1) backup sdcard using copy n paste. backup contact using kies.  want to backup other? try my backup pro.
2) look 1
3) actually dont need. but to avoid conflict with settings that store in sdcard, just empty it.
4) just undo your backup step. lol

5) try 2.0.9.2. i heard that this is stable version for now n fast than 2.0.9 final.
http://www.g5devteam.com/2011/04/rom-2-0-9...-team-released/

this is how to flash, dont use room in the link. use rom on above link. http://forum.g5devteam.com/index.php?/topi...galaxy-5-i5500/

and then download and flash compass fix.  looks first post http://forum.g5devteam.com/index.php?/topi...mpass-tweaking/

just do this .. http://www.g5devteam.com/2011/03/howto-mak...eam-app2sd-app/

u still need to run magic partition coz u stil didnt set your partition as ext2 and ext4 iirc

I've used MAD Team App2sd to partition before, but somehow this didn't work on my phone.  So I used Partition Wizard to partition my SD card.

I think you've partitioned ext3 too big. Just partition this ext3 or ext2 as 500mb will do. So if you are using Partition Wizard, you don't need to use
MAD Team App2sd to partition again.

Try this and see if it works and let us know.

Good luck, bro!

If you've already rooted your phone, you don't need to root again.

Just use the partition wizard to delete your former partitions and re-partition again. Yup, then slot back your sd card and it's done.

Steps :

1) Delete your partitions on sd card.

2) Close the Mini Tool Partition Wizard.

3) Disconnect your sd card reader.

4) Re-connect your sd card reader to your computer.

5) Format your sd card with your computer.

6) Open the Mini Tool Partition Wizard.

7) Partition your sd card with the wizard as follows : a) FAT32  b) either ext2 or ext3 - make it not more than 500mb in size. Both a) & b) must be primary.  and lastly linux swap.

8) Slot back your sd card and you're done.

After you've done this, let us know if it works for you or not.

You try install link2sd apps. you will see the diff after you create link to sd using link to sd.

1) Download the Partition Wizard Home here (don't worry, it's free) - http://download.cnet.com/Partition-Wizard-...4-10962200.html

2) Use this Partition Wizard to (you need to do this step if you've formerly partitioned your sd card) :

a) delete partition

b) wipe partition

b) format partition

3) Close the Partition Wizard

4) Use your pc to format the the SD card.

5) Then open back the Partition Wizard.

6) Create the necessary partitions (Merge/Resize Partition menu) , i.e. a) FAT32 b) ext4 set at not more thatn 500mb - both must be primary, then c) linux swap , around 50mb will do. (this is for App2sd)

If you are using Link2sd , you don't need the linux swap partition. Just the FAT32 and either one of these - ext2, or ext3 or ext 5 at not more than 500mb. Both these FAT32 and ext partitions must be primary.

7) After you've partitioned, just slot your sd card back to the phone and enjoy limitless applications on your sd card.

Good luck, bro!

And please do share here whether it works for you or not.

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Added on April 11, 2011, 9:31 pm
Follow the instructions here :

http://forum.g5devteam.com/index.php?/topi...galaxy-5-i5500/

i think my SD is ok. i do can format it. I have rooted my G5. installed link2sd, created 1st partion as FAT, 2nd partition as ext2 but link2sd cant create a link to my SD. i follow all instruction (i think so). i restart my phone but the msg that asking me to Restart my phone keep appearing. when i check the storage info, SD card 2nd part is not mounted.. T.T. plss help me~

Hi Guys,

The problem is not with Dashblack's Rom 2.3. It's your set-ups of your SDcard and phone :

BEFORE YOU FLASH :

1) Deleted all apps which you have previously installed in your phone. This is because after you've flashed, the previously installed apps will be automatically downloaded to your phone when you connect to wifi or data.

2) Then do a reset.

3) Make sure your sdcard have ONLY THREE PARTITIONS i.e. FAT32 ; EXT4 ; and LINUX SWAP , not more.

4) After you have partitioned your sdcard, MAKE SURE you FORMAT IT WITH YOUR COMPUTER.

5) Do NOT use MadTeam's App2SD to either partition nor format your sdcard.

6) Next, Flash your phone with the SDcard inserted as most of the apps will be installed in your EXT4 which is used as the internal memory instead of the phone's.

For those who have been using either Mota's or Dashblack's Roms, and already have partitioned EXT4, then you only need to :

1) Do as Items No. 1 and 2 above.

2) Format ONLY your EXT4 partition with Mini Tool Partition Wizard.

3) Then flash your phone with your SDcard inserted.

NOTE : This rom doesn't touch your FAT32 partition. It only use the EXT4 partition.

Hope this is of help to you guys. Good luck and Enjoy!

*BTW, I've been using this Rom from Day 1 it was available. So far, I have not encounterd any problem. Wifi, rooting, all are working fine , if not wonderful for me. It's very stable , smooth and fast, the best of all of Mota's and Dashblack's Roms to date.

That's the Dashblack's I5500M_DashBlacK_2.3_ExtremeApp2SD_R3 file

ps - the One Package is meant for the file of whichever rom you want to flash.

i have follow the link and download accordingly the Dashblack's I5500M_DashBlacK_2.3_ExtremeApp2SD_R3 file. however, when i extracted teh file, i juz cant c the file type .tar???

samsung home or zeam is the launchers. you can choose to use which one as your default (tick it as default) or you can download other launchers from the market, like launcherpro, adw launcher..etc. it's up to your preference. I use adw launcher as my default launcher.