Best SOT by far ! - Updated & Revised [MIUI 9.5 Stable/MIUI 9.3 Beta] - 23/12/2018

Gyovany96 · Aug 8, 2016

Best SOT by far ! - Updated & Revised [MIUI 9.5 Stable/MIUI 9.3 Beta] - 23/12/2018

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SKINNY-V2 SOT results here !

MIUI 9
Stable :
SKINNY -> MIUI 9.5 Stable 9.5.2.0 - Release Notes - MiuiPro
SKINNY -> MIUI 9.5 Stable 9.5.2.0 - Release Notes - MultiRom
SKINNY -> MIUI 9.5 Stable 9.5.1.0 - Release Notes - MiuiPro | MultiRom
SKINNY / SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 9.2 Stable 9.2.3.0 - Release Notes - Xiaomi.eu | MiuiPro | MultiRom
SKINNY / SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 9.2 Stable 9.2.2.0 - Release Notes - Xiaomi.eu | MiuiPro | MultiRom

Beta :
SKINNY / SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 9.3 Beta 8.1.18 - Release Notes - Xiaomi.eu - EOL
SKINNY / SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 9.1 Beta 7.11.16 - Release Notes - Xiaomi.eu | MiuiPro | MultiRom
SKINNY / SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 9.1 Beta 7.11.9 - Release Notes - Xiaomi.eu | MiuiPro | MultiRom
SKINNY / SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 9.1 Beta 7.11.2 - Release Notes - Xiaomi.eu | MiuiPro | MultiRom
SKINNY / SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 9 Beta 7.10.26 - Release Notes - Xiaomi.eu | MiuiPro | MultiRom
SKINNY / SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 9 Beta 7.10.19 - Release Notes - Xiaomi.eu | MiuiPro | MultiRom
SKINNY / SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 9 Beta 7.10.12 - Release Notes - Xiaomi.eu | MiuiPro | MultiRom

MIUI 8
Stable :
SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 8.5 Stable 8.5.2.0-SKINNY-V2 - Release Notes - MultiRom
SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 8.5 Stable 8.5.2.0-SKINNY-V2 - Release Notes - Xiaomi.eu
SKINNY -> MIUI 8.5 Stable 8.5.2.0-SKINNY - Release Notes - MultiRom
SKINNY -> MIUI 8.5 Stable 8.5.2.0-SKINNY - Release Notes - Xiaomi.eu
SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 8.2 Stable 8.2.1.0-SKINNY-V2 - Release Notes - MultiRom
SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 8.2 Stable 8.2.1.0-SKINNY-V2 - Release Notes - Xiaomi.eu
SKINNY -> MIUI 8.2 Stable 8.2.1.0-SKINNY - Release Notes - Xiaomi.eu
SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 8.1 Stable 8.1.3.0-SKINNY-V2 - Release Notes - MultiRom
SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 8.1 Stable 8.1.3.0-SKINNY-V2 - Release Notes - Xiaomi.eu
SKINNY -> MIUI 8.1 Stable 8.1.3.0-SKINNY - Xiaomi.eu
SKINNY -> MIUI 8 Stable 8.0.2.0-SKINNY - Xiaomi.eu
SKINNY -> MIUI 8 Stable 8.0.1.0-SKINNY - Xiaomi.eu
SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 7.5 Stable 7.5.5.0-SKINNY-V2 - Release Notes - MultiRom
SKINNY -> MIUI 7.5 Stable 7.5.3.0-SKINNY - Xiaomi.eu

Beta :
SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 8.6 Beta 7.6.8-SKINNY-V2 - Release Notes - MultiRom
SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 8.6 Beta 7.6.8-SKINNY-V2 - Release Notes - Xiaomi.eu
SKINNY-V2 -> MIUI 8.2 Beta 6.11.10-SKINNY-V2 - Release Notes - Xiaomi.eu

I recommend a Nandroid Backup first , just in case you don't like it and please READ this entire post and ROMs Release Notes before flashing and download what apps you need to replace deleted ones !

You can use MIUI Backup app to backup your apps and settings and not doing the whole setup process again ! Titanium Backup restore instructions !

