( July 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links, and by adding encyclopedic content written from a neutral point of view. This section contains content that is written like an advertisement. Smart Switch is part of a technical and commercial strategy finalized to connect all electronics in a unique semi-automation system, which is managed via a smartphone central app of Samsung.

With few exceptions, it is only the Kies Mini version, and not the full version, that is downloadable from a given Samsung device. The full version of Kies may be downloaded from the Samsung Global Download Center or from the download part of an individual mobile device's technical support web page on the Samsung website. All such connectivity, though, must be via a local Wi-Fi connection (and not via cellular 2G, 3G, or 4G data networks) wherein all involved devices are on the same Wi-Fi LAN. The Kies Wireless app also supports wireless connectivity with other devices via the other devices' web browsers. Since 2012, Intel processors mounted the Cache Acceleration Software, which was tuned by system administrators when connected with SSD cards.Īlthough Kies connectivity has traditionally been via mini or micro-USB cable (needing some software, and not plug and play), wireless LAN connectivity between a Samsung device on which the Kies Wireless Android app is running, and any Windows or Macintosh computer running the Kies full version, is now also possible. On Windows devices, the file transfer happens via a plug-and-play mode. Though there are both Windows and Macintosh versions of the full Kies product, there is only a Windows version of Kies Mini for most Samsung devices however, non-Windows users may overcome this limitation by using a Windows virtual machine, installing Kies Mini within it and connecting a Samsung device via USB cable to accomplish the OS update. It is used to update these devices' operating systems (OS versions). There is also a Kies Mini version, which is available only for specific devices such as Samsung Captivate, Infuse, or Vibrant. Trying to use Kies with newer devices, or Kies3 with older devices results in an error message. Kies3 (version 3.x) supports devices with Android Jelly Bean (4.3 and up). Kies (currently in version 2.3_5) supports devices with Android 2.1 through 4.2.

Kies is available in several versions and editions, depending on the specific Samsung device and the OS it is running.

Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. After version 2.0, the name was shortened to 'Kies'. originated as an acronym for 'Key Intuitive Easy System'. Samsung has released new software to replace Kies, named Samsung Smart Switch, which is mainly directed at migrating customers onto new Samsung devices.

Samsung Kies ( / ˈ k iː z/) is a freeware software application used to communicate between Windows or Macintosh operating systems, and recently manufactured Samsung mobile phone and tablet computer devices, usually using a USB connection (though wireless LAN Kies connectivity is now possible using some devices). Application developed by Samsung Samsung KiesĢ.3.5 (23 September 2020 3 years ago ( )) ġ.2 (14 January 2016 7 years ago ( ))

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