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[Drivers] MS Windows x86 and x64 USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S

Team,
For those of you having trouble finding drivers here are some links.
64bit:
http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S-USB-Driver-for-Windows-x64.shtml
32bit:
http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S-USB-Driver-for-Windows-x86.shtml
For Linux and Mac the Android SDK drivers should work fine.

I don't know if it is a conflict with my AV or something else, but when I use the x86 drivers linked, my phone will shut off completely when attaching with "PC Internet" option in the USB settings.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
they have been on there for some time now

designgears said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
they have been on there for some time now
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yes they have... This feels redundant. also add in that if you're a nub just install kies and it will auto dl the correct drivers you need.

systoxity said:
yes they have... This feels redundant. also add in that if you're a nub just install kies and it will auto dl the correct drivers you need.
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Also on a mac you do not need the sdk. You do need to be in debugging mode though.

Also, you could just go to the Captivate webpage on Samsung's site and get the Captivate drivers, not the generic Galaxy S drivers linked in the OP.

thanks was looking for these!

In Windows 7 I'm not having an easy time getting the phone to be recognized. If I click Start > Devices and Printers it shows up as Samsung_Android but even Kies won't recognize the phone so something is wrong. I also can no longer mount my external SD card and have it show up in Windows. I tried to uninstall all the drivers and reinstall but it keeps telling me there are already drivers installed...soo..... *shrugs*

iamcombat said:
In Windows 7 I'm not having an easy time getting the phone to be recognized. If I click Start > Devices and Printers it shows up as Samsung_Android but even Kies won't recognize the phone so something is wrong. I also can no longer mount my external SD card and have it show up in Windows. I tried to uninstall all the drivers and reinstall but it keeps telling me there are already drivers installed...soo..... *shrugs*
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I had this problem on my desktop as well. I was using a front USB port on my computer and when I plugged it into one of the back ports, it worked. I also found the USB cable that came with the phone to work better than a cable I had lying around. Try different ports and if all else fails, try a different cable.

So here's something bizarre. I've been using my PC (Win 7 64bit) for weeks now with my Captivate and no issues. Had originally had woes when I got it, but it started working. Anyway, today I plug it in and ... it doesn't recognize it. Have installed / changed NOTHING -- only M$ patches have been applied. Tried to roll back prior and get the lovely BSOD probably because I have 4 SATA Raptors RAID-0'd and M$ doesn't know how to use that, but has anyone else seen this behavior before?

And to add to this. I rebooted my phone and now it works again. Very odd but problem solved.
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ive been trying for weeks and trying all three, generic Galaxy S, AT&T captivate drivers and Kies and can't get anything working in USB Mass storage mode or Kies mode...
This is on Windows 7 64bit. Driving me crazy. USB mode wont install the Mass storage drivers and Kies wont recognize

My issue is that when I connect the phone on Windows 7 32bit the phone and the internal SD card will connect but one I try to click on anything inside the phone or card the phone will immediately disconnect and then reconnect. When I try to click again it will repeat the disconnection. After that, I don't even have to click on the phone or card directories, it will disconnect then reconnect about 6 more times. Eventually it will be stable and not disconnect. This is extremely annoying. Anyone else with this issue.

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drivers from softpedia are OLD
drivers are updated!
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[Q] Samsung Drivers

I'm sure a lot of you have come across this problem before. I am trying to root my samsung epic 4G, but I need samsung drivers. I downloaded the 32 bit and it would not recognize my phone. I tried the 64 and nothing. I also tried a bunch of reinstalling and updating the drive but it still would not recognize it.
I have USB debugging on; I tried mounting it. I tried just having it on the charging option, but no matter what it would not recognize it.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!

