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Please help - I have tried everything I can before being advised to register here

Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S on the O2 network in the UK.
Before registering here I have tried my best to sort this myself but I really do need some expert advice now. Please!!
I have tried and tried to update the KIES software but no matter what my PC will not connect to the phone it just says 'connecting' and hangs on that
I've tried on an XP machine and a Windows 7 machine and neither work
I'm currently on software 2.1 and would like to update to 2.2
Are there known problems with connecting the phone to a PC?
I've even tried connecting it so the PC would just view it as an external hard drive but again it doesn't connect and the PC does not recognise the phone.
I can't transfer any music or videos to the phone at the moment obviously and that's what I'm hoping to achieve with some kind help off here. I'd also like flash player which I believe is part of the 2.2 update?
Thanks in advance

auditor81 said:
Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S on the O2 network in the UK.
Before registering here I have tried my best to sort this myself but I really do need some expert advice now. Please!!
I have tried and tried to update the KIES software but no matter what my PC will not connect to the phone it just says 'connecting' and hangs on that
I've tried on an XP machine and a Windows 7 machine and neither work
I'm currently on software 2.1 and would like to update to 2.2
Are there known problems with connecting the phone to a PC?
I've even tried connecting it so the PC would just view it as an external hard drive but again it doesn't connect and the PC does not recognise the phone.
I can't transfer any music or videos to the phone at the moment obviously and that's what I'm hoping to achieve with some kind help off here. I'd also like flash player which I believe is part of the 2.2 update?
Thanks in advance
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Hi.
Firstly... this is a very well known issue with the kies software.
There are countless threads here about this issue with possible fixes for the problem.
I recommend that u search the forum for your solution and do some reading and you will find your answers.
Good luck...
Sent from my GT-I9000M using XDA App

Simple take the phone to an O2 service centre that way its still in warranty .
jje

auditor81 said:
Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S on the O2 network in the UK.
Before registering here I have tried my best to sort this myself but I really do need some expert advice now. Please!!
I have tried and tried to update the KIES software but no matter what my PC will not connect to the phone it just says 'connecting' and hangs on that
I've tried on an XP machine and a Windows 7 machine and neither work
I'm currently on software 2.1 and would like to update to 2.2
Are there known problems with connecting the phone to a PC?
I've even tried connecting it so the PC would just view it as an external hard drive but again it doesn't connect and the PC does not recognise the phone.
I can't transfer any music or videos to the phone at the moment obviously and that's what I'm hoping to achieve with some kind help off here. I'd also like flash player which I believe is part of the 2.2 update?
Thanks in advance
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Hi
I take it you have an external micro sd card in the phone? Mine wont connect without.
If you do, you should check whether the drivers are ok by connecting via USB. Goto settings, "Wireless and Network", select usb settings and click "ask on connection". Reconnect the usb and the phone should ask you what connection you want, click mass storage.
If that fails, probably a driver issue. Uninstall Kies and samsung drivers and reinstall the latest version of Kies (google Kies)

Thanks for all the suggestions, I'll do what was advised and report back
I'm assuming once this phone is updated it's a dream to use!
Cheers

I personally find it's a dream to use if you're using the modded roms..
That does kinda void your warranty though

Just a few tips which entered my mind:
- older versions of Kies do not connect if you changed the launcher on your phone from touchwiz to something else (i.e. Launcherpro or Zeam)
- it's strange it doesn't even connect in storage mode. How are your usb settings (Settings, Wireless & Networks, USB Settings), is it set to Kies or "Ask". When set to Ask or Storage Mode, you still should pull down the notification bar when connecting to make a choice.
- does the pc bleep to indicate it at least senses a device attached? Have you tried different USB ports?

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Good evening guys.
I'm trying to connect the Tab with pc via USB with Side Sync, and it doesn't work. The app is the latest version, 3.0 both on pc and tab. I'm running Windows 7 , USB debugging is enabled on Tab I also tried without, all drivers are installed on pc. I even changed the MTP connection of the USB. The computer reads the Tab, SideSync doesn't. I also tried switching off WiFi on Tab, but when I run the app, it automatically reopens and connects wirelessly, I don't know if that is relative.
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Thank you.

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Usb tethering makes my pc slow

Couldn’t find anything like it so I decided to make a post
I am having problems with my p10’s tethering function for curtain reasons I have to use my phone’s internet to play games in my school’s dorm. The thing is I had no problems with my Samsung s7 but doing the same with my p10 makes my pc super slow and it takes ages for my pc to figure out that the phone is sharing it's internet oh and I forgot I’m doing it over USB bc my desktop has no WiFi card installed. Anyone have similar experiences i have tried all I could think about from reinstalling drivers , deleting Samsung usb driver to reinstalling OS just to be sure no other phone drivers where on there even switch usb cables ?

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Couldn’t find anything like it so I decided to make a post
I am having problems with my p10’s tethering function for curtain reasons I have to use my phone’s internet to play games in my school’s dorm. The thing is I had no problems with my Samsung s7 but doing the same with my p10 makes my pc super slow and it takes ages for my pc to figure out that the phone is sharing it's internet oh and I forgot I’m doing it over USB bc my desktop has no WiFi card installed. Anyone have similar experiences i have tried all I could think about from reinstalling drivers , deleting Samsung usb driver to reinstalling OS just to be sure no other phone drivers where on there even switch usb cables ?
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Just wanted to verify something, you used Samsung USB drivers to tether from your P10 ?

Note 8 Connecting to Mac

Hi I'm wondering if anybody is able to help.
I have a Note 8 and would like to connect it to my 2017 iMac running High Sierra. When I plug my Note 8 in it automatically launches Android file transfer and file transfer usb mode on the phone but I get "Could not connect to device, Try reconnecting or restarting your device". The phone is in the correct mode and knows it's connected to a Mac as it advises I download AFT or Samsung Switch.
The Note connects to a older 2009 MacBook without a glitch and the only difference being I get a Allow prompt every time it connects to the MacBook and not the iMac. (This seems to be the issue not having an allow prompt)
I have reinstalled AFT and are using the supplied USB C cable.
I previously owned a Nexus 6 which connect to the iMac with out issue.
I have just tried a Galaxy Xcover 3 and same issue so it seems to be a Samsung related problem
Many Thanks

install smart switch for mac samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch
Android file transfer is shi* for Samsung ---mac