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Hi all
I cant seem to find a definitive answer to this and Samsung support have not been very helpful.
When I try to install the drivers for the Galaxy S when connected to Kies I get a driver failed to load message.
It seems to be the MTP driver.
This is on 32 bit W7 laptop.
Does anyone have a solution to this? With Froyo coming but only via Kies it is becoming a bit desperate!
Thanks in advance
Simon
you are not alone my friend, everyone have grief with Kies
after installing Kies, try the option to Install Driver inside the Kies app
see if that helps
next alternative is to install Android SDK drivers
There seems to be a lot of issues with Kies. Mine is 'MainStage has stopped working'.
However there is little, or no, support for it. Loads of Kies questions and reported issues have gone unanswered on this, and other, Android/Samsung forums.
I've just managed to get the Australian Kies release working on my XP laptop. 5 or 6 installs and uninstalls, cleaning folders out from bad uninstalls, looking for reminants left behind. It took ages, but now at least I managed to get it working and clean my Orange SGS and flash it to JM1.
Just going to copy and paste the tips I wrote up on VF when I'd wanted to use kies to upgrade firmware:
Yakumo said:
Kies direct download link : downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/SW/201009/20100903113039859/Kies_1.5.1.10074_45.exe
This is the most up to date version as of writing this, don't use the auto updater it can take 2 hours, ridiculous update system going file by file for 10,0000 files instead of a single download than unpacker.
Install Kies, then click kies at the top left, and with the phone not plugged in select driver recovery. when that is finished plug the phone in.
If you still have a problem with it connecting, with it looping the MTP connection on the phone.
the MTP connection bug has been identified at last and though there isn't an official fix yet, it's not too hard to sort out yourself
filenames with an extension of longer than 16 chars on your SD cause the MTP problem, so anything after the last "." on a filename that is longer than 16 chars.
I think the largest cause of this is probably the '.thumbdataX-XXXXXXXXXXX' file you will find in "DCIM/.thumbnails" with any file manager app. You can just delete this and then try connecting
I deleted that file, and the entire TunnyBrowser directory, and the SoundHound app entire cache directory.
This was the first time I'd had the problem since I got the phone and wiped my SD card, but I hadn't been taking photo's till recently, I have a lot of other apps installed. Clearing those 3 things fixed the problem for me immediately.
Once I had done that I was able to install the JM1 firmware successfully, the phones auto reboot after flash seemed to fail after the samsung logo came up - after leaving it a long time it didn't progress, but I pulled the battery out for 30 seconds and the phone was fine after that.
I had backed up all my apps with ASTRO file manager before the install, and contacts with kies, but I did not have to do any restore after the flash in the end. all contacts and apps were still there.
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Have you tried Kies from Samsung Australia? They have the latest version (1.5.1.100853)
Meh, my Kies just killed itself, decided to update and now it bombs out every time I connect the phone, tried rolling it back, but its still screwed.
How hard can it be?
I originally posted a fix, but the server rollback killed it.
So here it goes again
Download the new version from australia
Then uninstall the old version from your PC
Then delete the \kies\ from \program files
Install the new version of kies from australia
Done
Sent from my GT-I9000M using XDA App
I upgraded from DI01 to DL09 via OTA and now USB Mounting doesn't work when I connect to my Mac. Has anyone had this issue?
Go into Setting > USB Settings > Ask on connection. Seems to have reset. If this works, ITS DOOBIE TIME
doobieking420 said:
Go into Setting > USB Settings > Ask on connection. Seems to have reset. If this works, ITS DOOBIE TIME
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No doobie time...
Just got to a mac to give this a shot. Doesn't mount for me either! Shows a CD image with some of the pc installer files but not the directory of the phone itself. Very interesting. Upon unmounting, got a "The disk you inserted was no readable by this computer." message.
"you are not alone" -Michael Jackson
doobieking420 said:
Just got to a mac to give this a shot. Doesn't mount for me either! Shows a CD image with some of the pc installer files but not the directory of the phone itself. Very interesting. Upon unmounting, got a "The disk you inserted was no readable by this computer." message.
