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.
ithehappy said:
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.
guitarmafia said:
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?
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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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??
nit407 said:
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.
nit407 said:
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.
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My Kies will not let me use Samsung Apps not matter the phone is connected or not. I try to reinstall and everything but to no avail.
Launch Kies and hit Samsung Apps button see if you can browse and download as usual and let me know if it works for you please.
Thank you in advance.
Wow.. this amazed me
anybody..? at all? sigh
Works fine for me without the phone connected. It's the first time I used it so I dont know if it is working as it should be, but it did let me download a free app.
Nothing in Kies Samsung Apps for the i9000 anyway. I keep getting a message stating that the phone isn't supported by Samsung Apps.
mickeko said:
Nothing in Kies Samsung Apps for the i9000 anyway. I keep getting a message stating that the phone isn't supported by Samsung Apps.
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You are right, I had phone set to 'all'.
I was able to syn my Galaxy S with Kies now though I had the same problem initially....I just unmounted then remounted the internal SD and presto, it connected seamlessly....I already tried it on 2 machines so it should work fine with you as well......
Nope.. Not working on mine.. still getting phone not supported... Tried with the mrs sgs on her laptop and the same. :-(
Thank you guys
Totnak said:
I was able to syn my Galaxy S with Kies now though I had the same problem initially....I just unmounted then remounted the internal SD and presto, it connected seamlessly....I already tried it on 2 machines so it should work fine with you as well......
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what Kies version do you have? and what OS are you running on your PC?
Hello anybody,
Sorry if my question is the same as the previous post...
I have my SGS from August and already updated to official Froyo which I have a few problems as below:-
1 - The contact listing of alphabet list missing character such as H, N and etc.
2 - I tried to copy back my backup contacts from my PC using Kies, but when it connected to kies, the contacts in my phone did not display. When I tried to transfer contacts from my pc to the SGS, it seems that it cannot communicate with the device. But, I can see and access all folder for my SGS from my PC.
3 - My SGS become a bit lagging when I updated to Froyo. In Eclair, my phone is much faster than in my Froyo now.
This is my 2 problem that I need help with. Any comment or suggestion?
My SGS is sim free from Three (3) and is in official Froyo. Never root my SGS...
mkzak78 said:
Hello anybody,
Sorry if my question is the same as the previous post...
I have my SGS from August and already updated to official Froyo which I have a few problems as below:-
1 - The contact listing of alphabet list missing character such as H, N and etc.
2 - I tried to copy back my backup contacts from my PC using Kies, but when it connected to kies, the contacts in my phone did not display. When I tried to transfer contacts from my pc to the SGS, it seems that it cannot communicate with the device. But, I can see and access all folder for my SGS from my PC.
3 - My SGS become a bit lagging when I updated to Froyo. In Eclair, my phone is much faster than in my Froyo now.
This is my 2 problem that I need help with. Any comment or suggestion?
My SGS is sim free from Three (3) and is in official Froyo. Never root my SGS...
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Ok here we go
1. Missing letters is a bug in froyo
2. I had same problem. Think its a problem with kies. Best is to save all your contacts in Google then sync your contacts. That way if you ever lose your phone your contacts are always on google ready to sync again.
3. Try a few reboots to let froyo settle in. If that doesn't help go for the one click lag fix in the market.
Hope this helps clear a few things up.
Thanks for the comment and opinion...
Really appreciated...
Any other comment or opinion regarding the problems...
hi there
1st - i have just solved this annoying problem of contacts alphabets, the answer is here in the forum, i have attached the file and you have enter the recovery mode and apply this, i suppose that you know how to do it. after that the contacts problem will be solved.
2nd - to connect to samsung kies successfully you have to unroot the device, disable any lagfixes and make TouchWiz launcher is your default launcher, after that samsung kies will detect your phone.
3d - to feel that your phone is fast you have 2 options, either download and install OCLF from market or do the voodoo lagfix, or install a custom ROM which is better in my opinion and faster than the official.
that's it buddy i have answered all your questions if you need something just pm me
Hello ghallab and others,
This SGS phone never been rooted... It is still pure as I got it...
Any one lag fix application that you or other recommend in the market?
For the contacts fix, I am not really sure how to do it. Could you explain details for fixing this?
Thank you to all that have give the opinion and comment.
