MadTeam's 2.2.1 is super fast and smooth though some google apps can't be used like Places, Google Maps. I get 1.28 GB as internal memory.

MadTeam's 2.2 is not as fast and smooth as 2.2.1 , but google apps works, and internal memory is ++800MB.

Both roms compass , wifi, etc are all working fine with no need to flash compass fix.

Battery usage : 10 hrs/day with wifi on, social networkings + chats on/ ; about 1hr web surfing/day ; talk time about 10-15 mins/day -


Mota's 2.0.9 Final last longer at 3-4 days.

MadTeams's 2.2 last about 3 days.

2.2.1 > Will update as only just today install.

Haha... I have 2 units G5 - one I bought in Dec which I have flashed to the official rom. Another is Europe Version which is known as Galaxy Europa (GT-I5500) given to me as a gift by a UK friend in March - this I played around with flashing the roms available.

I agree with you Mota's 2.0.9 final is stable and fine. But I find that Blackdash's latest 2.2.1 is really super fast and smooth though some google apps cannot be used. I'm still trying it out for a few more days on this version and update you guys my experience on this.

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Added on May 1, 2011, 10:21 pmI don't know why, somehow MadTeam's Apps2SD doesn't work for me when I used it to partition my sdcard. But I use MiniTool Partition Wizard and both App2SD and Link2SD works! So I suggest you use MiniTool to partition.

I prefer the Motafoca Edition.

This post has been edited by alexysc: May 1 2011, 10:21 PM

1) madteam app2sd partitioning doesn't works for some, and it doesn't work for me too.
2) i use mini tool partition wizard which you can download here : http://www.partitionwizard.com/download.html
3) blackdash's 2.2.1 download link > http://hotfile.com/dl/116278102/71b2922/I5...2.1_R6.zip.html
4) instructions for flashing > http://forum.g5devteam.com/index.php?/topi...se-mad-rom-221/

Partitioning Steps for 2.0.9 final :
1) if you've previously partitioned your sdcard, you need to delete all your partitions first.
2) create partitions > a) FAT32 ; b) EXT2 or EXT3 - not more than 2GB ; c) Linux Swap - not more than 200MB - ALL PARTITIONS MUST BE PRIMARY.
3) format your sdcard using your computer
4) insert back your sdcard and it's all done.

Partitioning Steps for Blackdash's 2.2.1 :
1) & 2) as above
3) as above except c) Linux Swap which is optional. If you've a slow sdcard, i.e. below class4, it's not necessary to create this partition.

Enjoy!

flash blackdash's 2.2.1 rom.... you'll get 1GB++ as internal memory and auto data2sd which means apps are automatic installed in the sd card.

MadTeam's Roms Comparison :

1) Motafoca's 2.0.9 final

pros : stable ; battery lasts 3-4 days ;

cons : wifi sometimes not stable ; needs proper partitioning for apps2sd to work ; needs to flash compass fix

2) Blackdash's 2.2

pros : stable ; faster and smoother than 2.0.9 final ; wifi very stable ; battery last +3 days ; internal memory ++ 1 GB (depends on your EXT2/3/4 partition size ; apps auto install to sdcard ; compass working fine

cons : sometimes (but seldom) a little lagging

3) Blackdash's 2.2.1

pros : stable ; fastest and smoothiest among these 3 roms ; wifi very stable ; internal memory ++ 1 GB (also depends on your EXT2/3/4 partition size ; apps auto install to sd card ; compass working fine

cons : battery lasts about 1-2 days ; certain google apps not compatible like Maps, Places, Google Search Bar ; sometimes phone will reboot itself

** Battery usage are based on 10 hrs/day continous on with 1) wifi ; 2) online with social networking log-ons ; 3) chats abt 1 hr/day ; 4) talk-time abt 10-15mins/day ; 5) web-surfing abt 1 hr/day ; 6) gaming about 1 hr/day

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Official Froyo Rom :

Pros : It's offical and the users can have peace of mind using it - (haha..just what I feel) but anyway, it's quite stable.

Cons : Compass not working ; Link2SD and/or Apps/SD limited apps only (need rooting) ; battery lasts abt + 1 day with the above usage ;


My Choice : Blackdash's 2.2

The above are based on my very own personal experience and it's up to each individual's own preference. However, if you want the most out of your G5, I would recommend flashing to the same as my choice.

Enjoy!

got to > settings > accounts & sync > check >auto-sync and sync your networkings accounts. this should solve your problem.

did you do reset after flashing? and also uninstall your apps first from the market before you flash as after flashing, the apps which you've installed earlier from the market will be automatically download and install on your phone too. i suspect this may be the reason for the lagging and black screen.

I've experienced this problem too, but after I did the above, it solved the problem. But it still lags once in awhile..only for a few seconds.

I've tested it.... the compass is working on the official rom. no need to flash.

kies

for those who have flashed to Blackdash's 2.2 don't use LauncherPro as it'll result in lags and sometimes unresponsive. Use ADW Launcher and your phone will be as fast and as smooth as 2.2.1 rom.

Uninstall the LauncherPro from you phone.

V.2.2.1 - Removed Google Apps to fit in .odex's. So google apps is not supported in this ROM. If you want google apps, flash to Blackdash's 2.2, but I have tested it, it's quite lag.

MAD ROM 2.3 Extreme App2SD Edition
http://forum.g5devteam.com/index.php?/topi...app2sd-edition/

Hi guys! I've installed the latest rom (above) :

1) Quadrant Score : 869
2) Internal Memory : 143MB (remains constant and unused/untouched as all apps are AUTOMATICALLY stored and installed in SD card) To test this, I've installed about 80 apps, and the internal memory remains the same !)
3) Rom : Very Stable , if not the most stable of all the roms so far.
4) Performance : Extremely Fast and Smooth, the fastest and smoothest of all the roms.
5) All Google Apps supported (unlike v.2.2.1 which doesn't support )
6) Compass / Wifi / Etc ... - ALL WORKING WELL
7) New Theme : AMAZINGLY NICE AND BEAUTIFUL!
8) Battery usage : To be updated as I've only just installed last nite.