Instructions :

Clean install ( Wipe: System , Data , Dalvik Data , Cache ) - after you get ERROR 7 in TWRP just flash ROM without wiping again
For root flash Official SuperSU or Magisk ( if Magisk not asking for root permission try older version like 15.1/16/17.1 ) - don't let TWRP to flash SuperSU automatically or you'll get an bootloop
Skip the entire configuration screen ! ( Wifi connect , Google login ) - if you still get an error at Google Account / "Provision has stopped" -> enable Airplane Mode by holding Power button

*First Google login may take longer until Google Play Services build/download resources or trying to update , so be patient !
**To skip that download latest Google Play Store and Google Play Services for our device and update them manually from here

Things I did :

Replaced host file with updated one from AdAway app for NO ads
Replaced TouchBoost with modified one ( 1 core at 403MHz )
Deleted ~65 apps , files and folders ( ~85 apps + libs on SKINNY-V2 )
Added Root Explorer , SD Maid , APUS Browser ,
aCalendar , ColorNote , NovaLauncher , Pulsar , QuickPic as System Apps
Replaced Camera with modded MiuiCamera by @jajk for new Max photo quality option
Updated BusyBox to 1.29.3-osm0sis
Changed modem to P58 for better battery management
Added 6 Way Advanced Reboot by @jajk
Updated latest media files

Deleted apps :

Deleted files and folders :

Things to do after flash ! Very important !

Using Root Explorer check in system/app/ and system/priv-app/ for empty folders ( some just with libs into ) and delete them ! Ex: jjhome , MiuiScanner , PicoTts... etc.
Use SD Maid to delete corpses (leftovers from apps) and then disable autostarts for the following apps : ( Help ! )

MIUI SDK (com.miui.core)
SIM Toolkit (com.android.stk)
Music (com.miui.player)
Google One Time Init (com.google.android.onetimeinitializer)
Download Manager (com.android.provider.downloads)
Contacts Storrage (com.android.provider.contacts)
Calendar storage (com.android.provider.calendar)
Calendar (com.android.calendar)
Backup (com.miui.backup) - and freeze it (unfreeze when you need it )
Xiaomi Service Framework (com.xiaomi.xmsf) - and freeze it
Xiaomi Sim Activate Service (com.xiaomi.simactivate.service) - and freeze it
Updater (com.android.updater)
Themes (com.android.thememanager)
Omacp (com.mediatek.omacp)
Notes (com.miui.notes)
OneTimeInitializer (com.android.onetimeinitializer)
PersonalAssistantPlugin (com.miui.home.launcher.assistant) - just freeze
MTK NLP Service (com.mediatek.nlpservice)
Google Partner Setup (com.google.android.partnersetup)
Google Contacts Sync (com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts) - if you don't use it !
Atci_service (com.mediatek.atci.service)

*Also disable autostarts for third party apps that you don't need to start at boot ( Ex: Facebook , Gmail , Youtube... etc. ). Don't forget to disable autostarts from MIUI Security app too

Tips and tricks : Basics

Optional :
For even deeper optimization you can check Skinny Pro Custom Boot Images thread ! Be careful , not for noobs !

Note that some features like Themes , Xiaomi Account , Scanner , Compass , etc. are gone ! But you can re-install what you need and get some back READ EXTRA !

Extra :

Starting with MIUI 9 you'll find the Extra zips on AndroidFileHost into the same ROM folder !

If you want to connect with an MS EXCHANGE account or any other account that you can't find in Settings-Accounts or even Gmail app then you have to install Email
If you have trouble with Storrage management and can't acces your files using other apps ( Ex: Can't sync MEGA , can't import Themes ) then you have to install FileExplorer and DocumentsUI
If you wanna get the Themes or Xiaomi Account back install XiaomiAccount and FindDevice ( + RtMiCloudSDK into system/priv-app - MIUI 9.5 Stable 9.5.1.0/9.5.2.0 ). - !!! Put FindDevice into system/priv-app/ !!! To import themes install FileExplorer. Applying imported themes requires an designer authorized Xiaomi account ( How to bypass authorization - MIUI 8 )
If you want MiCloud back install CloudService , CloudSysbase and CloudBackup. - !!! Put CloudSysbase and CloudBackup into system/priv-app/ !!! Of course first you need Xiaomi Account from above instructions ! ( starting with Beta 7.10.5 , 05/10/2017 )
If you want the Weather back in SKINNY-V2 you need to install Weather and WeatherProvider into system/priv-app/ ( starting with Beta 7.10.12 , 20/10/2017 )
If you want to change wallpaper/lockscreen wallpaper tap and hold home screen -> change wallpaper then select Browse -> QuickPic. - Stable 8.1.3.0-SKINNY-V2
If you want to import ringtones install FileExplorer or simply paste your ringtones into internal storage MIUI/ringtone/
If you want the FM Radio back you need to install FM ( starting with Beta 6.10.13 , 14/10/2016 )

