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[Q] Not able to upgrade firmware with Kies

Hi All,
I'm new GT-i5800 owner and have mangaged to flash my phone with ODIN
so its using I5800XXJPQ.tar.
And now Kies ver.2.0.2.11071_128, States that this is not upgradeable.
If there afix for this problem so Kies will upgrade my phone.
I have searched for some time on this site and on the web for a solution, and sadly I've not found a solution.
Can any tell me if the is a fix for this and what I need to do to correct this problem.
Many Thanks
Whimick

Whimick said:
Hi All,
I'm new GT-i5800 owner and have mangaged to flash my phone with ODIN
so its using I5800XXJPQ.tar.
And now Kies ver.2.0.2.11071_128, States that this is not upgradeable.
If there afix for this problem so Kies will upgrade my phone.
I have searched for some time on this site and on the web for a solution, and sadly I've not found a solution.
Can any tell me if the is a fix for this and what I need to do to correct this problem.
Many Thanks
Whimick
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Is the XXJPQ version you flashed a deodexed one? because if it is Samsung Kies will probably don't recognize the phone/firmware en therefore it can't find a new update.
Flashing with odin is much reliable than with Samsung kies so just search on this forum for the last firmware or a custom rom en flash it with odin

Yes flash with odin

Hi,
Thanks for the rapid replies.
I would still like to use Kies to update my phone.
Does this mean there isn't a fix?
If not what is the latest firmware I can update it with using Odin?
And where do I get it from?
Thanks
Whimick

Whimick said:
Hi,
Thanks for the rapid replies.
I would still like to use Kies to update my phone.
Does this mean there isn't a fix?
If not what is the latest firmware I can update it with using Odin?
And where do I get it from?
Thanks
Whimick
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you could try to flash one of the stock roms in this tread
XXJPS is the last version i think (but isn't listed there)

Thanks for the suggestion to use a stock rom.
I tried that but sadly it does not work.
Is ther a fix

Whimick said:
Thanks for the suggestion to use a stock rom.
I tried that but sadly it does not work.
Is ther a fix
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Than you have to search to the stock rom on samfirmare.com or this site and flash it with odin normaly your phone must be recognized by your pc (these stock roms have a bootloader so maybe this will work)
Maybe you could't try to re install the drivers from the g3 do re install samsung kies

maybe you have launcher pro installed. ive go to applications en uninstal launcher pro. then connect your phone to pc in samsung kies mode. then update your firmware.

Hi All,
Installed GT-I5800_NEE_I5800XXJPS_I5800NEEJP2_I5800XXJP4_I5800XXJPS and all seems back to normal now, as Kies now say that no updates are available.
Thanks

Kies not showing latest firmware...

Kies in my pc is just showing current firmware version for my phone(as well as for my tab).
It is not showing latest firmware version as it shows conventionally.
So anyone facing same and knows fix for it???
I have tried uninstalling and then re installing latest version but still no luck...
Looking for some help.
Thanx.
I am on stock,rooted.(and my tab stock,non rooted)
But i tried older version of kies its working fine.

If you have rooted phone Kies does not show you firmware :3 i have the same problem but i am not using Kies for long time ;p Odin the best

Hrustus said:
If you have rooted phone Kies does not show you firmware :3 i have the same problem but i am not using Kies for long time ;p Odin the best
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Ya but older version of kies shows firmware update available.
And mine tab is un rooted for it also kies don't shows latest firmware.

Droidlover123 said:
Ya but older version of kies shows firmware update available.
And mine tab is un rooted for it also kies don't shows latest firmware.
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am also having the same prblm
new version of kies is not even showing ma current firmware details :crying:

Droidlover123 said:
Kies in my pc is just showing current firmware version for my phone(as well as for my tab).
It is not showing latest firmware version as it shows conventionally.
So anyone facing same and knows fix for it???
I have tried uninstalling and then re installing latest version but still no luck...
Looking for some help.
Thanx.
I am on stock,rooted.(and my tab stock,non rooted)
But i tried older version of kies its working fine.
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Same thing with me to-i use Kies only for drivers reinstall.If i need a stock firmware i visit Doky73's treat :good:

pramodmadhu007 said:
am also having the same prblm
new version of kies is not even showing ma current firmware details :crying:
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Then you must have installed a custom Rom

well y not check software update in ur phone lol...

jasonxD said:
well y not check software update in ur phone lol...
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when i tried software update in phone its showing update is available n i downloaded it but its not installing its saying installation failed
try updating using Kies

pramodmadhu007 said:
when i tried software update in phone its showing update is available n i downloaded it but its not installing its saying installation failed
try updating using Kies
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If you have rooted then OTA or kies. Won't update as others are saying Try Odin n refer DOCKY's thread
N we all know how irritating is that to use kies
USING XDA APP ON SONY XPERIA U st25i

cyanide0007 said:
If you have rooted then OTA or kies. Won't update as others are saying Try Odin n refer DOCKY's thread
N we all know how irritating is that to use kies
USING XDA APP ON SONY XPERIA U st25i
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Agree.kies is the worst software i have used.like a nightmare.

