Is it just me or are there general problems with Kies? After updating to the latest version of kies, I get a firmware upgrade notice for my Galaxy S2. PDA KG2 phone KG1. I try to upgrade, backup the handset when prompted. That completes as expected. The software then down loads the upgrade components. I notice that Kies disconnects the handset at that point. The handset reconnects and I get the firmware upgrade notice again. It just loops every time
Right this is what you need to do
Do a factory rest that wipes every thing off the phone
Then plug Kies in let it see the phone the update the drivers on the current phone this will re install the drivers for the phone
Unplug the phone then plug it back in making sure it says connecting tokies on the phone
It should offer you the up date and all should be fine Just leave the phone alone to do its stuff
P.S You need to remove all lag fixes and Roots First
Northern-dj wrote:
Montala wrote:Hi,
Kies itself has received what appears to be quite a major update today (2nd August 2011).
The latest version is 2.02.11071_128
Neddless to say it still didn't want to know anything about my Galaxy S, recently updated to XXJVQ using Odin, although it did at least recognise the phone, and enable me to do do a back up if I so wished!
XXJVQ Is a leaked rom and kies will not recognise it JVO is the only gingerbread one that Kies will see or 2.2.1 JPY
Now that Samsung have released an official version of XXJVQ through Kies, it finally informs me that I have the latest version installed, which is good news! 
Its the (CPW) which means Car phone ware house its not been rolled out to them yet you can change your csc to XEU and it will work even the CPW some times do this as samsung seem to leave them out but they always put it back to CPW, Now its upto you
To do this you need your IMI number which is the big number on the box then on your phone dialler
*#272*imei#* (Display/change CSC code)
replace the ime with the number then follow the menu and look for XEU
Now when you have done this it may reset the phone if not do a factory reset when that has finioshed plug your phone in to kies and away you go
Hi zedeye
BUJV9 2.3.3 IS the latest Vodafone Firmware with a Sales code of VOD.
You will have seen mention of JVQ 2.3.4 firmware, this is the latest release for unbranded handsets with a sales code of XEU.
JVQ has resolved a few issues that were present in Gingerbread 2.3.3 so hopefully the official release of Vodafones version of Gingerbread 2.3.4 wont be too far away.
Hope this helps.
TSD
Hi zedeye
Yes I have used Darky's 10.2 and just about every other custom Rom out there!
I personally found it a bit buggy! I think that was down to the DarkCore Kernel though.
My favourite so far has been [F1 Galaxy S II V6 - SP1][Look & Feel Of Galaxy S II]
At the moment I am using the Stock JVQ 2.3.4 but the flashing bug will grip me again soon!
Don't be frightened to try some custom Roms, we have a great team of guys on here with lots of experience!
Do your homework first and if you're not sure ask...! No one will criticise you for double checking you are doing the right thing.
TSD
zedeye wrote:
Btw, u mention that you're running stock 2.3.4 JVQ, did u flash that with Kies? I noticed earlier in the thread mention of changing the CSC and then Kies letting u take the JVQ download. Is this a safe way of doing it? I'm not fussed about maintaining a VOD CSC. thanks
Yes I flashed JVQ with Kies!
My original CSC was XEU, but I have changed that so many times it doesn't really matter anymore... lol.
I was coming from a Non Samsung based ROM, GalnetMIUI - Twooey.
I used Odin to flash to Froyo JPY 2.2.1, this installed a genuine XEU sales code and then Kies offered me the update.
As I said I was coming from a Non Samsung Rom this is why I had to go backward before I could go forward, if you see what I mean. 
zedeye wrote:Cheers Guys.
I just went in to the phone dialer and tried the *#272*imeii# and it came up with another screen which said Sales Code and 'VOD' in the box next to it, and options of Install and Cancel.
There was no list with other sales codes. Does this mean that my phone doesnt have the other CSC codes available??
Thanks
Yes you are coming from a Stock Vodafone firmware which will only have one sales code VOD.
Unbranded phones have a multi-CSC which gives you the option of change.
You will have to do what both myself and N-dj have done. Go back to go forward!
I flashed Froyo JPU 2.2.1 this is a 3 file flash + 512pit file using Odin. This puts the correct Boot loaders, XEU CSC (double check using *#272*your imei#) and correct imei information onto the phone.
Kies did not update from this version.
Then using Odin again I flashed Froyo JPY 2.2.1. A single file flash. Now Kies will update to JVQ Gingerbread 2.3.4 and as N-dj has said there are no problems with this version.
TSD
