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[T-Mobile LG G2x] hunter10m:
Well alright, after much extensive work, and massive downloading to reach the cap, turns out that it did not work. I followed all the instructions the weird thing is that i did not get a message from t-mobile saying that i was going to be throttled, but i am. It did not work like some one said in the thread earlier. This should not be discussed in a public thread. Well i agree and disagree, how else would the public know about it, lol. this is my theory why it works from some in the early stages of the thread, maybe tmobile got to the hack and changed it so it would not be a hack any more, and then moved some settings so it would still mess up the mobile networks part, so you would think that it was applied right.

Can some one re up the patch the original one, maybe that would help.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] pillzzberry:
Yup same darn results. I've tried and ended up being throttled as soon as I had hit 5.05 G
[T-Mobile LG G2x] r4d14n7:
I would assume the throttling is now done server-side rather than client side.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] TechnoHippie:
That's what I would think - doing it any other way is..ummm..well stupid.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] justin13902:
Please help...

Hi all,

Stupid me that I didn't do any back up before I applied this modification to my phone and now it's jacked up.

So I've followed all the steps from the original post and restarted my phone, now it's in the endless boot looping (can't pass the LG logo screen). I'm not sure what else I need to try to get my phone back to life again. Everyone please shed me some lights??

I know very little about this stuffs and this is my first try modifying the phone and already having issues so I just need to know how to get my phone back working again. Appreciate anyone giving me any advice.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Chance Ill:
What have you tried so far?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] justin13902:
I don't know what to do next so I didn't do anything yet, do you have any suggestion for me? Thanks for looking into my issue.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tawtao:
Try hold volume down and power together. It should take u to recovery menu.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] justin13902:
Thanks. I have tried that and I see the green android guy standing next to the box for around 30 seconds and the screen turn black and the LG logo is back on doing the endless looping again.

I've done some research about the endless looping and saw other people having the same problem when flashing, but I'm not flashing anything. I'm really stuck, please get me some help and thank you all.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] BlackElvis79:
+10

This is how they got wise to the fact that when you pay for the shipping on a replacement device, the amount you paid was deducted from your bill which made the shipping free.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] BlackElvis79:
I've found that when I used my old sim card that I got in '09 with my g1, I never got throttled, but as soon as I popped in that replacement sim (05-03-11) I got throttled the very next day. I pulled them and looked them over and they are very different. The older of the two had a much bigger contact surface if that means anything. Idk, but all I can say is that I've gone thru many phones over the past two years, and used way more than the data rations given and have never ever been throttled til switching an old sim for a new one.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] graphreak:
My thoughts, perhaps a bit off-topic-

Something in the G2x has made practically every user switch to the new design SIM.

Never had any APN issues with any other previous phone -even the latest ones until

the Tegra 2 came out.

TMO only brought in the data throttling policy very recently when the other carriers

started announcing data plan cut-off at 2GBs and new "rationed" plans.

Its possible the new SIM card has advanced technology built into it to make it

far more easy to monitor/cap usage.

I've had unlimited data with TMO for a few years and they never used to throttle until the

competition recently decided its time to make "even" more money out of their customers.

Plus of course, the percentage of users gobbling-up data has shot up so significantly

with all these smartphones available/being used accross every carrier.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ciaphuas:
I've read reports people were getting throttled since October http://wifinetnews.com/archives/2010/10/t-mobiles_throttled_limit_didnt_change_from_5_gb.html
[T-Mobile LG G2x] kev0153:
New SIM cards are called UICC cards and are very different then older style SIM cards

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UICC
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Ayocuz:
Yeah and at the stores they are quick to swap your old sim for a new data throttling sim.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] kev0153:
Agreed, I went in to get a new one and they couldn't grab the phone out of my hand fast enough.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] rldev:
You say only run with stock rom, but it looks like you are running cm7. What gives?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tsheeley:
What gives is that with T-Mo swapping out sims when you get this monster of a phone they have locked this throttle exploit and a mod should close off this thread so it's not mucking up the forum with misinformation. (They gave my wife and I the reasoning that the old sims from my MT3G and her Cliq would only let our new phones get 3G and not the full 4G.)