Others opinion still welcome...
rename the file update.zip and copy it to your phone's memory and shutdown your galaxy
press UP+HOME+POWER to boot in recovery mode
navigate up and down using the volume keys to apply update.zip and select it using the power button , it should be successfully completed, restart your phone and your problem should be solved
if you are using any home replacement app like Launcher pro or Adw launcher you have to clear the defaults and make the twlauncher is your default, to make Samsung kies recognize your phone
Hello again,
My phone is totally original and I not used any of the pro launcher or any other based application. I am originally using twlauncher (Samsung one).
My phone is recognized by Kies, I can check the firmware update. But, not yet try to used the my computer or to transfer any data from PC to phone.
How can I restore to phone memory? Is it inside the internal sd memory?
Thank you again for all the help.
My U8800 appears as a READ-ONLY CD-ROM drive when it's connected through USB. "The USB Storage Is In Use Screen" is on.But i can't write anything my sdcard or internel card.
Under device manager, it shows up as Android Adapter USB Device
I tried : MIUI , Oxygen , CM7 but same reason
And I use CWM 4
What can i do about this ?
If someone tells me how to solve this problem, I will donate him $10
Thanks Everbody
Read only CD-Rom
yugey said:
My U8800 appears as a READ-ONLY CD-ROM drive when it's connected through USB. "The USB Storage Is In Use Screen" is on.But i can't write anything my sdcard or internel card.
Under device manager, it shows up as Android Adapter USB Device
I tried : MIUI , Oxygen , CM7 but same reason
What can i do about this ?
Sorry for my bad english
Thanks Everbody
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Hi there. This is my first reply to a problem. I think i have it figured out.
Check this:
Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development:
On this screen make sure USB debugging is unchecked.
When you plug the phone into your computer, then a dialog should pop up on your phone asking you to enable USB storage mode. Tap "Turn on USB storage".
It may ask you to confirm. Tap "OK".
Good luck. I hope that helps you.
deofavente said:
Hi there. This is my first reply to a problem. I think i have it figured out.
Check this:
Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development:
On this screen make sure USB debugging is unchecked.
When you plug the phone into your computer, then a dialog should pop up on your phone asking you to enable USB storage mode. Tap "Turn on USB storage".
It may ask you to confirm. Tap "OK".
Good luck. I hope that helps you.
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I tried this, the same thing happens again, but thanks anyway
deofavente said:
Hi there. This is my first reply to a problem. I think i have it figured out.
Check this:
Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development:
On this screen make sure USB debugging is unchecked.
When you plug the phone into your computer, then a dialog should pop up on your phone asking you to enable USB storage mode. Tap "Turn on USB storage".
It may ask you to confirm. Tap "OK".
Good luck. I hope that helps you.
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It's very much difficult than that. Well the only way to restore your usb problem is going back to stock and after that you only can install a 2.2 custom rom, after you switch to 2.3 your problem will appear again! If you go to "device manager" on windows when U use 2.2, U see that the phone is corrected installed, but when u connect with 2.3 rom, the device it's not corrected installed and therefore only mounted as CD-ROM... I know that, 'cause I have the same problem and tried all this options. I installed usb drivers that huaei give us on their site, but the problem persists. I tried with both CWM recoveries and both work good on 2.2, stock or custom, but not on 2.3....
Last but not least, go check your imei on system, almost sure U got a 0 on that too, as me. So this is some problem with 2.3 roms that "f*cked up" our phone. Altough usb problem is reversible when installed stock rom, the problem with the imei persists after a stock rom install...
Hope it help some people somehow!
(sorry for bad bad english)
Try uninstalling device drivers, then reinsert the phone and let it install.
What do you see on the CD rom? The sdcard contents?
Hello if you are with cm7, go to definitions - about phone and project menu. Testes other options for usb.
Sent from my U8800 using XDA App
Blefish said:
Try uninstalling device drivers, then reinsert the phone and let it install.
What do you see on the CD rom? The sdcard contents?
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I uninstalled my android device's drivers but when i plug the u8800 on my pc , my pc automatically install driver
Yes i see my sdcard in the cdrom.
nrdl said:
Hello if you are with cm7, go to definitions - about phone and project menu. Testes other options for usb.
Sent from my U8800 using XDA App
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I'm tested other options
Now I see My Working R/W SDCARD and CD-ROM Device.
Where is Internal Storage ?
I have the same issue now, seems to be the problem with CM7.
Blefish said:
I have the same issue now, seems to be the problem with CM7.
