[Q] kies not working

[shalabhbatra100]

hi i flashed my phone using Samsung galaxy s2 HD lte SHV-E120L custom rom by sorg. Thanks to sorg for rom with working sms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693391

However Since then i cant connect to Kies

How do i solve this? Also please advice how to change sms background color without third party application..

Please also tell me if the rom would be compatible with androin 4.1 jelly bean and would i get that update for my phone.

 

[andromaki]

hi i flashed my phone using Samsung galaxy s2 HD lte SHV-E120L custom rom by sorg. Thanks to sorg for rom with working sms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693391

However Since then i cant connect to Kies

How do i solve this? Also please advice how to change sms background color without third party application..

Please also tell me if the rom would be compatible with androin 4.1 jelly bean and would i get that update for my phone.

Ensure USB driver & USB debugging mode in phone, proper USB cable. And use the latest version of kies.
Hope your problem will solve

 

[shalabhbatra100]

Ensure USB driver & USB debugging mode in phone, proper USB cable. And use the latest version of kies.
Hope your problem will solve

i have tried using phone in both usb mode and later disabled the usb debugging mode. But both have failed. i couldnt connect to kies.

i searched the net and found the link
http://www.dialandroid.com/2012/03/how-to-gobackuse-kies-update-after.html

should i do what it says? what are the risks?

also i want a clarification
do i need to root a device to flash it
or can falsing be done without rooting.

thanks
shalabh