Make sure you know if your pc is 32 or 64 bit. Install drivers; reboot without phone in. When pc is completely loaded then plug in your phone.
If you're using a desktop; use the back USB ports and not the front ones.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

I solved this by hooking up a small external usb hub
Plug and play. The drivers loaded
acer1096xxx said:
I'm sure a lot of you have come across this problem before. I am trying to root my samsung epic 4G, but I need samsung drivers. I downloaded the 32 bit and it would not recognize my phone. I tried the 64 and nothing. I also tried a bunch of reinstalling and updating the drive but it still would not recognize it.
I have USB debugging on; I tried mounting it. I tried just having it on the charging option, but no matter what it would not recognize it.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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i having this same issue, besides having a external usb source is there any other way?

takethat365 said:
i having this same issue, besides having a external usb source is there any other way?
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2 things you can try...
1) go into device manager and manually load the drivers once connected (they are in the 16_shrewberry folder)
or
2) load up kies

gTen said:
2 things you can try...
1) go into device manager and manually load the drivers once connected (they are in the 16_shrewberry folder)
or
2) load up kies
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Thanks for your reply.
What is Kies? Can u give me alittle more info
EDIT: I tried manually updating the drivers in device manager by clicking on the " Unknown Device " and browsing to 16_shrewberry folder and making sure "include all subfolders" is checked and windows still says "The driver software for your device is up to date"
EDIT 2: I googled and downloaded Kies and still a No Go... Anybody have any other suggestions ?
I hate 64 bit Os's

takethat365 said:
Thanks for your reply.
What is Kies? Can u give me alittle more info
EDIT: I tried manually updating the drivers in device manager by clicking on the " Unknown Device " and browsing to 16_shrewberry folder and making sure "include all subfolders" is checked and windows still says "The driver software for your device is up to date"
EDIT 2: I googled and downloaded Kies and still a No Go... Anybody have any other suggestions ?
I hate 64 bit Os's
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Are you using a laptop or a desktop?

gTen said:
Are you using a laptop or a desktop?
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Laptop and i've tried all usb ports

takethat365 said:
Laptop and i've tried all usb ports
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Try a different micro USB cable. Mine would show as unknown 90% of the time, I had to keep plugging it back in. The stock cable sucks ass, have any spares around? I used my kindle cable and that works.

Dulanic said:
Try a different micro USB cable. Mine would show as unknown 90% of the time, I had to keep plugging it back in. The stock cable sucks ass, have any spares around? I used my kindle cable and that works.
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I tried another cable from my girlfriends epic and same thing
So that 2 different cables, i've uninstalled/reinstalled/rebooted phone and pc 3 x's, tried to manually install it in devince managers and downloaded Kies (Which takes a LONG TIME to update)
And i still cant get it 2 work, Now its the principle of the thing

yeah laptops and front usb ports tend to have most problems since they are low power ports..
tr restarting you laptop and/or phone

takethat365 said:
I tried another cable from my girlfriends epic and same thing
So that 2 different cables, i've uninstalled/reinstalled/rebooted phone and pc 3 x's, tried to manually install it in devince managers and downloaded Kies (Which takes a LONG TIME to update)
And i still cant get it 2 work, Now its the principle of the thing
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Changing **** for **** doesnt always work lol. Trust me, my wife and I both have the epic and neither of ours would recognize /w w7 64 bit until we used a different cable. Not promising this is 100% the problem, but I have a strong feeling that it is. The samsung USB cable is good for one thing... charging.

[Q] My PC is not recognising samsung focus...:(:(

Device driver failed... Error Code 28... Please help

cj.arvind said:
Device driver failed... Error Code 28... Please help
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What operating system are you using? Do you have the latest samsung pc drivers installed?

Is this when in "download mode"?

this happened to me before. Go and buy a new charger and see if that works. Also have all of your apps closed maybe that will work

Not recognised...
M using Windows 7 64-bit.. And it got detected after selecting zune sync... How ever the PC suit for focus is not available and if I select USB + tethering , the phone will not get detected I wanna user tethering.. Plz help..
PS:this phone is AT&T unlocked.. let me if its possible or not

I had got Samsung Focus ATT unlocked one and my windows 7 64-bit is not recognizing it. I had tried all the options suggested in the wp7 forums, but of no luck.
I want to connect to Zune and upgrade to Mango, but due to this, am not able to do anything.
Friends, please help me out here, and really appreciate all your inputs.