That being said, yes, the screen shots are obviously not from a stock phone, which leads me to ask why folks even tried this.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Jay2487:
I live down a mile long private driveway. Verizon refuses to run cable down it, Bright House is happy to run the cable, for $12,600, and no DSL company in the area services my area, as the crony capitalist price fixing internet providers have all had back room deals to hold the monopoly over this area. Clear Mobile, ATT DSL, HughesNet, no one will service my area... but I get great 4G. I can afford highspeed, but there is no highspeed option. Don't hate on people wanting to use this mod. Money isn't always the problem and everyone using it isn't automatically cheap.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] seamonkey420:
hehe, yea i used to have the T-Mobile TZones data plan and if i had an android phone that was not sold by Tmobile, i'd get full unlimited 3G speeds on my nexus one for a whopping $5.99 a month. however since IMEI filtering has been enabled, i basically could not upgrade to any newer android phone that tmobile offered since it would redirect to the upsell page.

seems like these type of plans only work for a day before they do the upsell page.

i usually use the epc.tmobile.com APN but the alternatives are:

internet2.voicestream.com

internet3.voicestream.com

wap.voicestream.com
[T-Mobile LG G2x] the00guy:
Just to confirm, this patch doesn't work anymore since TMO started implementing the IMEI filtering, correct? Thanks!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] chillwill11:
This mod doesn't work!! This thread is dead, should be burned and deleted
[T-Mobile LG G2x] los0325:
works for me

using cm7&xboarder 56 rom..... only got 5 gigs but im at 7.2 have gotten 4 texts about throttling since last monday and still running 4g speeds,
[T-Mobile LG G2x] chillwill11:
Probably your area. It diesnt even work with cm7 only 2.2 froyo based roms.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] newnoobkid:
I think alot of times its just go ahead and try it
[T-Mobile LG G2x] newnoobkid:
Did you get a boot loop?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ebennick:
I'm in the SLC UT area and I can confirm that this does not work here, although it did work up until about 2 months ago.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ArkAngel_X:
guessing its safe to say that the sim card is the problem, as when i got my G2x they were pretty quick to take my old sim and disable it, could we get a sim, find some shady t-mo rep to call it in as a 4g sim and see if that does the trick?

(on a sidenote, if you have a grandfathered unlimited plan ((basically the ones with true unlimited)), when you do get throttled, call customer loyalty, they'll be so quick to give you what you want, got my sisters BlackBerry data plan from $30 to $10)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] alwarnecke:
I've had the same sim since I signed up with T-Mobile, which was about 6 years ago, and I have it in my G2x now. Tried this, and it does not work for me either.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] reuthermonkey:
of course it doesn't work.

This was tried months ago on the Vibrant. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=872570

I'll say here what I said there:

The throttling is implemented by area. Some areas dont have throttling fully functional, so those users think that they did something smart to circumvent the cap. But rest assured that the throttling is handled by the network, not some easily-hackable file on your phone.

But keep trying. It never hurts to try, I guess.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jkhrist:
I remember trying this on my vibrant only to epic fail. Yes throttling is network related and in Florida they are cap happy. A day of hi quality YouTube vids can really screw your plan up.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] cris9430:
About data

Guys, this patch does work, i been using it for last 2 months, last month i had 17gig of data, but i am on orginal rom from g2x. must be nice if it works on gigerbread or cm7.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Ajj915:
Is it possible for someone to edit this to include the paul obrein fix with white clock? (Ultimate thread pg 14) that would be awesome
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Goose0121:
Well its been brought to my attention that there may be a possible APN tweak to help out with this throttling issue. I have been throttled down to 60/kbps for the last 3 days and I'm only half way through my billing cycle I've done some research with no dice for the solution so of anyone could help me please send me a PM your help is greatly appreciated.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Z_German:
Does it work or not.

