Samsung Kies

Samsung Kies (/ˈkiːz/) is a freeware software application used to facilitate communication 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". 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 was used to update these devices' operating systems (OS versions).