I am thinking about importing the SO-03D, because I really don't like the Xperia S's design and such. I do however have a few queries I'd like answered before I jump onboard with Jpn Androids.

1. Can you turn DCM palette off and use Sony's own launcher? That Palette thing is an eye-sore imo.

2. Are there any app-restrictions?

3. Any known problems with unlocked DCM's?

4. Are there any problems with updates? (i.e. to android 4.0) Like re-locking, updates unavailable outside of Japan etc?

Thanks =)))