"you are not alone" -Michael Jackson
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When did you start making coherent posts? I like it
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No doobie time...
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Same issues here! I am hoping one of you AWESOME developer types can help us Mac users out on this one. I have made multiple inquiries to both Verizon and Samsung regarding this issue. Surprise, surprise...they each point the finger at the other! I pretty much lost all hope when the last Verizon rep I spoke to suggested I purchase an external SD card reader to transfer files...gulp!
Same problem !!!
Doesn't work with my Mac. Also tried Factory Reset.. still doesn't work....
Looks like I am not the only one ....
Also, the update left a weird status icon on the top next to my 3g icon in the status bar.
Please help..
Thanks,
Dj
Hey, I think I may know what the problem is, even though I don't have a Mac to test. I'm running stock ROM with DL09 OTA, and I discovered that when trying to mount the phone in mass storage mode, it wouldn't. It just showed up as a CD drive that contained an installer for the latest samsung drivers, and an app that opens IE to a page to download some kind of Verizon VCast media manager app. In other words, Verizon is trying to save you from yourself by forcing you to use their crap media manager software, instead of accessing the contents of your SD card directly.
I then realized that I hadn't de-bloated by removing all the Verizon apps, so I froze the VCast and VZNav apps (and Bing, and a few others) in Titanium Backup, and after that, Windows will now recognize and mount the SD card as expected.
I suspect that the funky CD mode thing is what is messing up mounting it on your Mac, so would suggest that you freeze those apps on your phone (you can also go in with ADB or Root Explorer and rename the .apk files, if you don't have Titanium Pro), and reboot the phone, and then try mounting it again.
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...I then realized that I hadn't de-bloated by removing all the Verizon apps, so I froze the VCast and VZNav apps (and Bing, and a few others) in Titanium Backup, and after that, Windows will now recognize and mount the SD card as expected...
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Can anyone confirm that this works? And particularly: which app needs to be stopped/"frozen"/removed for the fix.
I had searched a half dozen forums and not found a solution, that you found a fix is great news.
Not being able to access the SD card as a USB flash storage device is absolutely intolerable - I would say it's a serious flaw with DL09 and Verizon should "recall" the update or QUICKLY release a patch that "un breaks" it. The fact that they're probably doing this on purpose is sickening and infuriating.
I later confirmed that that doesn't fully fix the problem. The issue is in the kernel itself. Adrynalyne's 1/18 or later kernels fix the problem, at least for Windows, not sure about Mac, but there's a good chance it will. Try that and see what happens.
Posted from my DL09 SuperClean Fascinate with Voodoo
I have a few questions regarding Kies, Contacts, and USB mode to all the pro's out there -
I only get the following option when I connect the phone to the PC Settings --> USB Mode--> USB Mass Storage. Is this normal or should there be more options offered such as - Kies, PC Studio, Mass Storage? The Galaxy S (Captivate) offered a prompt as to which mode you wanted to connect the phone in whenever it was plugged in. I don't get any option like that. As soon as the device is plugged in (in idle mode) a window pops- up --> MTP Application - Connected (Press the home key to quit Samsung Kies)
Is there a specific way I need to connect the phone in to Kies? Kies displays only 2 options to me -
Add file to GT-I9100
Add folder to GT-I9100
I have tried 2 different computers, but its the same on both of them. I am using Kies version 2.0.1.11053_99 (which according to Kies is the latest version)
Display Options under Contacts shows only Phone and Google. it does not display SIM. I have already reset the phone once. Do I need to do something else? Since I am new to the forum, I am unable to add any screenshot links. But if someone can help me, I would gladly PM them the screenshots. Or you could look at photobucket for my album under nit407.
Thanks for your help.
-Nitin
Ok OP, in order for Kies to see the GSII you need to be on kies mode.
