Kies Sync Issues

[mousr]

Recently (mid-October), my firmware as updated to v4.1. When I synchronized the phone on the following day, (I usually sync at least once a week since I am a freelance consultant and my data is constantly updated) I received this error:



I followed up by updating the Kies application to v2.5. Unfortunately, that did not resolve the issue.

Sufficed to say, I have a nice Galaxy S3 which everyone wants, and no contacts, calendar, or tasks, which I want.

Can anyone suggest how to sync with Kies? Samsung and T-Mobile state that they have never encountered this issue. I find that hard to believe.

I have downgraded the Kies application (by uninstalling and cleaning up folders, registry, settings, etc.) to

 

[chefpyro]

yeah I've had that problem before, you have to plug in your phone to the USB that will help solve the issue.

 

[mousr]

FireChef,

If there was an issue with the cable, phone, or the USB port, wouldn't Windows have a problem when connecting the phone? Which is not the case.

I run into an issue only with Kies. My I9300 and my T999 are, both, recognized by Windows as modems, MTP devices, Camera, etc. I only run into an issue with Kies.

The issue arises every time; and with every USB port; and with both Samsung cables.

Any other suggestions I can try?