Learn how to Upgrade With Samsung Kies on your Samsung Gear 2. The Gear can be upgraded to the latest software. Visit the Samsung website to upgrade the Gear 2 software.
- Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website.
- Launch Samsung Kies and connect the Gear 2 to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognizes the Gear 2 and displays available updates in a dialogue box, if any.
- Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung website for details on how to upgrade.
- Click Update in the dialogue box to start the upgrade process.
- If a dialogue box does not appear automatically, click the Gear 2 name in the Connected devices list, and then click Firmware upgrade.
- Follow the displayed instructions to complete the upgrade process.
When the upgrade completes, a completion message displays on the screen and the Gear 2 automatically resets.
Note
- Check the Gear 2 battery status before upgrading the software. Charge the battery fully before upgrading the software.
- Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the Gear 2 is upgrading.
- While upgrading the Gear 2, do not connect other media devices to the computer. Doing so may interfere with the update process.
- While upgrading the Gear 2, do not launch other applications on the computer or operate the Gear. Doing so may overload the computer.
- If you lose the connection with the Internet while upgrading the software, check the LAN cable is connected properly. Then, try again.
- Firmware upgrades will proceed only when your Gear 2 is connected with the computer properly. When the Gear 2 is connected properly, and the model name displays on the left of the Samsung Kies screen.
