yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] idividebyzero:
So because you pay international shipping rates it makes sense to charge international rates for domestic shipping as well? If anything that makes the shipping price even more absurd.

Stop acting like Google is some mom and pop company, they are one of the richest companies in the world and have been shipping phones out of Play for the past year with multiple warehouses, they do not pay full price for shipping like we do because they ship thousands of products a month and get bulk discounts like every other retailer. Ive gotten far better and cheaper service from Ebay stores than I have from Play, and they have to pay full price for shipping.

The poor service would be much easier to swallow if they didnt charge far more in shipping than any other retailer on the internet.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ohhdavid:
This anger at Google is completely uncalled for.

Yes, hopefully lesson learned for Google and we will see a preorder system or even a limit on per person orders would solve the problem of these carpetbaggers coming in and buying a half dozen phones or more just to sell every one on eBay and keep using their iPhone.

However, Google is working to provide an opportunity for a very small market segment and one, as reported by many news sources, a very thin or nonexistent profit margin. We get a device free from all the fringe benefits like streamlined and centralized shipping centres and get run of the mill UPS shipping of which we pay the full cost of but we also lose all the fringe costs too like carrier contracts and control, overpriced unsubsidized devices and manufacturer skins. So if Google decides to sell the phone on Tuesday, ship them all by Thursday and pay for UPS to deliver them by Monday then that day is the day Google decides to release them and is no different then taking preorders for a Thursday 'release' and you thinking it ships the same day as release. You've just been exposed to the process a bit more. Pure and simple.

I for one appreciate that Google has worked very hard (and taken the hit for see: nexus one) to create a market for these types of devices and am quite grateful for it.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jess813:
I really can see both sides, but overall I agree, Ive waited 2 weeks and a couple more days is not going to hurt. Heck I cant even complain, i was lucky enough to snatch one up so if it takes them a week to get the device to my house so be it. Others have to wait at least a month:confused: for the new batch to come in., hopefully not that long but again i am not complaining.

My order status say shipping estimate Nov 15th so yes there is a chance that I might get it Saturday since I have received packages from UPS on Saturdays, if I dont then it gives me something to look forward to over the weekend.:laugh:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mancur:
To echo the original poster: this ENTIRE process has been botched from the word GO. I expect this from absolute amateurs, not from a world-class company like Google.

- No pre-orders

- No definitive time when the orders would begin (midnight? 9AM PST? ... nope, 8:30AM PST or thereabouts)

- No email to ANYONE who signed up to be "notified"

- Google website *completely* unable to handle the traffic

- Out of stock within minutes

- 2-day shipping that doesn't start until Thursday, translating to 6-day shipping AND guaranteeing everyone will need to wait *through* the weekend

Let's be completely honest: this is complete amateur hour.

This isn't the kind of customer service that wins the hearts and minds of a skeptical public, many of whom are ditching Apple products for this one. If I was Larry Page, I'd be posting a public apology and firing anyone involved in the planning and execution of this debacle.

And, yes, I was finally able to buy a Nexus 4 at 2:30PM EST yesterday, no thanks to any of the above factors.

I love Google, but this is NOT how you conduct business. And the fact they haven't acknowledged

any

of these screw-ups is a statement by itself.

The USER-EXPERIENCE IS THE PRODUCT. And that experience also includes all the steps before you actually receive the product.

I hope Google learned something from all this...

/end rant
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jordanooo:
I got an email for it. In UK
[HTC One X] fisha21:
This is mainly for the rom devs/themers out there.

Since ICS, there have been issues recompiling Phone.apk - the recompile fails with errors in various strings.xmls in the values language folders.

Had the same issue trying to recompile Phone.apk in the lastest Sense4+ ROMs. But thanks to a sharp eyed user over in the Apktool thread I managed to fix the faulty xmls.

Thought I'd upload them here, to save others the effort. Just add the folders in the zip to your decompiled Phone.apk, and it should recompile fine. Have tested these with both Sense4 and Sense4+ Phone.apk, both recompiled fine.

DOWNLOAD HERE
[HTC One X] orkorolev:
Good work mate :D
[HTC One X] Dougi:
problem recompiling custom hand made skin as well , have to use both VTS and apktool .. ;) no big deal , but i prefer making everything with VTS :)

Do you face that to ??
[HTC One X] fisha21:
I did have one issue where ICS skins wouldnt recompile. Was due to an error in decompiling AndroidManifest. Check the difference in manifest between VTS and manual apktool....you'll see there is a "minimum SDK version" line missing from the manifest in VTS. If you add that back in, it should recompile properly.

