Jfalls63
Android Expert
To use Kies, you don't connect until it starts downloading the firmware. It uses the SN as part of two step verification to select correct firmware
http://www.samsung.com/ca/support/skp/faq/1072789
Unless you are using this method with tools, Kies will not connect with tab in download mode.
http://www.samsung.com/ca/support/skp/faq/1072789
Unless you are using this method with tools, Kies will not connect with tab in download mode.