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Default [Q] Kies and updating.

Hello all. I just want to make sure I have this straight. Because I have an ATT infuse 4g, kies will not work with it because it is not an "international" phone. I keep getting the error device not supported by kies 2.0. After some looking around it seems that I have to find kies mini for the infuse. I am ok with that.

The only thing i want to make sure i am able to do is update to GB when it is released. I am not rooted and i havent found a reaseon to root yet. My issue is that i am now living in Germany and would like to be able to update the phone when it is finally released. Is there anything speacial i am going to have to do because i am living overseas and am no longer on att. I have factory unlocked the phone and am now using it on O2. Just some insight on what my steps are going to be would really help. I am just trying to be prepared for when the official release of GB happens. Thanks alot.
 
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does any one have any ideas on this for me??
 
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You don't install Kies to run the GUI front-end; it's only for the Windows drivers. This way, you can use PC-based programs to interface with your phone (ex. SuperOneClick for rooting).

If you want Gingerbread when it's released and you can't use the OTA update, you'll probably have to download the update and use recovery mode to manually install it.
 
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I unlocked my phone. Using ATT service. I still couldn't connect through Kies. My infuse is not sopported. ANyone know how to connect through Kies?
 
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I unlocked my phone. Using ATT service. I still couldn't connect through Kies. My infuse is not sopported. ANyone know how to connect through Kies?
Since our phones support vanilla USB mass storage, there's no real reason to use Kies.

The only reason to install Kies is for the drivers needed for ADB and Odin/Heimdall to work.
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I have downloaded Firefox Aurora on my PC and saved it on the desktop. Not sure how do I transfer it to my phone. I'm connected using the usb cable but Kies wont detect the phone.

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