Though I only had that issue trying to convert JB skins to ICS. Currently working with JB skins and they compile just fine.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Fuzalert2k:
Does this forum no longer support the TX? Why did they remove it from the subsection name? THIS IS AN OUTRAGE.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] DdcCabuslay:
From what I remember this forum was always known as Xperia T. That being said TX posts are obviously still welcome because of the similarities of the T and TX.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] AvRS:
This is a pointless post. It's never said TX and used to only say T so TL has been added to the title but the TX is still being posted in here as you'll see from everyone's posts.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
PS: install as a normal app and share your windows phone screenshot ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
reserved
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] whalesplaho:
thanks hitted buddy...:) would have love to use tha launcher but cant leave Xperia GX Launcher but gat to try dis!!

please can yhu help with zippyshare/mediafire link for all tha files please?? every files needed please.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
i love GX launcher too but try this. its awesome:D and i'm uploading all apk to dropbox
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] whalesplaho:
okies...... waiting for tha link!:highfive:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
Dropbox link added :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] whalesplaho:
Buddy Gracias..... Jahbless yhu more & more!!! :)

hope all is in english cos am seeing chinese language!

---------- Post added at 09:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:42 PM ----------

re we gonna install dem like normal apps or rename dem to match tha ones in system/app & overwrite den fix permission & restart?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
Install as normal app. Don't push it to system.btw where you are seeing Chinese language!!!

Edit: ohhh got it. You are talking about screenshot?? Lol I took them from PlayStore!!:p
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] whalesplaho:
Okies buddy.... thanks!!!

lemme try dem out....
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sonry:
Nice, it looks good, you could make a zip for CWM: D :good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] king40:
thanks is really w8 :fingers-crossed::D

but w8 contact not working

cant save setting :confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
Download from GooglePlay and check whether this works or not.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] king40:
i download from dropbox

and cant download from googleplay
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
Weird....i checked the contact apk ( from dropbox) on my device and I can save settings here!!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] eswawan:
Messaging7 looks nice,

But its not nice when i want to send message, i have to close keyboard first to see send button, not eficient.

By the way, nice share:thumbup:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
wp styled SystemUI added :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] darushah.shah:
Getting systemui force close after flashing in my mango... :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
which rom you are using? it'll work on stock ics .587.

edit: how it's gonna force close!!! either it'll appear after flashing through cwm nor it'll not visible
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Raider_:
will it work on cm10?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
Noooooooo!!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mer4h:
thanks...

Its beautifull...

And work perfectly for me. (in my 2 hours trial) :p
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] rainjov30:
will this work on other mods? like OptiMax Mod..

I'm using Sony LWW
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
All apk should work but not sure about SystemUI
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Exgen:
good guide and stuff)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] polishchocolate:
SystemUI works fine on Optimax rom :) Thanks :)

Sent from my WT19i
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] billy.bong:
But on my LwW the SystemUI didn't work. The statusbar won't show when I boot up my phone.

Any idea? :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
yes, i have an idea for you :p

1. install this fix through CWM.

2. reboot into system

3. then flash WP SystemUI
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] pharmaseudokool:
Work well in my device octan rom
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] baddbboy:
i will try it when on stock rom.

By the way,nice guide :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] avenger19:
Could Use Some Help

Im a newb to all of this. Is someone able to help me install some of these features? I have most of the applications that you can download from GooglePlay store. But the other ones I have no idea how to install those. If someone could help me out with that? :D

Thanks to all!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] evilbou:
great looking :D

Better try this.. thanks :good:

Btw the play store link dead (?)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] zephychan:
great work :) i love the launcher and the notification. thanks for sharing. create more! :D

XMP ICS unrooted

EDIT

it keeps force closing everytime i tried to edit the tiles... :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ifti786:
.

Will this work on my HTC Desire S?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
yes, everything will work except SystemUI
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] cubeever:
I flashed the systemUI on my xperia ray but when the phone starts it says "systemUI closed".

How can i revert back?

Please help me.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
Replace the SystemUI with stock one
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Husan Rall:
can i use these on xperia x8?

if yes, thenwhat are the requirements?????????
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] rphlfjrd:
WP_SystemUI does not work on Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 running 4.1.2 XWLSD
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] iCung:
Will this work on gb rom?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] streetu:
Yes, it works on GB ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kurokami96:
now downloading...

hopefully it won't have any problem on my friends ray.. :silly:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Stark7:
Good work
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] akshay007dhore:
cant flash

cant flash via CWM........installation aborted is message
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] detection:
Same here, bummer.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
Extract the zip file then replace it in system
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BobnUtface:
I know this is old but....