Can I get a clear resent answer please. Got the G2x OTA 2.3.3 with root access. ;)

(in case somebody wanna know how to get root access let me know. I just poped the service.jar into system/framework and replaced it with my current file. Fixed permissions and rebooted. i had the circle reboot over and over so i had to back it up to my restore point. anybody has a proper conclusion for this little issue?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] cjmcmillion:
Doesnt Work... End Of Story

I can confirmed once i was rooted on 2.3.3 i got the text stating your being throttled... woohoo barely used the phone but oh well look up everything there

was to know about how to fix this... i seen this thread i tried everything went

back to stock 2.2.2 froyo, set the settings, used root expl. copied over the other services.jar did the fix permissons, rebooted, 4g lit up waited a few seconds

and boom nothing ran a speed test still at 60kps -

So it doesnt work ... the throttling must be from the servers
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Z_German:
I agree. No way around no sim card no file. Only way is knock no the door from t mobile and say" Can i use your pc..... ahh server for a sec. just wanna write my mom a email!!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] badandy_vang@hotmail.com:
What stock rom are you using? I tried the original and it said needs to be root. Then I tried Weapon G2x and still nothing. Get reboots over and over.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] badandy_vang@hotmail.com:
Give me the Apennines settings to not get throttled?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] supersilko:
when I first had my G2X I get free internet on this APN "hiptop.t-mobile.com" since I dont pay for internet but it got shutdown like 2 weeks later since its an old system that can't block nor throttle people with 4g internet that doesn't pay.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] hoey2011:
that was the Sidekick internet service that T-Mobile recently discontinued. Did it as a way to convince folks to upgrade. The Danger Hiptop = T-Mobile Sidekick
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Stealth Pyro:
I'm really against the somewhat false advertisement T-Mobile makes of "Unlimited Data," where it is not all high speed data. Has anyone gotten this to work on a different ROM? I'm using the latest WeaponG2x.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] supersilko:
Cm7 124 no reboot and work excellent for over a week now ever since I left weapon g2x make sure to not change the kernel on cm7 since stock is more stable than faux kernel which give you random reboot and black screen
[T-Mobile LG G2x] greatrafa:
So is this working on any of the newer CM7 nightlies
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ZeroT| Demented:
has anyone tried this on the latest eagles blood rom from oct 6
[T-Mobile LG G2x] TechnoHippie:
OMG. Ok let me say this ONE MORE TIME.

This DOES NOT WORK on ANY ROM. It is impossible to EVER work on ANY ROM .. EVER.

Geeze can the mod just delete this thread already?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ZeroT| Demented:
Why can't it this type of thing works for the bionic
[T-Mobile LG G2x] C0dy:
Because Verizon and T-Mobile are different carriers, so things work differently.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] sbcdave:
If this doesn't work the mod should delete, which they haven't, which makes me think it might work. Has anyone confirmed this recently. I remember people saying it was working when the thread first started, but never tried it myself for some reason, now I want to know if it works.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] C0dy:
Please see:

T-Mobile made changes on their end to not allow this anymore. There is no way AT ALL for it to work EVER.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jjlean:
Lol.... eveeerrrrrr
[T-Mobile LG G2x] my_former_self:
Def. Unlimited

[Insert crying baby here]

Yeah, the multimillion dollar companies that promised US an UNLIMITED 4G data plan - then decided to redefine the word - are really the ones being "taken advantage" of here. I feel so sorry for them; they must be going hungry :rolleyes:

Ahem. Here's a little refresher, TMO, Verizon, AT&T, etc...

un·lim·it·ed ~ adj \-ˈli-mə-təd\

Definition of UNLIMITED

1: lacking any controls : unrestricted <unlimited access>

2: boundless, infinite <unlimited possibilities>

3: not bounded by exceptions : undefined

- Courtesy of Merriam-Webster's Dictionary

Part of the reason I root my phones is because of these kinds of shady tactics on cellular companies parts. Not to mention things like the two little remote access files that are hidden in our G2x's from TMO. Then again, I'm rooted, so my phone seems to be missing them somehow... :D
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dw9906:
How the hell do you get this to work without a bootloop?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] rawtek:
Sensation ????