If I unroot phone. What will be then? Will kies be available again?

Rooting does not affect kies
Sent from a device
|Unable to figure out which one it is|

i dont have a rooted device or obviosuly a custom ROM. Its clean. OTA says - update available but wait in line - so naturally turned to keis - and bingo it confirmed my thoughts - kies is still crap! it recognised my sgs 3 I9300 but doesnt display firmware info. I can sync etc (not that id want to) and transfer files but current firmware isn't listed!
Any ideas?

[Q] i9506 with 4.3 Odin not working

Hi,
After updating my i9506 with 4.3, my phone is not recognized anymore by Odin in download mode.
Since the wifi is not working, I want try to reinstall again the 4.3 using Odin but I saw in another thread that Odin is not supported with 4.3. Is it true?
Is there another method to install a firmware without using Odin?
Thx in advance.

Spaïro said:
Hi,
After updating my i9506 with 4.3, my phone is not recognized anymore by Odin in download mode.
Since the wifi is not working, I want try to reinstall again the 4.3 using Odin but I saw in another thread that Odin is not supported with 4.3. Is it true?
Is there another method to install a firmware without using Odin?
Thx in advance.
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If u have android 4.3, try install again Kies3 with the new drivers. Odin have to recognize it :highfive:

Joku1981 said:
If u have android 4.3, try install again Kies3 with the new drivers. Odin have to recognize it :highfive:
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:good:
Was not working reinstalling Kies3 but I installed directly the driver without Kies and it's ok, thx.
But same wifi issue

Spaïro said:
:good:
Was not working reinstalling Kies3 but I installed directly the driver without Kies and it's ok, thx.
But same wifi issue
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I hope u flashed the correct firmware: HERE.

Yes was this one, thx.
I will see if someone else get the same issue in coming days.

GT-i9505 does not support initialization

Noob question ahead!
I have International Galaxy S4 i9505 and I’m currently on rooted stock rom “i9505vjuemj6″ (zto) brazil android 4.3. I can not update OTA because of “modified device issue” and also can not update via Kies it says “GT-i9505 does not support initialization”.
Can I download “I9505VJUEMKE_I9505DGTEMKE_DGT” venezuela android 4.3 and flash it using odin to fix everything above?
- If not, which latest stock ROM do you recommend to install?
- Any description for this? “GT-i9505 does not support initialization”.

For install updates for android 4.3 u only need Kies 3, no Kies. I recommend u install the updates only with Kies 3 or via OTA. Flashing other firmwares that dont marry with ur region code is create more problems :highfive:

Joku1981 said:
For install updates for android 4.3 u only need Kies 3. I recommend u install the updates only with Kies 3 or via OTA. Flashing other firmwares no for ur region code is create more problems :highfive:
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Thank you sir, but I have the Kies 3 installed already. I also uninstalled and then re-installed the kies 3. also using OEM usb cable. and the error message persist!
any idea to fix the error?
or even can you point me the best STOCK ROM for my situation?

martikp said:
Thank you sir, but I have the Kies 3 installed already. I also uninstalled and then re-installed the kies 3. also using OEM usb cable. and the error message persist!
any idea to fix the error?
or even can you point me the best STOCK ROM for my situation?
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Conect it to Kies 3 and make me a screenshot pls :good:

Joku1981 said:
Conect it to Kies 3 and make me a screenshot pls :good:
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Holy s**t, kies suddenly recognize my phone and says there is an update. :laugh:
i43.tinypic.com/t65853.jpg

same problem
Mate i am having the same problem and tried everything that's been said here. I am however in New Zealand and put a Nordic 4.4.2 on via Odin, but that shouldn't matter because as soon as i put the serial no. in that should fix it and initialise
Joku1981 said:
Conect it to Kies 3 and make me a screenshot pls :good:
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MadR4sta said:
Mate i am having the same problem and tried everything that's been said here. I am however in New Zealand and put a Nordic 4.4.2 on via Odin, but that shouldn't matter because as soon as i put the serial no. in that should fix it and initialise
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Dial *#1234# in ur phone and make a screenshot pls :highfive:

ok
Will do and get back to you as soon as i get another firware on, have also contacted Samsung and the'ry look into it too. but cheers if you can help. i'm just mucking around with other options as well at moment. i understand some forums say you cannot roll back the firmware from 4.4.2 to 4.2. I am having the screen rotation problem with the new 4.4.2 so i'm trying to find a way to roll back the FW and one way might be to install a custom rom with old bootloader that is also knox free via CWM install zip function to replace the new 4.4.2 bootloader with an old one. This may then allow me to roll back the firmware to an older version and kill my screen rotation problems.
Joku1981 said:
Dial *#1234# in ur phone and make a screenshot pls :highfive:
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Pretty sure once you root your phone you can no longer use OTA or Kies, as you now have custom status.
Having said that I've not used kies once since I bought my S4 on April 27th and I change firmware like crazy.
Just use Odin. 9 times out of 10 any problem you have can be fixed by reflash and factory reset.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium HD app

you can use on any modified phone
If Kies lets you initialise the firmware with model and serial no. to the base version for your region for that phone then it will overwrite anything. However in the I9505 case it will not even let you initialise the firmware. Have called Samsung and they confirm they know this is the case but it is not something they will do anything about.
Obagleyfreer said:
Pretty sure once you root your phone you can no longer use OTA or Kies, as you now have custom status.
Having said that I've not used kies once since I bought my S4 on April 27th and I change firmware like crazy.
Just use Odin. 9 times out of 10 any problem you have can be fixed by reflash and factory reset.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium HD app
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Sorry about the delay. thanks for trying to help
OK so is this what you were asking for?
Screen rotation a real prob, but all my sensors show pass via *#0*# sensor checks. Tried nordic i9505 I9505XXUFNB9_I9505NEEFNB2_I9505XXUFNB9_HOME.tar 4.4.2, then SIngapore I9505XXUFNBE_I9505OLBFNB3_I9505XXUFNBE_HOME.tar 4.4.2 all the fken same problem. Screen rotation all fine when I flash firmware, root, then flash CWM touch - everything good. Screen rotate works until the first reboot after all of this which might even be a day or 2 later. As soon as reboot phone, screen rotation dies and it is a huge pain in the arse. Sensors continue to say pass via *#0*#. Every few days i have to re-flash firmware, re-root, then re-CWM touch, no need to factory reset just those 3 steps.:crying::crying:and is why i'm trying to figure out whatever methods i can to roll back the firmware to an earlier version but no joy....
MadR4sta said:
Will do and get back to you as soon as i get another firware on, have also contacted Samsung and the'ry look into it too. but cheers if you can help. i'm just mucking around with other options as well at moment. i understand some forums say you cannot roll back the firmware from 4.4.2 to 4.2. I am having the screen rotation problem with the new 4.4.2 so i'm trying to find a way to roll back the FW and one way might be to install a custom rom with old bootloader that is also knox free via CWM install zip function to replace the new 4.4.2 bootloader with an old one. This may then allow me to roll back the firmware to an older version and kill my screen rotation problems.
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Sorry about the delay getting back. thanks for trying to help
OK so is this what you were asking for?
I know this is part of another thread which I have posted as, but is the reason for all my problems.
Screen rotation a real prob, but all my sensors show pass via *#0*# sensor checks. Tried nordic i9505 I9505XXUFNB9_I9505NEEFNB2_I9505XXUFNB9_HOME.tar 4.4.2, then SIngapore I9505XXUFNBE_I9505OLBFNB3_I9505XXUFNBE_HOME.tar 4.4.2 all the fken same problem. Screen rotation all fine when I flash firmware, root, then flash CWM touch - everything good. Screen rotate works until the first reboot after all of this which might even be a day or 2 later. As soon as reboot phone, screen rotation dies and it is a huge pain in the arse. Sensors continue to say pass via *#0*#. Every few days i have to re-flash firmware, re-root, then re-CWM touch, no need to factory reset just those 3 steps.
:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
and is why i'm trying to figure out whatever methods i can to roll back the firmware to an earlier version but no joy....
Joku1981 said:
Dial *#1234# in ur phone and make a screenshot pls :highfive:
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MY GALAXY S4 SGH-I337 will not work with kies or smartswitch ive tried atleast fourty times and i need help ive tried odin already and it always fails because of write protection and now my s4 is in a bootloop can someone help?