I can't seem to find my system folder in the root of my sd card or in the root of my internal storage :eek:. I've even changed it so I can see hidden files on my computer but I still can't locate it. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. And yes, my phone is rooted. I did so last night through the guide on androidforums.

Phone: LG Motion 4G for MetroPCS

Android OS Version: 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Kernel Version: 3.0.8

Computer: Windows 8
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
System folder located in internel storage. Download root browser from market.btw are you using lg device?this mod only for xperia devices
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BobnUtface:
Awww shoot xP

I was looking there. I couldn't find it on my computer or through the file manager on my phone :mad:. I downloaded ASTRO File Manager :D (which by the way is AWESOME compared to that ES file manager crap I was using :p) and found it with no issue :highfive:

Yes, I'm using the LG Motion.

Oh that sucks :(. I got the boot animation, the launcher, the contacts/call history, the messaging, the calculator, the music player, and the notification apps to work seamlessly on the Motion :victory:. The only thing I couldn't figure out was how to flash the SystemUI using CWM (I'm still pretty new to this whole rooting thing) but everything else looks great. I tried replacing the original SystemUI (backing it up to my computer, sd card, and internal phone storage of course) with the one from this post and installing it but after a few seconds I always got the error : Application was not installed. That now makes sense seeing as it is only for Xperia devices.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DeviL_445:
nice effort...thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] homasholz:
can i use this on arc? or can anybody please port it ?

thx fore reply
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] OnlySilver:
Code 0 Installation aborted when trying to flash the system UI through CWM I'm using a lg p999 if that matters any fix to this?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sandalks:
switch to normal style?

can we simply switch to normal style (android style) or not? sorry for my dumb question .
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
Yes, you can :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
Are you blind? This mod is only for xperia devices
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Djocker:
This work on Xperia J 4.1.2 ??? :confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Dernius:
ArcMini ROM

Will your SystemUI w0rk on this ROM?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tonypanduru:
Ultimate xperience

For the ultimate windows phone experience also try :

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maluuba.android.light&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5tYWx1dWJhLmFuZHJvaWQubGlnaHQiXQ..

Best android assistant for ICS and it is wp8 flavoured. Best of all it's 100% free, no adds etc.

PS: there's also a US version on the market.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jhonny1525:
Google play says not available in your area

Its a free app can you upload it here

Thanx in advance

sent from the best smart phone using brains
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tonypanduru:
Sorry

I'm at work can't download anything.

Just Google maluuba international apk.

But I'm not so sure how got it is if your location is not supported.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] islam2309:
Do you.....

Do you un zip the file then put it in the phone?:confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ivanerreape:
sony xperia live WT19i

Thanks, I have been very helpful :good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] TechExhibeo:
i have once seen this on xda and liked it....

then one of mine friend asked me that i want to turn mine tablet to windows 8 like look...then i have searched alot but all in vain..

today i found it...yipeeee

nice thread....

so nice of u jobayer....:)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sykes133:
work in gb?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Sanzi_619:
How can i change to normal UI and default launcher again.... :confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] dwaipayanray95:
I use xperia sola

SystemUI doesnt work :/

can it work? Its an HDPI device
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Darth343:
Colour

I love this so much! Btw, for some devices their bootanimation is in system/customizations/ oh yea, is there a way to change bootanimation colour? My phone is HTC ONE X+ and I wanted to try a contrasting colour like red :P
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] TechExhibeo:
U have to change the files in ur phones bootanimation.zip..

Extracting the zip n editing pic n contrasting n then repacking to zip..

If I Helped U Dont Forget To Press Thanks :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] OdonkZ:
how about ram usage?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] diaboliku123:
Status 0 on XU / ICS / CM9 , any tips?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Mainak94_dev:
wrong question lol,,,,
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] darkrai:
Loved this theme on my Sony lww

However system ui is not working on my nexus 4 running android 4.2 as well as 4.3

Please could you help me by providing an apk compatible with 4.2/4.3 or a way I could achieve the same! :cyclops:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] vhngu930:
Do I have to wipe my data before flashing the system ui?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] fabio000:
Great Guide, thanks :D

Messaging Metro can be used alternatively to the 7messaging, can be found in google play.

