- Open the Library folder → go to the Caches folder → select “com.samsung.Kies” and “com.samsung.KiesCrashReporter” files and delete them. Then, in the Library folder go to Preferences, choose “com.samsung.Kies.plist” and remove it too.
- Kies mini download for samsung galaxy s3, s4, vibrant, mac, captivate and more. On the homepage you will see a guide Kies Air download, that’s the full version. Their is also a mini version which you can use for updating purposes, this version is the so called Kies Mini. Kies mini is supported by Windows, hopefully Mac is on their way.
Other devices are not supported for a wire transfer and must use the Smart Switch wireless transfer option or download the Kies app. If you do not have the USB cable from your old phone or the USB connector for a wired transfer to a GS8, then you may use the wireless options. 2 Limited Content supported for iOS 9 transfers via iCloud.
Every year smartphone manufacturers release hundreds of smart devices running various operating systems and among them Android turns out to be the pioneer. It is the most widely used operating system. Contributing above all is Samsung, a Korean tech giant which releases several devices every year. Equipped with latest Android version, Samsung smartphones are one of the most appreciated devices in the Telecom market. For many Samsung users managing content on their devices from their PC’s is very important. When it comes to Samsung’s flagship Galaxy devices, it has Galaxy PC suite.
In the market there are various applications which lets you manage your data but Samsung’s own solutions are the trusted ones. Here we will introduce you to Samsung Kies and Samsung Smart Switch. Both these applications makes it easier for you to manage your data across various devices. However, there a thin line which differentiate these two from one another. Samsung Kies is recommended if you want to manage data between your PC and Samsung device whereas Samsung Smart Switch should be priority if you want to transfer data from your old device to a new one.
There are two different Kies versions available, Kies and Kies3. Depending on the device download any of them by following the link provided below.
Kies Update Mac Os
Fortunately for Mac users there is only one version of Kies (saves you from the trouble of searching the right Kies for your device).
Follow the link provided below to download Samsung Kies for Mac
Kies Update Android
As mentioned above, Samsung Smart Switch is a perfect choice if you are looking to transfer your data from other smart devices to Samsung smart device. It is easy to use, offers lots of features and saves plenty of time while migrating the data between devices.
- In order to download Samsung Smart Switch, follow the links provided below.
- After downloading the installation package, open folder and initiate installation.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and complete the installation.
- First of all extract the contents of downloaded package.
- Now double click the .exe file to start the installation process.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and finish the installation.
- Once the installation is complete, you will end up on the home screen of Galaxy PC Suite (Smart Switch & Samsung Kies).
- Connect your Galaxy device with your PC and choose USB connection.
- That’s it, now you can manage your data between your Galaxy device and PC (Windows and Mac).
If you are having trouble configuring any Galaxy PC Suite, let us know in the comments.