*To install apps you need to copy the entire app folder to system/app/ , set permissions to folder 0755 and permissions to .apk 0644 and reboot your phone ! DO NOT TRY TO FLASH EXTRA ZIP !

Google calendar not showing in MIUI Calendar FIX ! - Since this is a bug in MIUI 7/8/9 for a long time , I found a way to fix it :
First sync Google calendar from Accounts , then using SQLite Editor navigate to data/data/com.android.providers.calendar/databases/ , open calendar.db/calendars and modify your wanted calendar's visible and sync_events columns from 0 to 1. Next open MIUI Calendar and press Refresh !

If you like my ROM and appreciate my work , just hit the Thanks button ! If you want to help this project feel free to donate !:good:

mario_R · Aug 8, 2016

@Gyovany96
Why screen took 71%?

IshtaNoob · Aug 8, 2016

Most I could get was 3h23m... not bad when compared to the 2h20m it used to be, but still far from your 5h...
Did you wipe everything before flashing the 6.8.4?

Gyovany96 · Aug 8, 2016

mario_R said:
@Gyovany96
Why screen took 71%?

That's what it usually take... 70%+
It's normal for display to consume the most battery I think. I'm watching Youtube , Twich , etc. ~3h so the display it's always ON. I'm always using Wifi...I saw you're using Mobile Data so maybe that's why it shows a lower Display percentage

Gyovany96 · Aug 8, 2016

IshtaNoob said:
Most I could get was 3h23m... not bad when compared to the 2h20m it used to be, but still far from your 5h...
Did you wipe everything before flashing the 6.8.4?

Yes , I wipe everything before flash. But first I do a backup with MIUI backup app and then restore. I always wipe everything before flashing new update . I know that I could dirty flash and not losing any data , but that's how I like to test every build , with a clean flash

IshtaNoob · Aug 8, 2016

Gyovany96 said:
Yes , I wipe everything before flash. But first I do a backup with MIUI backup app and then restore. I always wipe everything before flashing new update . I know that I could dirty flash and not losing any data , but that's how I like to test every build , with a clean flash

You say you uninstalled 40+ system apps: you wouldn't remember which, would you...? I know it's a bit too much to ask.

Gyovany96 · Aug 8, 2016

IshtaNoob said:
You say you uninstalled 40+ system apps: you wouldn't remember which, would you...? I know it's a bit too much to ask.

http://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-2/general/roll-skinny-miui-t3309873

Read Stage 3 and delete what apps you want or you don't use. I personaly don't deleted any libs. Also don't forget to use SD Maid to disable autostarts and delete corpses.
The list with apps I removed it's quite big and I don't remember every app name to tell you exactly. For exemple I deleted many MIUI apps like Gallery , Video , Account , Mipub , etc... I deleted 30 apps from system/app and 10 apps from system/private-app.

perfservscntbl.txt I edited using Root Explorer:
CMD_SET_CPU_CORE, SCN_APP_TOUCH, 1
CMD_SET_CPU_FREQ, SCN_APP_TOUCH, 403000

P.S. If you give few ss from system/app and system/priv-app I'll tell you exactly what I'd deleted ( due to my preference �� ). I usually delete apps and files directly from ROM.zip ( from 775mb+ to 525mb+ .zip ready to flash )

Shafwan7 · Aug 8, 2016

great tips. i do always get less than 4 hours of SOT.
GLOBAL DEV right now.
didnt try the global stable.

gasperoni · Aug 8, 2016

The stable version will be available on the 16th

IshtaNoob · Aug 8, 2016

Gyovany96 said:
http://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-2/general/roll-skinny-miui-t3309873