tech4pk said:
I had got Samsung Focus ATT unlocked one and my windows 7 64-bit is not recognizing it. I had tried all the options suggested in the wp7 forums, but of no luck.
I want to connect to Zune and upgrade to Mango, but due to this, am not able to do anything.
Friends, please help me out here, and really appreciate all your inputs.
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Have you tried on another computer?

no, I have not tried in another computer. Will try as soon as I get to work.

tech4pk said:
no, I have not tried in another computer. Will try as soon as I get to work.
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Use the instructions below and select Zune.. That should work.
Dial ##634#
In the diagnostics mode that opens up, enter *#7284# in the phone dialer.

vivakh said:
What operating system are you using? Do you have the latest samsung pc drivers installed?
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The drivers aren't available. I have to use Zune to make it work.!! May thats how the Windows phones are designed, im guessing...

had to to do go to diagnostics on my wifes focus the other day , simple fix:
*#7284#
Micro USB Test
USB Path Control:
Zune Sync
Modem,tethered Call
Modem,USB Diag.
she was in Modem USB Diag , had to check Zune Sync , reboot works fime and synced immediately with Zune!

Vintage144 said:
had to to do go to diagnostics on my wifes focus the other day , simple fix:
*#7284#
Micro USB Test
USB Path Control:
Zune Sync
Modem,tethered Call
Modem,USB Diag.
she was in Modem USB Diag , had to check Zune Sync , reboot works fime and synced immediately with Zune!
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I changed and tried 3 of them but it didnt work.

PC cant recognize
I have been struggling with this issue as well.
Simple solution i found (and after reading about million posts on web as well)... ORIGINAL CABLE seems to solve the issue. I saw it posted even on one Korean forum. Seems simple enough, use original data cable that came with phone and that seems to be it. wierd

Totally agreeing with PP
PP is correct in suggesting the original data cable being used.
I had the same issue, the pc would not recognize the phone. The fix for me was to connect to the usb ports on the back of my pc. They were the only ones that let the phone connect to zune.

Sondie said:
PP is correct in suggesting the original data cable being used.
I had the same issue, the pc would not recognize the phone. The fix for me was to connect to the usb ports on the back of my pc. They were the only ones that let the phone connect to zune.
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Btw, for these issues with USB only working on the back of the comp the culprit is either the motherboard (drivers or other) or the PSU (not enough power).

Enderpsp could be right.... Mine was the USB port, I had to plug it in a different port and it started working... Just keep trying, make sure you don't have any USB options about power management in your computer's bios
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[Q] Help needed!

Ok so here's the thing. This morning when I woke up I dropped my phone on the floor and the battery flew out.Initially I thought it was nothing but later it started rebooting without any good reason. I tried restarting, it would stay on for a bit then it would go down again. I am(was) running CyanogenMod 7 on a Samsung Galaxy SI. I want to reflash it with Odin as it won't start anymore.At first it would just boot loop but now it won't even get past the first logo. The tricky part is that my PC won't recognize it , all I get is Unknown Device code 43 yada yada BS! I tried alot of drivers, I tried the have disk method with the usb driver from SDK Tools , nothing worked ! Please, give me some suggestions about what I should try more because honestly this is beyond my expertise in this domain.

androis said:
The tricky part is that my PC won't recognize it , all I get is Unknown Device code 43 yada yada BS!
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unknown USB solutions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27205737&postcount=4571

Tried those options, still Unknown Device. More suggestions ?

androis said:
Tried those options, still Unknown Device. More suggestions ?
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code 43, has more to do with Hardware, its about your cable and PC ...so check cable, try switch to another USB port
Microsoft engineers answer
I suggest that you connect the Controller to a different USB port and check if you have the same issue.
If this does not work, you can try to uninstall and reinstall the USB controller.
To remove and reinstall all USB controllers, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, type Device manager and open device manager.
2. Right-click every device under the Universal Serial Bus controllers node, and then click Uninstall to remove them one at a time.
3. Restart the computer, and then reinstall the USB controllers.
Disable and enable the USB device:
1. Click on start and type devmgmt.msc.
2. Right click on the caution sign on the USB.
3. Select disable and reboot the computer.
4. Enable the device after reboot.
Also make sure that you download and install the latest version of Software for this. Here is a link you can follow to download the Software:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/download/download.aspx?category=Gaming
Thanks,
Irfan H, Microsoft Answers Support Engineer. Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
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Nothing worked. I even tried going to another PC but still I get unknown device... Is it still worth the struggle or should I just save up for a new phone ?

