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Samsung Galaxy S
Froyo 2.2 Online User Update Procedure **
** IMPORTANT NOTES
1) Please backup all personal data stored on your Galaxy S (Contacts, Calendar, SMS, Email, Photos,
Apps, Audio, Video, Documents and any other personal data and files) to a PC/External Storage as
the phone memory will be formatted during the upgrade.
2) This instruction is applicable for commercially purchased devices only. Demo devices or devices
purchased outside Australia are excluded from the instructions on this document.
3) This instruction is applicable to Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista and Windows 7 only.
Currently, a MAC version of the online update is unavailable.
Currently, 64-bit operating systems are not supported.
4) System Requirements
CPU: Pentium 1.8GHz or Higher (Recommended)
RAM: 1GB or higher (Recommended)
HDD: 500MB or more available hard disk space
Screen Resolution: 1024 X 768 (600), 32 bit or above
USB Port
Microsoft DirectX 9.0C or higher
.Net Framework 3.5 SP1
5) The update tool requires a direct connection to the Internet – you may need to configure your
Firewall or Antivirus software to allow this.
6) Samsung Australia offer existing Galaxy S customers a free online update to FROYO 2.2 firmware.
Please note that data charges may be incurred during the KIES and software download process
depending on the data plan with your Internet provider. E.g. the typical FROYO 2.2 firmware will be
up to 400MB.
7) While Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd ACN 002 915 648 (“Samsu ng”) makes every effort to
deliver high quality products, we do not guarantee that our products are free from defects. This
software upgrade is provided to you “as is", and you use the software upgrade at your own
risk. Samsung makes no warranties as to the performance, merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose, or any other warranties whether expressed or implied. No oral or written communication
from, or information provided by, Samsung shall create a warranty. In no event shall Samsung be
liable for any general, consequential, incidental, indirect, special, loss of profit or opportunity,
exemplary, punitive, special or other damages whatsoever resulting from resulting from the use,
misuse, or inability to use this software upgrade, whether due to breach of contract, breach of
warranty, strict liability, product liability, the negligence of Samsung or otherwise. No provision of
this disclaimer purports to restrict or modify or have the effect of excluding, restricting or modifying
the application any conditions and warranties imposed and required to be binding by statute.
The below instructions will help you update your Galaxy S from Éclair 2.1 to Froyo 2.2. Please follow all steps
below carefully as they are vital for a successful upgrade.
Please Note: all personal data stored on the Galaxy S internal memory (Contacts, Calendar, SMS, Email,
Photos, Apps, Audio, Video, Documents and any other personal data and files) will be removed from your
device during this procedure. Backup using Kies/External Storage is strongly recommended as the phone
memory will be formatted during the upgrade (SIM/External SD memory will remain intact).
1. PC Software installation
1) Download and Install Samsung Kies on your PC
http://www.samsung.com/au/support/main/supportMain.do
(Search for ‘Galaxy S’ Select ‘Firmware Upgrade’ then ‘Download Kies’)
Note: You may have already acquired and installed an earlier version of Kies via the CD in the
commercial box at the time of purchase. If so, please uninstall the earlier version and install the
current version available via the link above.
2) Restart your PC for all changes to be applied
3) Run Kies
4) If prompted to update to a later version of Kies proceed with the update
2. Handset Settings
1) Ensure that the handset battery is fully charged
2) ‘USB settings’ option must be set to ‘Kies’ mode
(Main Menu → Settings → About Phone → USB Settings → select ‘Samsung Kies’)
3. Device Backup
1) Run Kies
2) Turn handset on and connect to the PC using a USB cable
3) If prompted to upgrade device firmware select ‘Cancel’
4) Select ‘GT-I9000T’ under ‘Connected Devices’ in the top right hand corner of Kies
5) Select ‘Backup/Restore’ tab
6) Place a tick in ‘Select all items’ checkbox or manually select items requiring backup by placing a tick in
each item.
7) Select ‘Back up’ to begin
8) Select ‘Complete’ when ‘Data successfully backed up’ message is displayed
9) Exit Kies
4. Firmware Upgrade
1) Turn on your handset (enter the SIM PIN if required).
2) Run ‘Kies’ and connect your handset to the PC using a USB cable.
3) A notification message for firmware upgrade will now be seen (see figure below). Select ‘Update’ to
proceed.
4) Select ‘Start Upgrade’ to begin the upgrade process after confirming that you have read all of the
displayed information
5) The upgrade will begin by updating any required Plug-Ins
6) The upgrade tool will now start downloading the updated software from the Samsung server.
IMPORTANT: Please do not unplug your device during this process.
7) The upgrade tool will now start upgrading the device using the downloaded software.
IMPORTANT: Please do not unplug your device during this process.
8) After the upgrade is complete the handset will power OFF and power back ON (this may take a few
minutes).
5. Restore Device Backup
1) Run Kies
2) Turn handset on and connect to PC using USB cable
3) Select ‘GT-I9000T’ under ‘Connected Devices’ in the top right hand corner of Kies
4) Select ‘Backup/Restore’ tab
5) Select ‘Restore’
6) Select the backup file to be used (Identified by date and time)
7) Select ‘Next’ then ‘Start Restore’ to begin restoring device backup
8) ‘Data restore complete’ will be displayed when the process is complete. You can now disconnect
your device from the PC.
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