Read Stage 3 and delete what apps you want or you don't use. I personaly don't deleted any libs. Also don't forget to use SD Maid to disable autostarts and delete corpses.
The list with apps I removed it's quite big and I don't remember every app name to tell you exactly. For exemple I deleted many MIUI apps like Gallery , Video , Account , Mipub , etc... I deleted 30 apps from system/app and 10 apps from system/private-app.

perfservscntbl.txt I edited using Root Explorer:
CMD_SET_CPU_CORE, SCN_APP_TOUCH, 1
CMD_SET_CPU_FREQ, SCN_APP_TOUCH, 403000

P.S. If you give few ss from system/app and system/priv-app I'll tell you exactly what I'd deleted ( due to my preference �� ). I usually delete apps and files directly from ROM.zip ( from 775mb+ to 525mb+ .zip ready to flash )

Since you have the zip ready... would you make it available?

Gyovany96 · Aug 8, 2016

IshtaNoob said:
Since you have the zip ready... would you make it available?

Unfortunately I've deleted .zip file...
I can redownload it , "configure" it and then upload , but I will delete exactly the same apps due to my preference ( I don't use Mi Account , Video , Gallery , File Manager etc. ) Just tell me If you agree with this and I will upload it

IshtaNoob · Aug 9, 2016

Gyovany96 said:
Unfortunately I've deleted .zip file...
I can redownload it , "configure" it and then upload , but I will delete exactly the same apps due to my preference ( I don't use Mi Account , Video , Gallery , File Manager etc. ) Just tell me If you agree with this and I will upload it

I'm willing to try anything, lol
And i believe a bunch of people are as well, we've all been suffering with RN2's poor battery performance. In my latest attempts I already froze most of the MIUI framework anyway.
If you could do that, I'd appreciate it.

Gyovany96 · Aug 9, 2016

Best one !

MIUI 8 Stable 8.0.1.0-SKINNY - by user

Some SOT's from me and users

MIUI 8 Stable 8.0.2.0-SKINNY - by @BenceTb

MIUI 8 Stable 8.0.1.0-SKINNY - by user

MIUI 8 Beta 6.8.18 - by me

MIUI 8.1 Beta 6.8.25 - by user (28% battery remaining )

IshtaNoob · Aug 9, 2016

Thank you very much, I'll test it out tonight. Have you tried using jajk's skinny kernel for 6.8.4? It's working fine for me, but might provide better results on your skinnied ROM.

Gyovany96 · Aug 9, 2016

IshtaNoob said:
Thank you very much, I'll test it out tonight. Have you tried using jajk's skinny kernel for 6.8.4? It's working fine for me, but might provide better results on your skinnied ROM.

No , I always use stock kernel. But If you try it with my version please tell me how it works

ILGreat · Aug 9, 2016

Thank you for this, i'm flashing it right now for test. I have an answer: i try to unzip the stock rom, remover the app/folder as you say, zip it and try to flash, but it doesn't work (it give me an error because the updater-script, that i hadn't touch, isn't in the folder 'android'). So i download your and it work like a charm. Why this? I think i wrong/missunderstood how do the modify to the zip...

EDIT: after flash it, your zip do a loop of error after put in my google account, so i have to roll-back to standard zip and try to skinnyfy it from rom

Gyovany96 said:
Done. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B26yJimYWPSnWlJEbUNET19Ydm8/view?usp=docslist_api
I recommend a nandroid backup first , just in case you don't like it and please read this entire post before flashing and download what apps you need to replace deleted ones
Things I did :
Replaced host file with updated host from AdAway app.
Replaced perfservscntbl.txt with edited one ( 1 core at 403MHz )
Deleted apps :

system/app
AnalyticsCore
BugReport
CloudPrint2
CloudService
DocumentsUI
Email
FileExplorer - Use Root Explorer instead
FM
FTPreCheck
FWUpgrade
FWUpgradeProvider
LiveWallpaperPicker
LocationEM2
MiAssistant
MiGalleryLockscreen
MiLinkService
MiraVision
MiuiCompass
MiuiScanner
MiuiVideo
MTKLogger
PacProcessor
PicoTts
PowerKeeper
PrintSpooler
VoiceUnlock
Whetstone
XiaomiAccount
XMRemoteController

system/priv-app
BatteryWarning
Browser - I use CM Browser
CloudBackup
FindDevice
MiDrop
Mipub
MiuiGallery - I use Quickpic instead
MusicFX
SpacesManagerService - Second Space deleted
SpacesTrustAgent - Second Space deleted
YellowPages

