yourself. Please do some reading & research before
attempting to flash anything, stock or modded, otherwise you'll end up with an expensive paperweight.
Specifically, here, you shouldn't be using Kies at all in your flashing. In fact, it is recommended to kill all Kies processes as they can interfere with the flashing process.
You need to get the phone into download mode, and flash the ROM with Odin, assuming the ROM is Odin flashable.
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sushantkul said:
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...As per my understanding to use odin mobile should be connected to PC via Samsung Kies...
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As the others have already told you: That understanding is wrong. Your phone needs to be connected to the pc but N-O-T via KIES.
Please read at least the threads in my sig below.

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