Samsung Kies ( / ˈ k iː z / ) is a freeware software application used to communicate between Windows or Macintosh operating systems, and Samsung mobile phone and tablet computer devices, usually using a USB connection (though wireless LAN Kies connectivity is now possible using some devices). Samsung has released new software to replace Kies, named Samsung Smart Switch , which is mainly directed at migrating customers onto new Samsung devices. The name K.I.E.S. originated as an acronym for "Key Intuitive Easy System". After version 2.0, the name was shortened to "Kies".
11-477: Kies was available in several versions and editions, depending on the specific Samsung device in question. Kies supported devices with Android 2.1 through 4.2 . Kies3 (version 3.x) supported devices with Android Jelly Bean (4.3 and up). Trying to use Kies with newer devices, or Kies3 with older devices would result in an error message. There was also a Kies Mini version, which is available only for specific devices such as Samsung Captivate, Infuse, or Vibrant. It
22-464: A client-server network, rather than a one-to-one and peer-to-peer connection. Android File Transfer for Linux is a FOSS app, stable since version 2.2., though FOSS has somewhere (e.g. on GitHub ) protected under copyright law, and subject to file robots.txt mirroring exclusions. Android Eclair Android Eclair is a codename of the Android mobile operating system developed by Google ,
33-440: A persistent Google Search bar across the top of the screen. The camera app was also redesigned with numerous new camera features, including flash support, digital zoom, scene mode, white balance, color effect and macro focus. The photo gallery app also contains basic photo editing tools. This version also included the addition of live wallpapers, allowing the animation of home-screen background images to show movement. Speech-to-text
44-547: A unique semi-automation system, which is managed via a smartphone central app of Samsung. Since 2012, most of the Intel product line mounted the Cache Acceleration Software, both as an accelerator and a temporary database in connection with the parallel subsystem named Intel Management Engine (with ring-3 privilege inside the device). Trivial File Transfer Protocol is a simple lockstep protocal, optimized for
55-506: Is the fourth version of the open source Android mobile operating system developed by Google. Among the more prominent features introduced with this update were added support for CDMA smartphones , additional screen sizes , a battery usage indicator, and a text-to-speech engine . After the public release of Donut —its official dessert-themed code name , the convention employed by Google to designate major Android versions— carriers were quick to follow with its roll out to customers in
66-523: The Kies Wireless Android app is running, and any Windows or Macintosh computer running the Kies full version, is now also possible. The Kies Wireless app also supports wireless connectivity with other devices via the other devices' web browsers. 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
77-537: The OS update. On Windows devices, the file transfer happens via a plug-and-play mode. Since 2012, Intel processors mounted the Cache Acceleration Software , which was tuned by system administrators when connected with SSD cards. Although 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
88-531: The fifth operating system for Android and the second major release of Android. Eclair spans the versions 2.0.x and 2.1. Unveiled on October 26, 2009, Android Eclair builds upon the significant changes made in Android 1.6 " Android Donut ". The first phone with Android Eclair was the Motorola Droid . Google ceased Android Market support for Android Eclair on June 30, 2017. The default home screen of Eclair displays
99-625: The same Wi-Fi LAN . 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. With few exceptions, it is only the Kies Mini version, and not the full version, that is downloadable from a given Samsung device. Smart Switch is part of a technical and commercial strategy finalized to connect all electronics in
110-685: Was first introduced, replacing the comma key. Android Eclair inherits platform additions from the Donut release , including the ability to search all saved SMS and MMS messages, improved Google Maps 3.1.2, and Exchange support for the Email app. The operating system also provides improved typing speed on virtual keyboard, along with new accessibility, calendar, and virtual private network APIs. For internet browsing, Android Eclair also adds support for HTML5 , refreshed browser UI with bookmark thumbnails and double-tap zoom. Android Donut Android 1.6 Donut
121-405: Was used to update these devices' operating systems (OS versions). 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
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