androis said:
Nothing worked. I even tried going to another PC but still I get unknown device... Is it still worth the struggle or should I just save up for a new phone ?
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try and borrow another original samsung USB cable to test first, this is a major culprit, as numerous people including myself have experienced
what happens is one of the pins on the micro usb plug of rolls in and gets broken , also check your USB slot a good cleaning with a brush and alcohol would be good fro the connection ( do it when you have removed battery)

Got another USB cable still nothing... It's very weird, it's like nothing I heard off or read on the forums... Is there any method of connecting to the mobile using SDK manager ? I'm not really familiar to working with the SDK manager.

androis said:
Got another USB cable still nothing... It's very weird, it's like nothing I heard off or read on the forums... Is there any method of connecting to the mobile using SDK manager ? I'm not really familiar to working with the SDK manager.
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was your cable an original samsung cable, IF not, many common cable do not work, due to pin configurations
For ADB, you still need connection with USB cable

Here's another thing I could try. If I go to Device Manager - Right Click on Unknown Device - Update Driver Software - Browse I can choose from a list of Samsung Drivers... The question is , which one do I have to choose for my Galaxy S ? Maybe it will work like this

androis said:
Here's another thing I could try. If I go to Device Manager - Right Click on Unknown Device - Update Driver Software - Browse I can choose from a list of Samsung Drivers... The question is , which one do I have to choose for my Galaxy S ? Maybe it will work like this
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that was the solution given in my first post, have you not tried them all yet? samsung drivers were also attached on it and what PC software do you use XP or ?

In that link it requires your phone to be working and able to go in USB mass storage mode or debugging mode ... My phone can only stay in download mode . I use windows 7 x64 version .

androis said:
In that link it requires your phone to be working and able to go in USB mass storage mode or debugging mode ... My phone can only stay in download mode . I use windows 7 x64 version .
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I think you have misunderstood it, there are many solutions mentioned there in, cause I am the one who wrote it ..your option was to try them all to see which one solved it
for win 7 . download this driver http://www.4shared.com/zip/0LQRmsMm/usb_driver.html and give it a go, if the other failed

Tried everything from your guide...even from the microsoft sites...Still can't get my device to be recognized...If I use the Usb driver you sent it won't let me use them even if I manually choose it for my device. Don't really know what to do more honestly other than throw it away and get another phone

http://cagnazzo.name/drupal/vista_corrupted_driverstore
Try the above, then install the Samsung drivers and then connect your device.

androis said:
Tried everything from your guide...even from the microsoft sites...Still can't get my device to be recognized...If I use the Usb driver you sent it won't let me use them even if I manually choose it for my device. Don't really know what to do more honestly other than throw it away and get another phone
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problem is, its not the phone but its either, the micro USB slot or cable or your PC, if you have another USB cable and a lap top or a friends PC might be able to resolve your problem

[Q] Problem updating the ADB drivers

Hello,
Just an average XDA noob speaking here. Reason i'm creating this topic is because I'm having problems getting the ADB composite drivers right. Previously I've rooted a HTC Hero without any problems, but with my Huawei U8800 Ideos X5 I just can't fix it, I searched in all corners of the Internet. Below are my specs.
- Android 2.3.5
- Unbranded
I've also tried to root with SuperOneClick and by replacing the boot.img, but I can't get it to work because of the drivers.
When I get to recover mode (the pink/purple screen) it isn't showing me the IMAGE folder on my computer. Also tried to install new drivers for the ADB composite by using the H:/Mobile Partner disk on my phone but that isn't helping either. It says their isn't any new hardware found in the folder, but as you can see on the image, there are still exclamation marks. I Also uninstalled the drivers a few times and tried to re-install them but that isn't working neither. Firstly my phone was recognized as an Other device > Ethernet Controller in the device manager screen. But that was possible to solve by browsing to the H:\MobilePartner\Drivers folder.
By the way, when in recovery mode plugged in the computer, it shows me two drivers called "HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES". I can't seem to find a good driver for those, they also show the !-mark.
Any help will be appreciated! :good:

