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Kies is offering new firmware

Guys,
Whoever is in Europe (Nederland) please check, Kies is offering me a new firmware, I am already on 2.2.1. Dont know what it is but I put kies on auto download new firmware for GTI9000 yesterday and I started kies, just now and he is giving new firmware.
Why I dont know version is because kies does not detect my phone on my laptop.
Somebody can check?

id check but im running 2.3.2 jv1 and it wont tell me....

The last firmware is the same as the current firmware, PDA:JS5 Phone:JPY CSC:JS3.
So no gingerbread yet..

Thanks for checking, I dont know, what kies has auto downloaded, till it detects my phone and popping up with new firmware, but ok....

You propably had js3.
Samsubmng stopped that update after a couple days, since a month you can update to js5 instead
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My kies shows latest js8 which is what i have in uk
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Mine is saying new firmware available, but in Kies it say JP5 is current/latest.

It's kies, so it's probably just a bug.
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I just got the popup too.
I'm already on the newest firmware for my country (js5).
But the weird things is: my phone isn't connected to my computer, but it's connected to my charger and it's off.
Maybe it's just a bug in Kies, or it means we'll get gingerbread really soon

Don't know tried to connect phone in different ways but no luck so far, windows 7 with Kies is a match made in hell. Yesterday it was okay and after kies update, problems again.
New firmware message is popping up when I start kies and I am already on JS5 so its can't be JS3 to JS5 or may be it's indeed a bug, tomorrow I'll try from work pc to see if really there is anything. This kies knew my device as yesterday it shown me no updates.
Smelling gingerbread....or hoping to smell

Is it saying that there is a Firmware update or just a Software update as if you look below there is a post on Kies 2 update for software which would explain why it popped up when the phone was not connected,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1003394

Understand your curious doubt but message popup is indeed for for firmware, not kies software update.
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Hi there, I'm in The Netherlands and just got the Kies update and firmware update. I gave it a go and now I have a happy non-rooted SGS with Android 2.2.1. Let's see if Sammy can surprise us anytime soon with some gingerbread...
Cheers

The new Kies has two places to look re firmware upgrade. It can auto download the firmware in preparation, Look in Tools/Firmware Upgrade settings and the other place to look is to right click on device name and then Firmware upgrade (if there is not one it will be greyed out)

Kies for MAC (OS X)

Just to let you know that kies for Mac's been released yesterday and it's available for download from Samsung website.
Seems to be exact copy (at least UI) of Windows version.

Is it fully functional, like Win version? Last time I tried to use KIES mini on my iMac and get the information, that my phone (SGS2) is not supported.
Thanks for news, will download as soon as I get home.

Fully functional. Exactly like Kies on Windows

robart76 said:
Just to let you know that kies for Mac's been released yesterday and it's available for download from Samsung website.
Seems to be exact copy (at least UI) of Windows version.
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Where?? it says only wave is supported not samsung s2
Please send me the link for download s2 thanks

viniturb0 said:
Where?? it says only wave is supported not samsung s2
Please send me the link for download s2 thanks
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Found it
http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/d...EU&prd_mdl_name=GT-I9100&srchword=Galaxy+S+II

yeah works gr8 on mac

Nice to know that...
Thank you, i'll try it later!

Hopefully Mac version will be more reliable than PC, which is very buggy...

Wow, I was DLing this in the morning (awaiting for my device) and did not even realize its the newest version.
Thanks.

Am I missing something or is there no way to upgrade the phone firmware?

Well the Mac version only has options to Sync Music/Videos/Podcasts. Thats it.
Theres no Samsung App Store inbuilt and also I don't see any option for Firmware Download settings or Emergency Firmware Recovery or Install Drivers settings.
So the Mac version seems highly limited in comparison to Windows one.
Check the screenshot below for a side by side view :
http://f.cl.ly/items/1p22351j1p20281f1W0L/Screen shot 2011-06-01 at 5.44.02 PM.jpg

That's lame from Samsung

when I connect my sgs2 on it they has found my device and found the fw I got in my phone + the newest FW on samsung, but in kies mac say can't update fw and wait for the official kies on mac first !! wierd I think this is official when they put this app in to there website??

kies software and fully functional is just not possible lmao

Well, looks like we can still use Windows KIES to update soft and wait untill samsung learn how to do proper software on MacOSX...

Baronik said:
Well, looks like we can still use Windows KIES to update soft and wait untill samsung learn how to do proper software on MacOSX...
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we can also using odin for update kies is bugged as hell anyway

Well, I heard, that Odin is a service tool and there is an "inside counter", that tell the service (when you give phone on guarantie), that you've used it x times. I'm new to Android (I had i4 until last week) and still learning and I'm quite afraid to use Odin. Can I brick phone using odin?