Make sure first this box is unchecked, go to: Settings=>Applications=>Development=>USB Debugging make sure this box is unchecked and then re connect your GSII into your USB cable and open Samsung Kies, it will recognize it immediately.
Good luck.
And make sure you're using the TWLauncher, not a 3rd party launcher.
nit407 said:
Display Options under Contacts shows only Phone and Google. it does not display SIM. I have already reset the phone once. Do I need to do something else? Since I am new to the forum, I am unable to add any screenshot links. But if someone can help me, I would gladly PM them the screenshots. Or you could look at photobucket for my album under nit407.
Thanks for your help.
-Nitin
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You can not add contacts directly to the SIM card, neither can see them unless you have copied them to Phone memory/Google. But I have heard that the SIM option is now included in latest 2.3.4 firmware, but as I am yet to test it can't confirm.
Regards.
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You can not add contacts directly to the SIM card, neither can see them unless you have copied them to Phone memory/Google. But I have heard that the SIM option is now included in latest 2.3.4 firmware, but as I am yet to test it can't confirm.
Regards.
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Thanks dude. Any ideas on my other questions/problems? I am running everything stock including the launcher and the USB Debugging mode is "unchecked". Is there a specific version of Kies that needs to be used?
nit407 said:
I have a few questions regarding Kies, Contacts, and USB mode to all the pro's out there -
Display Options under Contacts shows only Phone and Google. it does not display SIM. I have already reset the phone once. Do I need to do something else? Since I am new to the forum, I am unable to add any screenshot links. But if someone can help me, I would gladly PM them the screenshots. Or you could look at photobucket for my album under nit407.
Dont know why that is export or import to SIM card has been available on my phone from day one on many firmwares through Contacts menu import/export to from Sim card .
jje
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JJEgan said:
nit407 said:
I have a few questions regarding Kies, Contacts, and USB mode to all the pro's out there -
Display Options under Contacts shows only Phone and Google. it does not display SIM. I have already reset the phone once. Do I need to do something else? Since I am new to the forum, I am unable to add any screenshot links. But if someone can help me, I would gladly PM them the screenshots. Or you could look at photobucket for my album under nit407.
Dont know why that is export or import to SIM card has been available on my phone from day one on many firmwares through Contacts menu import/export to from Sim card .
jje
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The import/export is working fine for me. The display options does not show the SIM as an available option. What do you see in yours under - Contacts ->Display Options->Selects Contacts to Display? Do you see SIM there?
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chestvrg said:
Ok OP, in order for Kies to see the GSII you need to be on kies mode.
Make sure first this box is unchecked, go to: Settings=>Applications=>Development=>USB Debugging make sure this box is unchecked and then re connect your GSII into your USB cable and open Samsung Kies, it will recognize it immediately.
Good luck.
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My KIES doesn't work anymore ive asked the question a few times but no one seems to know why, ive done what you've said (Settings=>Applications=>Development=>USB Debugging), ive tried on 3 different browsers, a couple of different internet connections, turned off firewall,etc,etc but every time it just times out when i try and connect on my laptop, it has only ever worked once for me, im running cognition 1.15.
I don't find KIES a necessity but it would be nice if it worked (and to find out how to get it working!!)
nit407 said:
JJEgan said:
The import/export is working fine for me. The display options does not show the SIM as an available option. What do you see in yours under - Contacts ->Display Options->Selects Contacts to Display? Do you see SIM there?
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Contacts >> Menu Button >> Display >> Phone ,Sim , Google
I wonder if you use the Sim import or export will it then show up .
jje
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jonny68 said:
My KIES doesn't work anymore ive asked the question a few times but no one seems to know why, ive done what you've said (Settings=>Applications=>Development=>USB Debugging), ive tried on 3 different browsers, a couple of different internet connections, turned off firewall,etc,etc but every time it just times out when i try and connect on my laptop, it has only ever worked once for me, im running cognition 1.15.
I don't find KIES a necessity but it would be nice if it worked (and to find out how to get it working!!)
