Root [Boost Mobile] how do you removing two files in throttle folder with root explore

xmengx · Jun 4, 2012

it looks like boost has started to throttle their service because my download speed will not go past 256kbps. i have been reading how to remove these two files but it is not working. any suggestions? I'm rooted with bo8c.

Deleted User · Jun 4, 2012

Post a link to what you are referring to, I haven't seen a throttle folder nor any mention of that, network services I would believe, would be on their side

xmengx · Jun 5, 2012

downthemachine said:
Post a link to what you are referring to, I haven't seen a throttle folder nor any mention of that, network services I would believe, would be on their side

here is the link to what im asking about.
http://androidforums.com/transform-ultra-all-things-root/525425-disable-data-throttle-carrier.html

Spiyder · Jun 5, 2012

I deleted these on my warp rooted stock rom and they deleted fine with root explorer.

xmengx · Jun 5, 2012

Spiyder said:
I deleted these on my warp rooted stock rom and they deleted fine with root explorer.

what build are you on?

MrBobo · Jun 5, 2012

deleted fine for me on wp7 rom, based on b08c, I just had one file in that folder.

Deleted User · Jun 5, 2012

Well I couldn't believe it, but it's there, never been throttled. And I'm atleast 2-4gb a month, deleted them anyways

mholloway · Jun 5, 2012

and this makes your downloads faster?

jetx2x · Jun 5, 2012

I found those files back in march when I first got my warp... I searched to see if boost throttled or not and didn't find any evidence stating that they did so I just ignored them... it doesn't matter if your throttled or not because they were there from the beginning for me... and plus I don't think that is their only way of throttling us because of how easily we can delete the files... they aren't that dumb... :-\

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StarScream2109 · Jun 5, 2012

jetx2x said:
I found those files back in march when I first got my warp... I searched to see if boost throttled or not and didn't find any evidence stating that they did so I just ignored them... it doesn't matter if your throttled or not because they were there from the beginning for me... and plus I don't think that is their only way of throttling us because of how easily we can delete the files... they aren't that dumb... :-\

Sent from my N860 using Tapatalk 2 Beta-5

Well we will find out

Spiyder · Jun 5, 2012

xmengx said:
what build are you on?

Bo8c

Deleted User · Jun 5, 2012

This is from the link posted,

Kamel said:
I know of a person who worked very high up in sprint. He did give me bits of information here and there (of course, he has to limit what he says). He advised me at the time that they didn't even have the technology in place to throttle customers. All they could do is monitor their usage. That was about a year ago, so if they have come up with a way to throttle users, it is probably not very complex.

I'd assume it's on the software side. How would they collect info when my data isn't going through the sprintpcs proxy, and using a different prl? I'd assume those files are there to monitor and control data usage. Mind you, this is pure speculation, and if someone gets time, they should look into it.
Side note, I don't remember seeing those files in cm7, not that it matters, but maybe those are carrier specific and not part of the system, being that they are on the data partition.

xmengx · Jun 6, 2012

I still can't delete these files. I know I'm being throttle because I use a lot of data. I follow the steps as stated but when I try to delete the files, it says toolbox! What does that mean?

StarScream2109 · Jun 6, 2012

xmengx said:
I still can't delete these files. I know I'm being throttle because I use a lot of data. I follow the steps as stated but when I try to delete the files, it says toolbox! What does that mean?

Just use root explorer

SicFreak · Jun 12, 2012

I have noticed on the Boost Mobile site, we're now "limited" to 2.5 GB per month. Bogus, because they never told me about it...they should have to tell every customer if they're going to go into a "Throttle Mode" and limit their customers without it being in their plan. Regardless of being no-contract they should still have to let current customers know.

Deleted User · Jun 13, 2012

It's still unlimited data, throttling doesn't change that. I honestly think it's on the phone side, so this little fix should work

SicFreak · Jun 13, 2012

downthemachine said:
It's still unlimited data, throttling doesn't change that. I honestly think it's on the phone side, so this little fix should work

I'll have to give it a try and see if it works, Waiting for a new SD Card anyways...should be here tomorrow or friday.

xmengx · Jun 14, 2012

I was able to delete the two files in the folder. It seems to make no difference because my data speeds are still the same. My conclusion is that this does not work to stop data throttling. There is another method using SQLite editor but I can't see if this method works since my pay cycle just started. I'm getting regular speeds now. Here is the link to the method. The only thing that i see that has to do with throttling is the throttle_reset_day line. I'm wondering what I should change that too.
How To Stop Verizon From Throttling Your Phone

jtcanales · Jun 14, 2012

I've downloaded the file one than once and it keeps coming back remember these people aren't dumb in letting us delete the file and thats it.....just a thought... :rolleyes:

jetx2x · Jun 14, 2012

You must not be changing the permissions correctly... once you change the permissions you restrict the system from accessing it... however I do agree with you

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jtcanales · Jun 14, 2012

jetx2x said:
You must not be changing the permissions correctly... once you change the permissions you restrict the system from accessing it... however I do agree with you

Sent from my N860 using Tapatalk 2 Beta-5

How is it to be set up to see if I got it right on my phone....

jetx2x · Jun 14, 2012

After you delete the files change the permissions of the throttle folder to this:

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azuttey · Oct 16, 2014

Did this stop throttling?

mercury0x000d · Oct 21, 2014

azuttey said:
Did this stop throttling?

Hey there! Welcome to Android Forums

In short, no. Nothing will fully stop throttling since it's handled on the side of Boost's servers as opposed to our phones. The benefit of performing this procedure, however, is to remove yet another process which constantly runs in the background taking up precious CPU cycles which could otherwise be put to much better use.

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