Baronik said:
Well, I heard, that Odin is a service tool and there is an "inside counter", that tell the service (when you give phone on guarantie), that you've used it x times. I'm new to Android (I had i4 until last week) and still learning and I'm quite afraid to use Odin. Can I brick phone using odin?
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Can you brick a phone using a firmware-flashing utility which let's you overwrite your phone's internal drives with random binary files? Yes.
That said, I find Odin much easier and much more reliable than Kies.
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josteink said:
Can you brick a phone using a firmware-flashing utility which let's you overwrite your phone's internal drives with random binary files? Yes.
That said, I find Odin much easier and much more reliable than Kies.
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yes u can brick urs phone in a any fw update as kies or odin but samsung factory using odin as well and not that user app Kies! and odin can u flash to new FW or reflash to old version if the new version is bugged , if u brick wont start op så try using odin for reflash and u phone will be new again

Im getting "recconet the device in samsung kies (pc studio) mode". I cannot find any specific setting for kies, any help plz ?
Kies Air is working fine though.

New Kies 2.0.1.11053_66_6

New Kies version out today. Maybe some other candy is right around the corner.
This did not come up when pressing Check for updates in my 2.0.0 version. So you have to manually download from samsung.com.

He's not wrong either

wow , its really big new who is using the kies anymore ??

k0sh said:
wow , its really big new who is using the kies anymore ??
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I used kies to update to the latest gingerbread. And all the errors encountered before by flashing manually to gingerbread using odin are not there anymore. It is always good to be "official" sometimes....
But then, all the thrill is lost...

it seems that we will never see KIES on mac
it's not fair.....

BaWoN said:
it seems that we will never see KIES on mac
it's not fair.....
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Use VMware Fusion

bongski55 said:
I used kies to update to the latest gingerbread. And all the errors encountered before by flashing manually to gingerbread using odin are not there anymore. It is always good to be "official" sometimes....
But then, all the thrill is lost...
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you used kies , i never install kies for any purpose .. only for DRIVERS ... and trust me , most guys around here they ain't use the kies even the damn CDs came with box ain't work

Download Link
Where is the download for the GT-P1010, Samsung still shows
ver.2.0.0.11044_11_3

zstatman said:
Where is the download for the GT-P1010, Samsung still shows
ver.2.0.0.11044_11_3
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i still see that version too

Found it on the German site at
http://www.samsung.de/de/Privatkund...49ba5-0e25-4cd8-a724-f8f54f57f683&dl=software

I installed this version on my PC and no the tab doesnot connect.It keeps on showing connecting but doesnot connect.Is some one else also facing this problem

No update for me
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BaWoN said:
it seems that we will never see KIES on mac
it's not fair.....
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There is a Kies version for mac...
http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/d...WA3IE&prd_mdl_name=GT-P1000&srchword=GT-P1000

Upgraded & Sync'g
Installed the update obtained from the German site and all went well.
I did have my P1010 USB attached during the update (actually, it uninstalled the prior version first) then sync'd my calendar & notes from Outlook 2003. The 1st sync done in this version is STILL running, is in its 2nd pass, and taking a lot longer than the prior version, perhaps going through some set-up or ??. Will add to this post when check out the sync
Done, took about 30 minutes so hope this was related to the newer version but .... Worked as expected

Kies sucks

amitambika said:
I installed this version on my PC and no the tab doesnot connect.It keeps on showing connecting but doesnot connect.Is some one else also facing this problem
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Same problem here. Also tried the 'Install drivers' option from one of the menus, but no change...

new kies update available ver. 2.0.1.11053_99

New Kies Update out

Version 2.0.1.11053_99
Not sure what's different yet.

Version 2.0.1.11053_99
Not sure what's different yet.
Probably more of the same .
This needs a complete rewrite to match other Smartphone products its a big let down for Samsung users .
jje

it's a update to enable the 2.3.4 update!

psp888 said:
it's a update to enable the 2.3.4 update!
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I was thinking that myself psp888 but I'm not too confident on that.

For some reason my says that already has the latest version which is 2.0.0.11044_11. Well it is not for some reason, it is for Kies reason..

Done the update and plugged in my phone (KE7) on the off chance of a further firmware upgrade but still states it's the latest one.
But it did connect to the phone right away which normally never happens.

Updated Kies but no new firmware.

In the SGS days (not that long ago) a new version of Kies was often just a few days before some nice new firmware releases.
Keeping the hope up, but we'll see..........

HarryRag said:
In the SGS days (not that long ago) a new version of Kies was often just a few days before some nice new firmware releases.
Keeping the hope up, but we'll see..........
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wht abt this ...
Version i Just Checked 2.0.1.11053_66_6.. in Samsung India Site

Got the update, although I haven't been using Kies so I'm not sure why I bothered.

just updated !! still slow as ever!!
instilled new drivers, and added autoscan if im not wrong

The new Kies wan't recognize my SGS2?