Any chance this might work on the tmo sensation????????

Would be kick ass if it could thanks....
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dw9906:
No answer?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] eagle1967:
2 things

1) it doesnt work anyone that thinks it does just happens to be lucky enough to not get throttled but it has nothing to do with this hack.

2) the hack is in the framework so it must be the same framework as the rom your running or it will bootloop.

but as stated in number 1 it will not work so no need to mess with it.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] JaiaV:
These things are metered server side, not on your device....
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dw9906:
Thanks
[T-Mobile LG G2x] catalystcorp:
Ssshhh! Calm down nay Sayers. If you try what I'm telling you after you back up your rom, what do you really loose? I have no reason to lie, get caught then look foolish. Try it see if it works, and if it does throw some loose change and buy my kids a Burger from McDonald's. ;)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Suprah:
can this be flashed? or do i have to do it via root explorer?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] aspiredude86:
this man is god! i used up all 5 gigs today waiting to c if this would work. after i got the message i was downloadin at at throttle speeds den i just moved this file to were he stated n bam it worked again!!

just so u guys know nothing in da wireless tabs is locked..

but trust this guy n install it already instead of **** talkin!!:D
[T-Mobile LG G2x] CPerkins.RS:
Ping - 88 ms

Download - 8094 kbps

Upload - 1467

Speedtest after installing.... was at 3000 kbps before
[T-Mobile LG G2x] death1246:
im on 20 GB and all you have to do is change your APN settings if you get throttled.

No I have never been throttled.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jlevy73:
Which apn setting do you change it to?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] leocreo:
Prayin all this hard work you're puttin in transfers over to other T-Mobile product
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dds517:
Hi catalystcorp, where did you get the custom black status bar from? Did you just edit the framework-res.apk and services.jar? I was going to try it out but was afraid of bricking my phone.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] lcanxin:
OMG,. I make my G2x works on the $10 web2go package now.,4G speed.. Thank you catalystcorp !!

hopefully it won't blocked when i open my eye tomorrow morning.,god bless..

humm., i forget which APN i am using,. epc was default, and i add the internet2.voicesteam.com,..i think should be epc in used currently.

bad side -- super poor signal in my house., and I can not switch to 2G since the mobile networks stop and force close when i tap on it

update 1 = blocked by T-mobile and ask for upgrade...too bad.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] schmit:
I believe! Especially after the last cpl of posts. I'd like to see a few more tests tho.. Be rest assured... if it does work and continues to work.. then you're saving me $20/mo (or $240/yr)... the LEAST I can do is donate part of what you put into my pocket.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] fitsnugly:
Because even *if* this does work, taking advantage of our mobile carriers will certainly encourage them to release more dev friendly phones in the future. :rolleyes:
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Suprah:
Nice sarcasm... Most people can't afford wifi and rely on their phone heavily. I understand your arguement but consider the other side

Sent from my LG-P999
[T-Mobile LG G2x] aquariumdrinker:
Let's not pretend we're stealing bread for the hungry. I don't need this mod and don't care much one way or the other. But if a user requires a specious moral justification to get comfortable with the mod, he would probably be happier to just not apply it to begin with.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] flexnix:
So this throttle remover needs to be applied once only?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Smallsmx3:
Prob shoulda put in. The op that once u do this u cannot get back into mobile network options.. by checking roaming is this going to charge my bill? Should also put to save the original services file somewhere to revert this patch. Can someone post the original file?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Smallsmx3:
Dev friendly or not as long as their is root access these files could be accessed reguardless of locked bootloader or not
[T-Mobile LG G2x] overground:
Well, modocao's original modified (no throttle hack) is available. Just d/l and flash that, or pull the services.jar out of the .zip and replace it...then you'll have removed the hack.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Wotornot:
Am I the only paranoid guy thinking the guys posting their first few posts giving this a thumbs up as overly suspect? I mean call me crazy but id assume new posters arent skipping opportunities such as fumbling around and spamming the oneclickroot thread. Hell all of last week I thought the g2x thread could have been renamed to "Suprah cant get root for ****"...anyways back on point...lol. I hope this trick works for the throttling but im too wary atm.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mysterioustko:
He did state in the original post that you would not be able to get into that menu after this hack. And not to be confrontational but, when he stated that the file would be overwritten, that should tell you that you may want to make a copy of the original file in the event you'd like to revert back to it. In the future you may want to be more careful when replacing files or flashing files. ALWAYS make a backup.