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Did U read what I say? It's common to all 2.3 roms, i never used cm7 and have the same problem
yugey said:
I'm tested other options
Now I see My Working R/W SDCARD and CD-ROM Device.
Where is Internal Storage ?
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Did U check your IMEI? Please confirm that, 'cause If U have IMEI=0 and usb problem as me or other guy I know, maybe the problems are related to each other, and forget easy options, i tried almost everything, almost sure that when install 2.3 roms. it changes some values and the phone goes nuts, 'cause if you use 2.2 it works correctly as a normal usb device!
Snake_boss, same here...
Imei 0
Cd-rom when usb connecting
When turning wifi on i get system boot and after this i get ERROR message
Tested with cm7, oxygen and miui
Everything works perfect with stock rom or Flb (the one I user now)
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snake_boss said:
Did U read what I say? It's common to all 2.3 roms, i never used cm7 and have the same problem
Did U check your IMEI? Please confirm that, 'cause If U have IMEI=0 and usb problem as me or other guy I know, maybe the problems are related to each other, and forget easy options, i tried almost everything, almost sure that when install 2.3 roms. it changes some values and the phone goes nuts, 'cause if you use 2.2 it works correctly as a normal usb device!
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My IMEI number isn't 0 , my IMEI number is true.
snake_boss said:
Did U read what I say? It's common to all 2.3 roms, i never used cm7 and have the same problem.
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I did, but it worked in Oxygen and MIUI. I bet they're all using genokolars github device, which might be buggy.
Sent from my IDEOS X5 using Tapatalk
yugey said:
I'm tested other options
Now I see My Working R/W SDCARD and CD-ROM Device.
Where is Internal Storage ?
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Blefish said:
I did, but it worked in Oxygen and MIUI. I bet they're all using genokolars github device, which might be buggy.
Sent from my IDEOS X5 using Tapatalk
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mine only works with 2.2, every 2.3 have the problem to me!
I know this is an old topic, but I have the same problem: USB shows up as a CD Drive and IMEI is 0. Does anybody know a fix for this?
Hello, I just bought a new motoactv.. But I now see, that because of the fact they shut down Motoact, I cant create an ID. and therefor I cant use the watch as it is. I could root it, but I dont think it will give me the functionality (advanced interval for running) as it can now.
so..is there anyone who can give me their login as they dont use Motoactv.com anymore?
Would be highly appreciated!!
muish002 said:
Hello, I just bought a new motoactv.. But I now see, that because of the fact they shut down Motoact, I cant create an ID. and therefor I cant use the watch as it is. I could root it, but I dont think it will give me the functionality (advanced interval for running) as it can now.
so..is there anyone who can give me their login as they dont use Motoactv.com anymore?
Would be highly appreciated!!
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Just register new account from your watch.
VjFill said:
Just register new account from your watch.
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Yeah, but since the pc doesnt recougnise the watch as a USB storage device, and WIFI cant be installed, I never get to create an account. I now have the account details of the person where I bought it from, but I suppose I can as well throw it away, Motorola doesnt give support either.
muish002 said:
Yeah, but since the pc doesnt recougnise the watch as a USB storage device
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Stop adbd shell in your watch.
Easiest way - via MotoACTV Root Tool from http://www.cleardroidroms.com/motoactv.php
muish002 said:
WIFI cant be installed, I never get to create an account.
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Go to 'Settings' screen -> Wireless -> Wifi -> Add network
VjFill said:
Stop adbd shell in your watch.
Easiest way - via MotoACTV Root Tool from http://www.cleardroidroms.com/motoactv.php
Since the watch is not recougnised as storage device, I cant see it in explorer either. So I cant, unfortunality, root it either.
Go to 'Settings' screen -> Wireless -> Wifi -> Add network
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No, it then sais, add a new network with your pc.
I hope you have THE tip..I tried everything, but sofar nothing worked.
muish002 said:
No, it then sais, add a new network with your pc.
I hope you have THE tip..I tried everything, but sofar nothing worked.
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Again. Disable adbd - then you will be able to connect Motoactv as a USB storage.
muish002 said:
it then sais, add a new network with your pc.
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Looks like a custom firmware.
Go to Settings -> General -> Motoactv status -> Software version.
Post it here.
VjFill said:
Again. Disable adbd - then you will be able to connect Motoactv as a USB storage.
Oh, I completely overlooked this last time. Great, that worked
Looks like a custom firmware.
