Samsung Kies
| Company type | Freeware software |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mobile device management software |
| Founder | Samsung Electronics |
| Products | Software tool for communication between Windows or Macintosh platforms and Samsung smartphones and tablets |
| Website | www |
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Samsung Kies (Template:IPAc-en)[1] is a freeware software tool designed to facilitate communication between Windows or Macintosh platforms and Samsung smartphones and tablets, primarily via a USB connection, although wireless LAN connectivity is now supported on select models. Samsung introduced Samsung Smart Switch as a successor to Kies, focusing primarily on assisting users with transferring data when upgrading to new Samsung devices. The acronym K.I.E.S. originally stood for "Key Intuitive Easy System," but after version 2.0, the name was simplified to "Kies."
Versions
Template:Update Multiple editions of Kies were available, tailored to specific Samsung devices. Compatibility ranged from devices running Android 2.1 up to 4.2. The Kies3 series (version 3.x) was compatible with devices running Android Jelly Bean 4.3 and later. Attempting to connect newer devices with older Kies versions or vice versa would trigger error notifications.
Additionally, there was a variant called Kies Mini, intended solely for certain models such as the Samsung Captivate, Infuse, or Vibrant.[2] This version was specifically used for updating the operating systems on these devices. While full versions of Kies were available for both Windows and Mac platforms,[3] Kies Mini was predominantly released only for Windows users; however, Mac users could circumvent this limitation by employing a Windows virtual machine to run Kies Mini and connect their device via USB for OS updates. Template:Fix/category[citation needed] On Windows systems, file transfers operate in a plug-and-play manner.[4]
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Traditionally, Kies required a mini or micro-USB cable connection that involved software installation rather than plug-and-play functionality; however, wireless LAN connection has become feasible through the Kies Wireless Android application[5]. This app enables wireless synchronization between a Samsung device running Kies Wireless and any Windows or Mac computer with the full Kies software installed. Moreover, it allows wireless interaction through the web browsers of other devices. All wireless connections must occur over a shared local Wi-Fi network rather than cellular data networks such as 2G, 3G, or 4G, ensuring all devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi LAN.[6]
The complete Kies software can be downloaded from the Samsung Global Download Center[7] or directly from the support pages dedicated to individual Samsung mobile products on the official website. Generally, only the Kies Mini version is available for download from most Samsung device pages rather than the full edition.
Smart Switch forms part of Samsung’s broader technical and commercial approach aimed at integrating various electronic devices into a cohesive semi-automated ecosystem managed through a central smartphone application.[8]Template:Failed verification
Alternative software
Since 2012, the majority of Intel's product range has incorporated Cache Acceleration Software, functioning both as a cache accelerator and a temporary database in conjunction with the parallel subsystem known as the Intel Management Engine, which operates with ring-3 privileges within the device.
The Trivial File Transfer Protocol employs a straightforward lockstep communication method, tailored for client-server networks rather than one-to-one or peer-to-peer connections.
For Linux users, Android File Transfer is available as a FOSS application, which has been stable since version 2.2. While FOSS projects can be found on platforms such as GitHub, they remain protected under copyright law and are sometimes restricted by file robots.txt rules that prevent mirroring.
System requirements
| Operating System | Processor | Memory (RAM) | Disk Space | Display Resolution | Necessary Software |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 | Intel Pentium Dual-Core 2.1 GHz or higher (recommended) | Recommended 2 GB | Minimum 500 MB | 1366 × 768 (600), 32-bit or higher | .NET Framework version 4.6.1 or newer, Windows Media Player 12 or above, DirectX 11 or later |
| Mac OS X 10.6 (Samsung Kies mini) | Intel processor at 1.8 GHz or faster | At least 1 GB | 30 MB free disk space | Firmware upgrades for Wave (GT–S8500) support bada version 1.2 or above. Also compatible with Wave II (GT–S8530) |
References
- ↑ Samsung Apps & Kies Tutorial (English) – Official video on YouTube
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External links
- Official website (Kies)
- Official website (Smart Switch)