If you’re a Samsung smartphone or tablet owner, I’m pretty sure you’ve been notified at some point or another that there’s a software update available for your device through ‘Kies’. Many users discard the notification and wait for the over-the-air (OTA) update to roll out simply because they’re unsure what to do. But the funny thing is that performing a software update through Samsung Kies is extremely simple.
We are going to show you how to install a software update via Samsung Kies.
First things first you’ll need to head over to Samsung’s official website to install the Kies software on your computer. Here you will be given two choices — Kies and Kies3. If you’re planning on updating a smartphone/tablet that was released prior to the Galaxy Note III, select the Kies option. For anything else, choose Kies3.
Once installed, launch the software and connect your handset to the computer using a micro-USB cable. You will discover that Kies has recognised your device and presented you with a new user interface.
Now locate the “Firmware Information” panel. If a software update is available for your device, you will be provided with a button that reads “Firmware Upgrade.” Select this and Kies will immediately start to download the update. This can take between five and twenty-five minutes, all depending on your connection speed. During this time, you’ll be required to read through and agree to the legal blurb that appears.
Finally, hit the Confirm button when prompted after the software has been downloaded, and it will instantly start loading onto your smartphone/tablet.
Voilà! You have successfully installed an update using Samsung Kies. If you run into any issues along the way, do be sure to let us know in the comments section below, and we’ll do our very best to get you back on track.
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