Well... it now wants to add my contacts from my pc, and it starts with the add contacts-window. Contacts is also added in the sidebar.
Sent from my korean dual-core beast

Just upgraded my Kies and on connecting my SGS, my phone has supposedly got the latest firmware, so this upgrade does not come with a new firmware

JKM2247 said:
Just upgraded my Kies and on connecting my SGS, my phone has supposedly got the latest firmware, so this upgrade does not come with a new firmware
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No its a program update not firmware .
jje

Just installed the update as well. KIES still says that my current firmware version (KE2) is the latest...

Can someone post a link pls? My Kies won't update

recklesslife85 said:
I was thinking that myself psp888 but I'm not too confident on that.
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2.3.4 does not require a kies update for it to be downloaded or installed. Kies uses a specific protocol to communicate with your phone. Update is usually to add features or speed up things, improvements etc.
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a67543210 said:
2.3.4 does not require a kies update for it to be downloaded or installed. Kies uses a specific protocol to communicate with your phone. Update is usually to add features or speed up things, improvements etc.
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I thought that for those like me still not ready to root their devices can only update to 2.3.4 can only do so through Kies or go to a Samsung service center, or is there any other means?

My Kies bugs out every time I try to update, says the internet is not connected.
It also downloads more files than it is expected whilst retrying internet connection (eg. 54000/40000 KB).
Can anyone post a link to directly download the install file instead of using the update feature?

Kies Mac - GT-I9100 does not support firmware upgrade

Is anyone else using Kies on the Mac? My Kies says the GT-I9100 doesn't support firmware upgrade?? Im on KE2 so would have thought there should be an update?? When 2.3.4 dropps will the update be OTA or via Kies?

sinkingfish said:
Is anyone else using Kies on the Mac? My Kies says the GT-I9100 doesn't support firmware upgrade?? Im on KE2 so would have thought there should be an update?? When 2.3.4 dropps will the update be OTA or via Kies?
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Unfortunately the Kies mac version is in beta or something. It won't allow firmware upgrade. As a macbook user I had to install bootcamp

jlevy73 said:
Unfortunately the Kies mac version is in beta or something. It won't allow firmware upgrade. As a macbook user I had to install bootcamp
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Sigh... I had a feeling it might have been something like that. Very disappointing. Why have a linux based OS rely on Windows for updates ?? Samsung should be doing OTAs like HTC. I guess I'll have to dual boot now too.

you guys are lucky, at least you can do SOMETHING with Kies on mac, mine says Connecting, and nothing happens. not even shows the content on the phone

king_dani said:
you guys are lucky, at least you can do SOMETHING with Kies on mac, mine says Connecting, and nothing happens. not even shows the content on the phone
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make sure you disable USB debugging and you're on the Kies screen on your GS2, then it will connect

What is USB debugging? Where is this located? Thanks!

ScottXe said:
What is USB debugging? Where is this located? Thanks!
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settings->applications->Development->USB Debugging
I cant get kies on mac to update my firmware either. which sucks cos I dont have a windows machine lying around I can use.

Really bites the big wazoo...MBP i7 2.7 GHz and a fancy 2.3.3 S2 but I can't get a firmware upgrade, Odin or Kies
I suppose this will be resolved in the near future?...Any other way than bootcamp/parallels?

I have a legit copy of windows 7 running in VirtualBox, but I haven't gotten around to making the USB ports work (it's a PITA to do), and even if I could make it work, I don't think I'd trust those ports to hang on all the way through the flash process using Kies, as the Kies software is bad enough already. I seem to remember reading about another bit of software you can use on the mac to reflash an SGS, but I think i'll just wait for the mac version of Kies to come out. If it doesn't, oh well, I'm starting to like the Droid RAZR a lot, and there are a lot of other nice phones out there too that have better support than Samsung is giving us these days.
BTW, I must say I like OS X a LOT. This is my first mac in 20 years (I was POed at Jobs and vowed I wouldn't get another until he croaked). I'm starting to think I might get an Iphone 5 if it's nice and thin when it comes out. Apple certainly has the "it just works" thing down. Don't get me wrong, I love hacking away at things, but my real life has become so busy that sometimes I just need things to "just work."
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oh yea, here it is:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/

Have the same problem on windows 7
I bought my galaxy s2 i9100 today and i wanted to upgrade but had the same problem on my windows 7 pc
So plz guyz give me some solution to it or please help me download the odin files because i dont know from which country does my phone belong.
on *#1234# my phone shows
pda i9100zske7
phone i9100xxke4
csc i9100ozske7
So which android 4.0.3 firmware should i download from samfirmware??
I want official firmware only
Thanx

jlevy73 said:
Unfortunately the Kies mac version is in beta or something. It won't allow firmware upgrade. As a macbook user I had to install bootcamp
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With bootcamp i have upgrade the firmware