I made an edited version of WP7Contact without that "about" button in the contacts page (only works in the languages english and portuguese)

the menu about still can be accessed by pressing the space between add and search
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] amits2194:
make this work on jellybean 4.2 roms???

I would really like this theme working on 4.2 ROMS, even the system UI! will you try?

I'm Using Hepta eRRo rom 4.2.2:fingers-crossed:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] diavolo rosso:
its look great

thanks :good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CLINTZ9:
Whoa awesome!!! :thumbup:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] plat50:
system ui

Does the system ui work on all android device because i have a device who a lot of rom or system mofifications doesn't work ?:confused:

Archos 50 platinium - JB 4.1.2 stock rooted
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] LG Optimus L1:
The system ui is not working
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] plat50:
thanks

Thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] KoRnFactory:
amazing work!

it would be great to have a cyanogenmod theme for this.

the new theme chooser supports everything that you modded, but it's a lot more user-friendly.

Think about that!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Tarik Hasan:
I cant install System-UI through twrp :)

I cant install System-UI through twrp :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] laurens227:
WP_SytemUI

First thanks for the APKS and mods :D

i have a question can those SystemUI,apk and QuickPanelSetting.apk be ''converted' to normal apps so that it can be placed in /system/apps? i cannot flash with twrp it won't let me update binary :(

thanks in advance
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Lucas444:
Hey, how to i'm flash this WindowsUI? it's compatible With other Phones? :confused:
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wasscomedy:
After I manually flashed update 4.2 I realized that I had less storage, so when I went to settings and storage I saw that I had 4 and a half gigabytes taking up in a file called "0" in the misc section.. It gave me the option to delete it so I did... My tablet is fine... I still have everything.. What did I delete?!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chismay:
i found 2 video's in my download section that only showed on root explorer but not in the downloads shortcut:confused:
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wasscomedy:
I thought I had a movie on there... But with root explorer, I couldn't find it
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chismay:
try using root exporer and goin to /MNT and check those folders
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wasscomedy:
Thanks, I've already deleted though... I was just surprised that there was 4.5 gigs that I couldn't see
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ÜBER™:
The /0 is your sdcard.

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robin2:
4.2 seems to have a couple of folders that lead to your sdcard, like: 'sdcard', 'storage-legacy', 'storage-emulated', 'storage-sdcard0' and 'storage-0'. Deleting any of these, just cleans your sdcard.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wasscomedy:
Thank you, I figured that it was part of my SD card but I couldn't find any of my old files and my and 7 still works fine with all my stuff it was like it created an exact copy of what I already had
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lord fiSh:
cant update to 4.2 - now the nexus wont boot even more into android

F:\Programme\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>fastboot -w update "G:\Eigene Da
tein\Desktop\nakasig-jop40c\image-nakasig-jop40c.zip"
archive does not contain 'boot.sig'
archive does not contain 'recovery.sig'
archive does not contain 'system.sig'
--------------------------------------------
Bootloader Version...: 3.41
Baseband Version.....: N/A
Serial Number........: 015d1884b73c0400
--------------------------------------------
checking product...
FAILED

Device product is 'grouper'.
Update requires 'tilapia'.

finished. total time: 0.439s

Can someone help?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahshah:
Is your nexus 7 a 3G one or wifi one? You are trying to update with the 3G version
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Rinwashere:
Hi everyone,

Hopefully I'm in the right forum. The Samsung Note II model I'm looking at getting is the Canadian version (SGH-i317M), and the AT&T model (SGH-i317) is the closest.

I'm getting the phone mostly for CJK (Chinese/Japanese/Korean) handwriting recognition. My Samsung Galaxy SII (I9100) has Korean handwriting built into the Samsung IME, but I don't know what the Note II situation is like.

I've emailed Samsung, and here is their reply:

Basically, they say that downloading language packs from Google Play MIGHT work, but they want me to buy the phone first and fine out. :\

Is there anyone with a Samsung Note II that might be looking for the same feature that's got it working, preferably without rooting?

Thank you in advance for your time!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] nanotube:
I am able to write (handwriting) chinese using the stock keyboard. I only had to to download the Chinese package and its all in the setting.

Not sure about korean and Japanese though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Lolyer:
I have the AT&T Note. It most definitely works with Korean hand writing recognition without having to install any third party apps or google apps. You can select Korean as one of the input languages in the settings and that's pretty much all you need to do.