This is not new, I knew a lot of Samsung android devices out there encountered some issues while updating their Samsung Galaxy Android devices using Kies and then suddenly just got stuck on error messages and cannot proceed to prior firmware update. Ie Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and 4.1 Jelly Bean. This issues occurs on any Android devices, either a Samsung Galaxy S2, S3, Galaxy Note or Galaxy Tablets. Samsung devices uses two methods of firmware updating- Kies which is to be installed on the users PC or laptops and then OTA (firmware over the air) update, but most often Kies is used by many.
Note: We cannot guarantee you that this will surely work. So, just give it a try and proceed whenever you like. Here’s some common issues and log errors on Kies when initiating a firmware update. “This device is not supported by Kies. Make sure that your device is supported and try again.” or “Your Device does not support software updating via kies” “Device disconnected.” or “Device not recognized.” “Connecting the device” message. Then that message has been up for the past several minutes and even hours. “Firmware upgrade encountered an issue.
Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again” “Your firmware is up to date.” Even your Android phone’s firmware is already outdated since last year. Possible causes why these errors keep appearing on Kies. Top of this issue is USB cable, make sure you have a genuine USB cable used.
Your device might be rooted and Kies is not guaranteed to work properly on rooted devices. Your device already installed with custom ROM which Kies will read your phones system info then blocked your device from updating.
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You must not downloaded the latest version of Kies, drivers of the device will also get an update from time to time since the firmware version is also changing and so Kies. You did not Turn off the USB Debugging Mode.
You will find this via setting under Settings Applications Development. Sometimes when the update is new, too many users are too excited rushing to get the update then Samsung’s servers cannot cope with the amount of people trying to update. It means that you may need to try on later time. Some issues reportedly occurred regarding PC /laptop operating system Windows/MAC.
Solution on how to Fix Kies Connection issues Always download the latest Samsung Kies at. Fix Kies Connection problem for Samsung Android devices already rooted or installed unofficial firmware prior to use Kies again For those who already done some modding and tweaking on their devices firmware like rooting and installing customized firmware.
You cannot receives or get any official update from Kies anymore, unless you can managed to install back your device original or official firmware. This can only be done by manual flashing procedures, you can refer and ask any assistance from your ROM developer on how to safely revert back your device to original firmware or completely unroot it if its also rooted. Fix Kies Emergency firmware recovery If you are stuck on this message: “Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again” you may try to fix via Kies Firmware emergency recovery option. Here’s how to enable Kies in recovery mode:. Start Kies and go to Tools Firmware upgrade and initialization.
Enter your device Serial Number S/N it can be found on the label below the phone’s battery. Enter the Model number (i.e SGH-I747), then select OK. It will bring you to a few screens that will prompt you what is going to happen and asking if you want to proceed.
Once you select OK, the next screen will be to download firmware upgrade components. After this finishes it takes you get to the next screen stating that it is for Firmware emergency recovery. Then simply follow the steps provided to proceed with the emergency recovery. Next, it will tell you how to switch the phone to recovery mode. Start upgrade, sit back and wait. Fix Kies Connection Problem for Untouched,unmodified, unrooted Devices Checklist for Connectivity Issues with Kies.
Make sure that the USB Cable you are using is a genuine Samsung USB cable that was provided in the box with your device, or purchased from Samsung Cell Phone Accessories or Samsung Tablet Accessories. Keep only one version of Kies installed on your system.
If you’ve ever had to install Kies Mini, or a version of Kies, unistall all Kies and Kies Mini from your system. Reboot and perform a fresh install of the latest version of Kies.
Avoid using USB docks and hubs. Kies requires use of USB 2.0 or higher. Windows® Vista and Windows 7 systems are compliant. Windows XP users need to make sure that Service Pack 3 is installed. Consult with Microsoft or the manufacturer of your PC for more information.
Kies is not guaranteed to work properly on rooted devices. Troubleshooting the Kies Connection Problem on your Windows PC If you are having trouble connecting, follow these steps. Disconnect the device from computer and launch Kies. Click “Troubleshoot connection error”. Please make sure your device is disconnected from Kies and click Start to run the troubleshooting process. Kies is now initializing the Connection history (The time may be longer depending on your PC performance.). Connection error troubleshooting process is complete.
Click complete. Connect your device to your PC. If you are still having connecting issues please try the following: Please remove all previously installed Samsung software or drivers. Click the appropriate Windows version for information to uninstall software and drivers from your Windows PC. Make sure you are using an official Samsung USB cable. Try a different USB port.
Reboot computer after installing Kies. Uninstall & Reinstall Kies. Troubleshooting the Kies Connection Problem on your Mac. Disconnect the device from computer and launch Kies. In the Menu bar click Tools,. Click Install driver.
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Click Yes, to proceed with installation. The drivers required for connection will be reinstalled. Connect your device to Mac. If you are still having connecting issues please try the following:. Make sure you are using an official Samsung USB cable. Try a different USB port. Reboot computer after installing Kies.
Uninstall & Reinstall Kies. Some reported connection issues between Samsung Devices and MAC computers still happening. This might still remain unresolved until Samsung and Apple patent-war still undergoing in the United States recently. If this may or may not fix your Kies issues, just let us know and write down all error messages you might encountered and we will both try to cope up any available working solution. Just write down the following info – Device model, Firmware version, PC/laptop OSX and Kies error message.