MY CONCLUSION : THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST ROM! RECOMMENDED.

FYI, flashing the roms many times doesn't affect your phone perfomance.

Installations Guide :

1) Follow the above instructions

OR :

2) If you've been using Blackdash's 2.2 or 2.1 or Mota's 2.0.9 final with APPS2SD working fine, you just need to :

a) Use Mini Tool Partition Wizard (update version is now available with EXT4) to ONLY FORMAT THE EXT4 PARTITION. (You DON'T need to touch nor do anything with your FAT32 partition which you store your videos, songs, etc... as this rom only use your EXT4 partition.

b) Flash the rom WITH ONLY YOUR SD CARD INSERTED. (i.e. don't insert your SIM card.

c) After finished flashing, do FACTORY RESET.

d) DONE! ENJOY!


*** DO NOT MANUALLY MOVE YOUR APPS TO SDCARD as this will disable the AUTO Apps2SD and then only certain apps can be move to SD. Don't worry about the apps being shown as installed in your phone.

This post has been edited by alexysc: May 9 2011, 03:46 PM

Ooops. Sorry I've forgotten to mentioned that I reflashed to the 2.3 r3 rom (with bug fixed)

As to your ques, so far no lag like 2.0.9 final. Perhaps need to test a few more days.

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Added on May 9, 2011, 5:47 pmYeah Auto instal. But you need to get your partitions right.

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Added on May 9, 2011, 5:47 pmYeah Auto instal. But you need to get your partitions right.

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Added on May 9, 2011, 5:48 pmNo problem.

This post has been edited by alexysc: May 9 2011, 05:48 PM

You can get it from here : http://hotfile.com/dl/117163171/ac31e37/I5...2SD_R3.zip.html

After you flashed the rom, you use the installed UniversalAntroot to root. Should not be a problem.

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Added on May 9, 2011, 9:04 pmIf you want the Auto Apps2SD, you need to root.


This post has been edited by alexysc: May 9 2011, 09:04 PM

Sorry Bro, I dunno how to extract the framework from the rom. Perhaps you can guide me?

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Added on May 10, 2011, 1:17 pmYes, the apps will be automatically transfer to your SDcard.

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Added on May 10, 2011, 1:25 pm1) Use Mini Tool Partition Wizard to FORMAT your ext4 partition. Leave the the other FAT32 partition which you have your videos, songs, pictures, etc. alone (no need to do anything to it unless you want to erase your data).

2) Flash the rom with your SDcard inserted.

3) After finished flashing, do FACTORY RESET.

4) Done. This is a simple process if you're flashing from Dashblack's 2.2 or 2.2.1

Definitely whenever you flashed to a new rom, your settings and apps will also be wiped away. So better backup your data first.

This post has been edited by alexysc: May 10 2011, 01:25 PM

Bro, sorry. Though I've set up the android sdk, but I hardly use it...as I'm not sure how to use it..... I've tried to do according to your guide, but can't open it.

Why don't you download the rom and extract it?

From my experience so far, this 2.3 rom is the best and I find it smoother and faster, and stable than any other roms. I would recommend you to flash it.

p.s. I would appreciate if you can do a guide how to use the android sdk.

BATTERY USAGE UPDATE : Full charged at 7pm yesterday (9/5/11) till now 10.15pm 10/5/11 - about + 27 hours continuous on :

Battery still available : 45

USAGE :
1) Watched video about 1 hour
2) Used Papago : about 40 mins (thru and fro office)
3) Wifi on : continuous about 25 hours
5) Social networkings continous on about 25 hours
6) Chats online : about 1/2 hour
7) Talk time : about 8 - 10 mins

Comment : Wow! This is better than motafoca's 2.0.9 final!

Performance so far : Damn smooth and fast! Like turbo-charged! Very stable with no lagging. Phone is very responsive.

Installed additional 10 apps (total about 100 apps installed so far) - Internal Phone Storage available space : 107MB

My conclusion : Best rom (so far). Strongly recommended.

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So far, there's no bug.

Hi Guys,

I've noticed that many of you doesn't have any idea how to flash. I'm writing this to help, especially for beginners :

1) Go here to following the instructions for flashing : http://www.madteam.co/forum/index.php?/top...galaxy-5-i5500/

a) Download the software under the heading SOFTWARE items No. 1, 2 and 3.

b) If you want Rom V. 2.0.9 then only download Item No. 4 (but I would recommend Rom Dashblack's 2.3 Extreme Apps2SD Edition which you can download and follow the guide here : http://www.madteam.co/forum/index.php?/top...app2sd-edition/

2) You will need Mini Tool Partition Wizard to partition your SD card which you can download here : http://www.partitionwizard.com/free-partition-manager.html

3) To get proper partition follow the steps as follows :

a) Partition your SDcard into three partitions : (for 8GB)

i) FAT32
ii) EXT4 = 1200 MB
iii) Linux Swap = 100 MB

*ALL MUST BE PRIMARY

b) Format your SDcard using your computer.

* DO THIS ITEM NO. 3 FIRST BEFORE FLASHING AS YOU NEED TO INSERT YOUR SD CARD WHEN FLASHING AS MOST OF THE APPS ARE STORED IN YOUR SD CARD.

Hope this helps. Enjoy !

This post has been edited by alexysc: May 11 2011, 08:31 PM