The image. www(dot)dropbox(dot)com/s/tn2q2neo5362gd1/screenshot.1.png?m

maybe you can try to install this driver from huawei.. it worked for me..
https://www.box.com/s/ywqomlr1pj1ca4ls0wlm

Drivers
Get the drivers from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876457
(if your problem solved click thx)

socioan said:
Get the drivers from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876457
(if your problem solved click thx)
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Sadly the password for the Quallcomm setting is not working :/ 0 and 0000 both didn't. Thanks for your help

@ first poster
Used that driver install, when the phone is connected and has USB Debug on this is the situation, screen: www(dot)dropbox(dot)com/s/y6x0ta8bwp1rqsr/screenshot.2.png

have u tried to uninstall/remove all related driver instances and try to do it afresh?

iamelton said:
have u tried to uninstall/remove all related driver instances and try to do it afresh?
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What's the best way to do that? Just delete them from the device manager screen and letting them re-install automaticly by the phone? Or just download drivers from the internet and install it manually?

Jordy14 said:
What's the best way to do that? Just delete them from the device manager screen and letting them re-install automaticly by the phone? Or just download drivers from the internet and install it manually?
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if u r doing manual driver installation, then its best to disallow auto-installation by windows..
delete all instances from device manager, or u may use an application called "USBDeview" to remove the usb drivers.. and i think this second way is probably doing it more cleanly..

iamelton said:
if u r doing manual driver installation, then its best to disallow auto-installation by windows..
delete all instances from device manager, or u may use an application called "USBDeview" to remove the usb drivers.. and i think this second way is probably doing it more cleanly..
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Thanks man, gonna try that tomorrow after school.
Will keep you updated.

Sorry for the late update, forgot about the topic... I threw away all the drivers, got the pinkpurple screen and connected to my pc. It's now missing this drivers when connected, Windows can't install them itself. Check the printscreen below.
http://i50.tinypic.com/20qyzc0.png

Jordy14 said:
Sorry for the late update, forgot about the topic... I threw away all the drivers, got the pinkpurple screen and connected to my pc. It's now missing this drivers when connected, Windows can't install them itself. Check the printscreen below.
http://i50.tinypic.com/20qyzc0.png
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this works 100%
1. Tools
a. Drivers for U800 32bit win 7 (tested and work )
http://www.2shared.com/file/fnP5fc8G/u8800Drivers.html
b. Drivers for Android 32 and 64 bit win 7 (not tested )
http://www.2shared.com/file/ZNZ4Q0lk/Attachments_2012_09_12.html

socioan said:
this works 100%
1. Tools
a. Drivers for U800 32bit win 7 (tested and work )
http://www.2shared.com/file/fnP5fc8G/u8800Drivers.html
b. Drivers for Android 32 and 64 bit win 7 (not tested )
http://www.2shared.com/file/ZNZ4Q0lk/Attachments_2012_09_12.html
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Gonna try that out, do I need both?

The first one i have tested and it is for 32 bit win 7
The second one i havent test it it is for 32 and 64 bit win 7
Choose one acording your windows

socioan said:
The first one i have tested and it is for 32 bit win 7
The second one i havent test it it is for 32 and 64 bit win 7
Choose one acording your windows
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Ok ty, I started over, deleted all the drivers and let Windows install the drivers themself. Still not working. I find it very strange why Android Composite ADB Interface pops up 4 times in the device manager... As you can see, he installed one by himself >> https://(w)(w)w.dropbox.com/s/lttgky3qozhraf9/kak4.png
I'll try your method.