This article is a simple guide to update your Samsung Galaxy S to Android Froyo. In this hands on, I’m using Windows 7 (64 bit), Kies version 2.0.0.11032_12, and Samsung Galasy S (GT-I900).
After installing Kies, I have the problem of connecting my smartphone to the PC. Kies cannot detect the phone because of the MTP driver could not be installed. The solution is available here, http://arvindgaba.com/computer/samsung-galaxy-s/mtp-usb-device-failed-to-install-for-samsung-galaxy-s-kies-resolved/ .
This is the error while connecting the phone to Kies.
Solution for MTP USB Device driver failed to install:
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Close Kies on PC
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Connect the phone to PC / Laptop & Select Mass Storage Mode.
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Select the USB icon from the Notification section in Samsung Galaxy S to Mount the drive.
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You should now see Phone’s Internet Memory (& SD Card) in My Computer.
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Download the following utility here and save it on the desktop.
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Run the utility click search, then select Phone’s Drive and then SD Card’s Drive (if you have SD card in your phone).
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The utility will find the bad files’ list and now you have to go to that location in My Computer and delete all the files listed and then do a research.
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Once you get no results as shown below you are good to go.
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Do the same steps for Phone’s Memory & SD Card (if you have one in your phone).
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Disconnect your phone and re-connect the USB.
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After you do all the instruction, please reinstall the driver by going to :Tools –> Install Drivers” in Kies.
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This time select Kies PC Suite option and 100% it will install the MTP USB Device without any problem.
Installing update for Android Froyo
Once you could connect you phone to Kies, this is the message of a new firmware available. Choose Update to install the latest firmware. Just follow the steps, and it should be over in less than 30 minutes.
***Make sure to backup your data, files, images, documents, etc before installing. Be sure you have a smooth Internet connection and enough battery for your phone.
Wait while the phone restart, and It’s done. Frankly, I was quite disappointed coz they said that Gingerbread (Android 2.3) upgrade is already available. But not yet in Asia.
Drawbacks
- From my short experience of using Galaxy S with Froyo, I found out that the stock browser performance is quite sluggish. I believe it’s because of the Flash support. I would like to suggest to change the Flash support from always available to just when you need it.
Advantages so far
- No more “Not enough memory” message when I open pictures or documents.
- A very nice default Task Manager to improve your phone performance. Easier to get rid of inactive apps from your phone memory. Press and Hold Home button to activate.
- Google Voice Action is available (though it’s not that efficient if you’re a native Malay speaker, trying to instruct Android phone in English).
- Better GPS operation.
- New GMail interface, with more efficient Send Mail function.
Screenshots of the Froyo in the phone in action
*** The new USB Settings is in “Wireless and Network”. Previously it’s in “About Phone”.