Go to Settings -> General -> Motoactv status -> Software version.
Post it here.
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It sais 4.54.50
I am goimg to try and root it!
muish002 said:
It sais 4.54.50
I am goimg to try and root it!
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This is initial release or first maintenance version. A really old software.
Update your Motoactv to latest and root only after that.
Keep in mind that versions for 8Gb and 16Gb are different. Choose firmware only for your device.
OR
Install Motorola Device Manager from here https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
Plug in your Motoactv.
MDM has to check it and upgrade to latest (but I have no idea, will it be correct as I have never seen such old firmware like yours)
'Advanced functionality' won't be enabled with root.
Interval training can be enabled/planned via Motoactv portal.
So, upgrade your watch, add new wifi from settings -> wireless, then register new account, go to http://motoactv.com
Voila.
VjFill said:
This is initial release or first maintenance version. A really old software.
Update your Motoactv to latest and root only after that.
Keep in mind that versions for 8Gb and 16Gb are different. Choose firmware only for your device.
OR
Install Motorola Device Manager from here https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
Plug in your Motoactv.
MDM has to check it and upgrade to latest (but I have no idea, will it be correct as I have never seen such old firmware like yours)
'Advanced functionality' won't be enabled with root.
Interval training can be enabled/planned via Motoactv portal.
So, upgrade your watch, add new wifi from settings -> wireless, then register new account, go to http://motoactv.com
Voila.
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I already rooted it I think.
Problem is, when I run motorola device manager, it only says, no updates and at device it says "N/a"? So no clue how to get the latest software on it.
muish002 said:
Problem is, when I run motorola device manager, it only says, no updates and at device it says "N/a"? So no clue how to get the latest software on it.
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Uninstall Motorola Device Manager.
Install this version - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ZhejL5ANmGQjdreG5jR3YybTg/edit
2.4.5 definitely had correct drivers.
Check that battery on your watch is fully charged.
MDM has to detect your Motoactv correctly, search for software and upgrade it,
If it won't - look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1534073
3) Fastboot:
- Operating System: Windows/Linux/Mac
- Instructions (Windows): Unpack the zip, run flash-all.bat (if it fails, run as administrator)
- Instructions (Linux/Mac): Unpack the zip, run flash-all.sh (it should already have proper permissions)
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Links are in the first post.
at the end, I got it working. Even wifi, although that was on ly a few times, since then I cant login anymore. I am about to sell the watch, as its realy bad in GPS for running (as it was bought as running watch), so I will just sell it as smart watch. But then I do need some apps installed on it. But when you install one app, its full, now trying to get it to install on the SD memory, but again.. not so easy!
I must be doing something stupid, but no matter what combination of options I user in Developer Options and USB transfer type, AFT does not recognize the device and asked to restart or reattach. What am I missing? Thanks in advance. p.s. I made the switch from an iPhone and have forgotten most of the Android stuff I knew several years ago.
jsamuels said:
I must be doing something stupid, but no matter what combination of options I user in Developer Options and USB transfer type, AFT does not recognize the device and asked to restart or reattach. What am I missing? Thanks in advance. p.s. I made the switch from an iPhone and have forgotten most of the Android stuff I knew several years ago.
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It unfortunately does not work.
Download Smart Switch from here: http://www.samsung.com/us/smart-switch/assets/downloads/SmartSwitch_Mac_setup.dmg
Once it has been downloaded, it will tell you to unlock your phone and connect it.
Once that has been done, click the down arrow beside "Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge"; You will see a folder beside Internal Memory, so click on that folder, and from here, it will look similar to Android File Transfer.
You should be able to drag and drop files into the folders, create new folders, move sh*t around, etc.
Thanks. I'll give it a shot. When I first used the other day I didn't see the file transfer capability, only the basic backup and restore functions.
jsamuels said:
Thanks. I'll give it a shot. When I first used the other day I didn't see the file transfer capability, only the basic backup and restore functions.
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Yeah unfortunately this is the only way I found to do it on a Mac.
Mac and Android don't really go well together
Worked perfectly. Too bad AFT doesn't work. I assume Google will update to support this phone. Again, thanks.
But Smart Switch is painfully slow in file transfer. There has got to be a way to get AFT working again. Mine just stopped, and when connecting the device, USB debugging on or off, the phone does not ask me if I want to allow the file transfer. I think mine stopped working after installing SideSync, and I never had Kies installed so that solution does not apply. This should not be rocket science!