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I dont know if it is the rom problem or what,,,but many users with stock rom also had this problem,,,,just uninstall kies,,,then delete the remaining kies files(there are files left even after uninstallation in the kies folder),,then reinstall the latest kies,,,conecct ur phone to ur pc(usb debugging unchecked)it ll reinstall ur phone's drivers,,and all should be fine then.
there are many complaints of kies not working fine on laptops,,,but if u use a desktop it ll definitely work...
Hope that helps.
Godspeed.
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I dont know if it is the rom problem or what,,,but many users with stock rom also had this problem,,,,just uninstall kies,,,then delete the remaining kies files(there are files left even after uninstallation in the kies folder),,then reinstall the latest kies,,,conecct ur phone to ur pc(usb debugging unchecked)it ll reinstall ur phone's drivers,,and all should be fine then.
there are many complaints of kies not working fine on laptops,,,but if u use a desktop it ll definitely work...
Hope that helps.
Godspeed.
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Thanks guitarmafia. I am trying this on my desktop now. Regarding firmware upgrade, when I click on "Check for Updates", I get a message "Connection to Server Failed". I am in the US with an unlocked S2 from India. Would that be the reason or just because Samsung hasn't release the new version officially yet. Any idea?
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Thanks guitarmafia. I am trying this on my desktop now. Regarding firmware upgrade, when I click on "Check for Updates", I get a message "Connection to Server Failed". I am in the US with an unlocked S2 from India. Would that be the reason or just because Samsung hasn't release the new version officially yet. Any idea?
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Desktop also doesn't work This was a clean install on a different machine. Any ideas or suggestions?
When you guys are connecting to Kies, do you chose from an option as to how you want the phone to connect?
nit407 said:
Thanks guitarmafia. I am trying this on my desktop now. Regarding firmware upgrade, when I click on "Check for Updates", I get a message "Connection to Server Failed". I am in the US with an unlocked S2 from India. Would that be the reason or just because Samsung hasn't release the new version officially yet. Any idea?
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U should use Odin for the firmware upgrade....Kies alwayz had issues,,,for some it works fine,,while for others it never worked,,,IMO it has something to do with Win7,,,some ppl claimed it works fine on XP SP3....I tried a million times on Win7 to upgrade but it alwayz failed,,,,moreover it may brick ur phone(u cant alwayz be lucky)...u can claim warranty,,,,,but why to take risK??
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Desktop also doesn't work This was a clean install on a different machine. Any ideas or suggestions?
When you guys are connecting to Kies, do you chose from an option as to how you want the phone to connect?
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What os are u using??.....also check if ur phone is properly connected to ur pc(it should open in mass storage mode on ur pc)
Do you have the link handy for Odin? I have tried this on all XP machines.
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Do you have the link handy for Odin? I have tried this on all XP machines.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
there u go...
It looks a bit tough but its quite easy once u read it....
Godspeed.
Hi folks,
I think few people have already experienced that but I literraly can't download single file over 2Gb which is really annoying.
Ofc I've already performed a full wipe, cleaned everything, reinstall OS with stock firmware. I also tried to switch from official Oxygen OS to Open beta but nothing works.
The only thing I didn't tried is to format storage into f2fs (i'm actually in ext4)
But 1- I don't think it'll work because I didn't have any problem in ext4
2 - I can't install any OS after it's formated (I get error 7) even if I know how I could get rid of this error.
Moreover, I can't use any OTG stuff and I think it's linked cuz this issue appeared at the same time (or my OTG cable is maybe dead lol)
If anyone has an idea it'd be really great.
I'm facing this issue for weeks now and because it's very uncommon, no one try to help me...
Download using Android Download Manager and you are good to go
Hey. Finally I found a solution.
I have no issue with chrome 68 and the new download manager.
However, I don't understand why I was facing this problem with old chrome versions.
And unfortunately my OTG cable still not work
Opaze said:
Hi folks,
I think few people have already experienced that but I literraly can't download single file over 2Gb which is really annoying.
