I'm on VZW, but can I upgrade to an official OS from a European provider?

I've had my Storm for several months, and am still running .75 on it.

I'm in the US and have Verizon, but I'm wondering if I can still download and install an upgraded OS from Vodaphone UK. I understand that this particular upgrade I'm considering is for the 9500, while my VZW Storm is the 9530...Will that make any difference, or can I still do this and be fine?

Also, if I can do this, how (if at all) will my Storm be affected whenever (IF ever, haha) Verizon releases a new official OS? Will I have to downgrade back to .75 in order to then install whatever it is that VZW puts out, or what?

Thank you very much for any help, folks! :)

No it will not work it will mess up your phone, go to the os discussions and get .148 it is way better. No, it should not affect the verizon official when it comes out.

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All right. Thanks a lot. :D

I'm on VZW and downloaded the BellMobility 122, which is a big improvement.

You may want to try 148. Generally, fewer problems than with other OS's

.148 is the best available, some will debate, including myself, that it's even better than the hybrid OS with 5.0 files in 'em.

you can't go wrong with .148 at this moment.

Originally Posted by patches152

.148 is the best available, some will debate, including myself, that it's even better than the hybrid OS with 5.0 files in 'em.

you can't go wrong with .148 at this moment.

+1 this.

.148 is currently the best widely available 9530 OS.

I hate .148 lol. :)

nay-sayer!

Patches, I will agree as well. .148 is great!