That being said here is the original file. :)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] aspiredude86:
When i did this i didnt copy n paste i moved it n my menu isnt locked n dis mod is great!!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] daimonasx:
Mod works!! Thanks guys.....

Was a little scary doing the change without a full system backup, as from what i read there is no clockworks backup available yet for the gx2. So i am hesitant of doing much changes until one comes available....

I set my APN to internet2.voicestream.com prior to making change, so in-case i need to revert back i can always use the orgional apn, epc. Now when going to APN settings, i get a "force close" error, so the original poster is correct, unable to view settings after applying change.

In case anyone has trouble mounting the /system volume in rw using Root explorer, like i did. Try doing it thru atb shell first when connected to USB, I used the following command:

mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /system

After doing this, I was able to mount in rw through root explorer, previously it wouldn't allow me to do so...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] lilaliend:
I think an update came earlier today. When I check ROM Manager to flash Clockwork it recognized my G2x and flashed just fine. Booted into CWR no problem.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Smallsmx3:
Thanks for the file...I made a nandroid backup but didn't think to just backup the file. It would be much easier to replace the file back to original than to restore. Thanks again
[T-Mobile LG G2x] speedbreaker:
i can't seem to find system/framework does anyone have this issue?

never mind i found it!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] lilaliend:
So it says in the beginning you won't be able to access the network settings menu again? I keep mine set to WCDMA only 90% of the time. Otherwise it constantly switches between 2G/4G a couple times a minute. I switch it back to auto when I'm out in the country since I don't get 4G out there.

Would this have an effect on that? Not be able to switch it or have to deal with the constant 2G<->4G back and forth?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] kayslay21:
I don't kno wat it is, becuz I think that the carrier can still throttle ur data usage whenever they want to, but when I installed this services.jar I have been getting much faster speeds especially in my house where I used to get about .08mbps and now getting around 2 to 3 so maybe its just uncapping the capabilities on the phone that are factory governed or somethin
[T-Mobile LG G2x] sino8r:
I'm actually suprised this is still working. Countless people on the G2 forum claim this doesn't work anymore. Very strange indeed... Glad to see my old hack still works for some! Have fun...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] lilbuddhaman:
Is it possible that T-mobile rushed the phone out and their current implementation of data throttling is software only, later to be restricted remotely ?

Just a random idea with no basis.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Suprah:
I just been throttled and have this loaded up on my g2x. Used your technique and service.jar file and no difference or restoration of previous speed initially. Good try but I will give it a day to see if it works. Will be back with findings

Sent from my LG-P999
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Zspy1985:
I just wanted to chime in on this mod and it is a must have in my opinion! Like someone said its as if it increased reception and the speed on 4g! I'll also report back after getting over my 5gb limit.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] DroMani:
Does this work for Simple Mobile .I just been throttled
[T-Mobile LG G2x] lilaliend:
I went ahead and applied this hack though. I've tried several speed tests since last night. The only difference in speed I've noticed is a much slower upload. Download still stands around 900-1,100 down.

Also, switching between 2G<->4g is back. Has switch many times while just sitting here at my desk all morning.

As asked earlier:

Still would like to know if anyone has any input about that issue.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] joackie27:
If this hack is really working, then technically it should also work with Simple Mobile coz they use T-Mobile's network.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] icase81:
Can't afford WiFi but a $200 phone + $75 a month service is OK? C'Mon now... you can get service from Comcast or Verizon DSL for as low as $20 a month with all equipment included.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] diablos991:
Most people can't afford wifi?!

I am assuming you are from a 3rd world country or a communist country...

Or maybe some insanely poor area.

You should have used the money you spent on this phone towards an education if even wifi is out of reach.