Help New Firmware

Teknik · May 26, 2011

thecrazyone said:
i know this might sound dumb but there is no update button on my kies air screen so how do i update my phone?

I've linked it to the PC and all i have is the kies air menu with all my data and photos etc but no tab for upgrade

as mentioned previously you cant upgrade firmware via kies air, you have to have the usb cable or wait for an over the air upgrade.

mystvearn · May 27, 2011

Looks like I'll stay clear of this firmware update until I see a consensus its safe for an upgrade

kenny39 · May 27, 2011

On O2 contract in UK. Upgraded firmware today, no problems at all. Don't see much difference, possibly new icon for Music hub? Phone is already lightning fast!!

eclap · May 27, 2011

kenny39 said:
On O2 contract in UK. Upgraded firmware today, no problems at all. Don't see much difference, possibly new icon for Music hub? Phone is already lightning fast!!

keep an eye on your battery life, mine improved quite a bit after flashing to KE7

jonzii · May 27, 2011

So I'm trying to use kies to update. It says there is new firmware available, but a soon as it start downloading it disconnects the phone... try it again and it does the same.

Not sure what I'm doing wrong?

Patman1 · May 27, 2011

sorry for the newbie question but how do i know my phone needs an update?

the build number is GINGERBREAD.XWKE7

3waygeek · May 28, 2011

AFAIK, KE7 is the most recent Samsung release.

Patman1 · May 28, 2011

It seems samsung are now shipping the phone with the new update

SGS2User · May 29, 2011

I've switched to KE7 and I can safely safe my battery life is significantly improved. My phone just died after 1 day, 10 hours and 18 minutes. It died sending me a screen capture proving battery life, which I'll try and attach.

eclap · May 29, 2011

yeah, my battery life improved with KE7 too. There's no way I'll ever get 34 hours out of it though lol, I am quite a phone abuser. Normal use, 14-15 hours for me. If I was going away for a weekend and forgot the charger though, I could probably squeeze out 2 days out of it, would have to restrict myself from games and youtube and such of course...

jimmur_2000 · May 29, 2011

I'm on the 3 network and on Kies it says that I'm on PDA:KE1 / Phone KD5 / CSC:KD4.
So it looks like I got a few updates to get but Kies says this is the latest firmware. When I boot the phone it comes up with the 3 logo, does this mean that it's 3 branded? or will the Sim free firmware update work?

danwms · May 31, 2011

The update is not showing up for me.

I'm on O2.

jimmur_2000 · May 31, 2011

Coming from an Iphone, this way of updating is weird. Why doesn't everyone get the firmware update?

barker · Jun 2, 2011

I agree with the guy above! Confusing as i moved over from iPhone aswel, That updating was very easy! Im with optus in Australia so i got no idea when that update will be available...

toerag · Jun 2, 2011

I'm on O2 as well, just spoke to a service advisor online and apparently they don't know when they'll release KE7 for us.

Not 100% sure about rooting the device - can anyone convince me?

dorgas · Jun 5, 2011

Guys I need you help badly, i tried to flas my phone using odin with XWKE7 under Generic XEU and it failed, I already tried 3 times still fail. Now i cannot access my phone, what will I do?

johnyfalco · Jun 5, 2011

barker said:
I agree with the guy above! Confusing as i moved over from iPhone aswel, That updating was very easy! Im with optus in Australia so i got no idea when that update will be available...

I am in Oz as well, also came from iphone 4, I use prepaid with Telstra and I used this
[ROM + Guide]Official i9100 KDD/KE1/KE2/KE7 download for Odin Flash and Root Guide. - xda-developers
to update my phone.
Download the Generic XEU XWKE7, and read the instructions on updating with Odin.
This will get rid of all your Optus bloatware.
Hope this helps

DSA · Jun 5, 2011

toerag said:
Not 100% sure about rooting the device - can anyone convince me?

better battery
options and features you wouldnt normally have access to
more homescreens
the ability to move your apps to your sd card...

plus if you put a custom rom on your phone you get even more...

deodexed
zipaligned
different themes
Better optimised apk's, framework for more speed and free memory.
GTalk with Video

YesItsMeKathy · Jun 5, 2011

What is the reason for Samsung not releasing the firmware for everyone at the same time? Im having problems with the battery and Kies is not informing me about a new update. This is getting beyond annoying...

dorgas · Jun 5, 2011

Any news regarding my problem?

vengance007 · Jun 5, 2011

Everyone and anyone! waiting for KE7 will take forever! i was on KE2 and getting no love from kies( no update) so as i usually do with every android phone ive had. i rooted it (painless) then i hit up odin as someone said and flashed the new firmware..... simple!!!

.

as someone said god knows why they dont have an update process like iphones. sooo simple that way, this just causes confusing and a mild form of panic lol xD.

stevehy · Jun 5, 2011

YesItsMeKathy said:
What is the reason for Samsung not releasing the firmware for everyone at the same time? Im having problems with the battery and Kies is not informing me about a new update. This is getting beyond annoying...

Samsung makes the release available to all, but the individual carriers make the decision when or if to release it. If you have an unbranded phone, the release is available the day Samsung posts it.

YesItsMeKathy · Jun 5, 2011

stevehy said:
Samsung makes the release available to all, but the individual carriers make the decision when or if to release it. If you have an unbranded phone, the release is available the day Samsung posts it.

As in if I bought the phone through vodafone or some other company? I bought the phone from an electronics store and just added in my sim card so I don't think its branded...Yet, no update.

I've been using this phone for 5 hours while browsing the net and I have about 40% left...Im starting to think that I have a faulty piece.

stevehy · Jun 5, 2011

YesItsMeKathy said:
As in if I bought the phone through vodafone or some other company? I bought the phone from an electronics store and just added in my sim card so I don't think its branded...Yet, no update.

I've been using this phone for 5 hours while browsing the net and I have about 40% left...Im starting to think that I have a faulty piece.

If it does not have carrier branding (as mine) then the update not showing for you could only be related to the country you reside in. I know that all unbranded UK and USA phones saw all of the updates.

bonerp · Jun 5, 2011

Takes a few minutes to download. Dont know what its for as the red spot is still there!!!

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