[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] gamescan:
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I figured that given the name I'd given the ROM, using anything else for the splash just wouldn't be right! ;)

I'm also of the belief that a custom ROM should have a custom splash screen, mostly because I don't want *anyone* to ever mistake this for an official ROM. I know no one here would ever do that, but I can't control if the ROM gets downloaded and posted up elsewhere (hey, it's the Internet, people love to copy stuff). At least this way if someone does download it and install it, they'll know right away that this isn't from a carrier.

The default dialer is just a skin. There is a registry key to tweak this (unfortunately I do not recall it offhand, but a quick search should sort you out). The main reason I left in the T-Mobile skin is because 1) it is a T-Mobile ROM (the bare Mr. Clean does not have this) and 2) quite honestly I found the grey on white keys to be easier on the eyes then the blue on blue with the default skin. But that's the beauty of WM5, you can always change it if you like. :)

I've been messing around with the ETEN dialier lately. As soon as the smart dialing issues are worked out, I'll probably start using that as a default skin.

I suppose I always thought of the first post in the thread as a short readme, but your point is well taken. It's not worth updating the zip file just to add a readme, but I will do so for all future releases. Thanks for the suggestion.

That is an artifact of having the Smart Key program installed. It uses the HTCCalender.exe executable which brings up the calendar in month form. If you tap on the default calendar plug-in on the today screen you won't default to the month view. This is one of the T-Mobile UK customizations that I felt was useful enough to keep in as many like to customize the two soft key buttons on the phone.

The online indicator has changed in the latest OS ROM. Instead of the G/E icon changing, it now shows a second G/E icon over the reception bars when you are connected. Personally I preferred the old way myself, but this was a core OS change and it wasn't enough of a bugger for me to pick through and try to figure out if there was any way to roll it back or not.

One of the reasons I didn't make too many registry tweaks is because Registry Wizard is included in the ROM. Just start up the application, set the checkbox and apply the changes. Bam. ClearType is applied. :)

And thank you for the suggestions. I really do appreciate any and all feedback, as it'll help me craft even better releases in the future.

Out of curiosity, what are your EXACT IPL and SPL version numbers when you boot up? Actually, if you could post all the boot screen versions, that would be great.

Is it 2.xx or it is 2.xx.0001?

You may have stumbled onto something that's been suspected, but never confirmed. Once I know this, we just might be able to get you a solution.

I do believe this is another core OS change. Might have to yell at Microsoft. I suspect you'll see this in all of the AKU 2.3 ROMs.

The easiest way to do this is to install and use Registry Wizard. It's included in the Ext ROM with this ROM, but I've also linked to the original download in the first post so if you want to use the base Mr. Clean you can just grab it and install. I would strongly recommend this app as it is developed by another XDA-Dev forumer and is completely free.