Ofc I've already performed a full wipe, cleaned everything, reinstall OS with stock firmware. I also tried to switch from official Oxygen OS to Open beta but nothing works.
The only thing I didn't tried is to format storage into f2fs (i'm actually in ext4)
But 1- I don't think it'll work because I didn't have any problem in ext4
2 - I can't install any OS after it's formated (I get error 7) even if I know how I could get rid of this error.
Moreover, I can't use any OTG stuff and I think it's linked cuz this issue appeared at the same time (or my OTG cable is maybe dead lol)
If anyone has an idea it'd be really great.
I'm facing this issue for weeks now and because it's very uncommon, no one try to help me...
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Problem is with chrome. Try any other browser or use any download manager it will work fine
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Problem is with chrome. Try any other browser or use any download manager it will work fine
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Yep, this work with another chrome version. Do you know btw why download suddently doesn't work with previous chrome version ?
And do you know by any chance why my OTG is not working (my OTG stick is working, i tested it on an other device)
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Yep, this work with another chrome version. Do you know btw why download suddently doesn't work with previous chrome version ?
And do you know by any chance why my OTG is not working (my OTG stick is working, i tested it on an other device)
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Chrome always had problems downloading files larger than 2GB. Not sure whether they have fixed it now , i started using ADM to capture my downloads to fix this issue.
And do you know by any chance why my OTG is not working (my OTG stick is working, i tested it on an other device --> Your phone is rooted ? If so, which ROM are u using ?
Damn
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Problem is with chrome. Try any other browser or use any download manager it will work fine
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[email protected] said:
Chrome always had problems downloading files larger than 2GB. Not sure whether they have fixed it now , i started using ADM to capture my downloads to fix this issue.
And do you know by any chance why my OTG is not working (my OTG stick is working, i tested it on an other device --> Your phone is rooted ? If so, which ROM are u using ?
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Oh well, I never faced this issue with chrome before but it's fixed anyway.
Yes my phone is rooted. I'm using OOS Open Beta 15, but even when I was on official OOS, it didnt work... I also tried to wipe + reinstall the firmware, but even with OOS Nougat it didnt work...
I wonder if it's an encryption issue
it's google. they've crippled android more each version out of contempt for power users. Anyone paying attention can easily see that their actions are not aligned with their supposed philosophy they like to brag on. If they spent half as much time on quality control as they do on platform control, then they might have something besides borked ux. Even their stock rom is useless
https://plus.google.com/+ArtemRussakovskii/posts/G5bx1vEqjMz
ElwOOd_CbGp said:
it's google. they've crippled android more each version out of contempt for power users. Anyone paying attention can easily see that their actions are not aligned with their supposed philosophy they like to brag on. If they spent half as much time on quality control as they do on platform control, then they might have something besides borked ux. Even their stock rom is useless
https://plus.google.com/+ArtemRussakovskii/posts/G5bx1vEqjMz
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Wow I didn't notice that. To be honnest, I try to get rid of those google ****s. I deleted chrome because of my issue and installed Kiwi browser.
However, as far as I see, no one is facing this OTG issue...
I'll maybe give up and just use my computer for the transfers between my usb stick and my phone
this used to work just fine for me now i get on my phone when i start/restart widget can't load and for some reason i feel is connected to me not being able to transfer files from computer to the phone or the other way around .. Please help me on fixing this
Thank you! <3
ps i have another phone where file transfer works just fine
i guess its worth mentioning that this started after a software update, and right after that they released another one hopping they will fix it but NO :crying:
I was in your situation. I fixed that by install dex on my pc. I don't know if it will help but I think it's worth a try.
FrozenLemon said:
I was in your situation. I fixed that by install dex on my pc. I don't know if it will help but I think it's worth a try.
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I forgot to mention that i already tried that and does not work .. i also looked at the supported devices and galaxy s10+ is not supported even tho for some people does work