Galaxy Grand prime SM-G530F reboot after root

I'm new to rooting, and have rooted my phone using KingoRoot from my P.C.
It works fine, but when I reboot, it reboots into recovery mode which then allows me to reboot normally.
I surfed some of the forums to find a solution to this and found a common answer which I tried.
1) Factory reset
2) Wipe partition/cache
3) Reboot
This I did, but it has not resolved the issue.
Android 4.4.4
Build KTU84P.G530FXXu1AOE2
Kernel 3.10.28-599907 [email protected] #1
I have now done this twice to ascertain that the issue has not been fixed and am loath to carry on lest I brick the phone - of course, there is the other reason, setting it up from new every time is a real drag.......

Use flashify flash kernal back to stock one after root

Flashify ?
C4nDd0day said:
Use flashify flash kernal back to stock one after root
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Thanks for your response, I'll have a look at flashify, will it unroot the phone?
O.K. Had a look, have installed, will look for some tutorials before I use it !
I cannot find a download link for the correct build number and even when I go to download by country/carrier it is not listed.
TWRP has no listing for it, and neither does CWM. PHILZ just doesn't go there...
I suspect that it is already somewhere on the phone since it is "stock" but after having looked, I am unable to find it.
Any suggestions ?

I might can upload mine kernal, but it's 5.1.1, if you want to use my kernal you have to upgrade to 5.1.1 lolipop. If you want to do that pls let me know I will teach you how to.

Yes, Lollipop will be fine !
C4nDd0day said:
I might can upload mine kernal, but it's 5.1.1, if you want to use my kernal you have to upgrade to 5.1.1 lolipop. If you want to do that pls let me know I will teach you how to.
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Is yours for a galaxy grand prime?

of course man

cool
C4nDd0day said:
of course man
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Them please teach me !

Rusty1963 said:
Them please teach me !
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Download and install Kies3,Trun phone into download mode, and use kies update your phone to 5.1.1, then download kingroot and flashify, use kingroot to root, DO NOT REBOOT after root, use flashify flash kernal to stock one.Then enjoy.

I think you misread my first post
C4nDd0day said:
Download and install Kies3,Trun phone into download mode, and use kies update your phone to 5.1.1, then download kingroot and flashify, use kingroot to root, DO NOT REBOOT after root, use flashify flash kernal to stock one.Then enjoy.
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Thanks for your response !
My phone is already rooted and has been rebooted a few times since then.
So, what now ?
So, I downloaded samsung Kies 3.2 (latest) and connected the phone, no problem there.
When I click initialise upgrade, Kies stops responding.
Downloaded Kies 3.1 - same thing.
According to Samsung update, there is no upgrade for my phone to 5.1.1. Are you sure that this is possible. You said that you would teach me, but you have really not told me anything !
Next ?

Rusty1963 said:
Thanks for your response !
My phone is already rooted and has been rebooted a few times since then.
So, what now ?
So, I downloaded samsung Kies 3.2 (latest) and connected the phone, no problem there.
When I click initialise upgrade, Kies stops responding.
Downloaded Kies 3.1 - same thing.
According to Samsung update, there is no upgrade for my phone to 5.1.1. Are you sure that this is possible. You said that you would teach me, but you have really not told me anything !
Next ?
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First, the grand prime is able to update to 5.1.1 lolipop, I'm sure because mine is on 5.1.1. Go to Settings -> About phone, on the top you can see a option to update your phone. After update your phone go download kingroot and flashify. After you root your phone , use flashify to flash the kernal back to stock one. I will upload stock kernal soon.

There is no Samsung upgrade for the grand prime SM-G530F
C4nDd0day said:
First, the grand prime is able to update to 5.1.1 lolipop, I'm sure because mine is on 5.1.1. Go to Settings -> About phone, on the top you can see a option to update your phone. After update your phone go download kingroot and flashify. After you root your phone , use flashify to flash the kernal back to stock one. I will upload stock kernal soon.
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I have looked for it and not found it. There are some galaxy prime phones that do (G531F does)
I just want to keep my phone rooted as it is, and sort out the boot issue.
If you can't help with this, thanks for trying !

Rusty1963 said:
I have looked for it and not found it. There are some galaxy prime phones that do (G531F does)
I just want to keep my phone rooted as it is, and sort out the boot issue.
If you can't help with this, thanks for trying !
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Have you reboot yet? If you do and still works fine that's means you are good.

Problem is resolved !
I have resolved the issue myself.
It appears as if all I needed to do was remove the battery for a short period of time.
The phone now boots correctly and I have not lost my root access !