Deleted files and folders :
system/etc/jeejen/
system/etc/radvd/
system/etc/voicecommand/
system/etc/voiceextension/
system/etc/Whetstone Permission/
system/etc/iAmCdRom.iso
Data - data folder from zip

Very important ! Don't forget to use SD Maid Pro to delete corpses and disable start-ups just like you read în SKINNY MIUI threat previous ! Also after flash check in system/app and priv-app for empty folders ( some with libs into ) from apps deleted and delete then !

Conny · Aug 9, 2016

Hi, I have an issue with SD CARD access and with MS EXCHANGE ACCOUNT. MS Exchange is missing - there is no possibility to choose this in setting up new one. What is more crucial issue is there is not possible to access SD card with MEGA sync or others.. DROPBOX and so.. DOCUMENTS in MIUI is missing, the line with grant permisions in XML is existing but still - NOTHING. I guess there is an library or something working with SD missing.. Please help.. I'm stucked.. Thanks

---------- Post added at 01:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:08 PM ----------

Hi, I have an issue with SD CARD access and with MS EXCHANGE ACCOUNT. MS Exchange is missing - there is no possibility to choose this in setting up new one. What is more crucial issue is there is not possible to access SD card with MEGA sync or others.. DROPBOX and so.. DOCUMENTS in MIUI is missing, the line with grant permisions in XML is existing but still - NOTHING. I guess there is an library or something working with SD missing.. Please help.. I'm stucked.. Thanks

Gyovany96 · Aug 9, 2016

ILGreat said:
Thank you for this, i'm flashing it right now for test. I have an answer: i try to unzip the stock rom, remover the app/folder as you say, zip it and try to flash, but it doesn't work (it give me an error because the updater-script, that i hadn't touch, isn't in the folder 'android'). So i download your and it work like a charm. Why this? I think i wrong/missunderstood how do the modify to the zip...

EDIT: after flash it, your zip do a loop of error after put in my google account, so i have to roll-back to standard zip and try to skinnyfy it from rom

You get that script error because the zip is no longer signed after you repack it. I delete files directly from zip without unpacking it.

I have no problem with google account. It gives you errors when you try to login at first configuration ? I usually don't sign in at that point. I sign in using Settings-Accounts and I have no problems :/

ILGreat · Aug 9, 2016

Gyovany96 said:
You get that script error because the zip is no longer signed after you repack it. I delete files directly from zip without unpacking it.

I have no problem with google account. It gives you errors when you try to login at first configuration ? I usually don't sign in at that point. I sign in using Settings-Accounts and I have no problems :/

Thanks for the replay, i forgotten the "signed"!!
It take the google account (i can't skip) but after that it occur an error that re-take me to the sim-choose page and pressing next arrow the errore re-come, so i can't go on... I try in this moment with SD Maid Tool to remove manually the app installed, but after deleting Mi Account my smartphone is blocked XD- Any suggestion?

Gyovany96 · Aug 9, 2016

Conny said:
Hi, I have an issue with SD CARD access and with MS EXCHANGE ACCOUNT. MS Exchange is missing - there is no possibility to choose this in setting up new one. What is more crucial issue is there is not possible to access SD card with MEGA sync or others.. DROPBOX and so.. DOCUMENTS in MIUI is missing, the line with grant permisions in XML is existing but still - NOTHING. I guess there is an library or something working with SD missing.. Please help.. I'm stucked.. Thanks

---------- Post added at 01:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:08 PM ----------

Hi, I have an issue with SD CARD access and with MS EXCHANGE ACCOUNT. MS Exchange is missing - there is no possibility to choose this in setting up new one. What is more crucial issue is there is not possible to access SD card with MEGA sync or others.. DROPBOX and so.. DOCUMENTS in MIUI is missing, the line with grant permisions in XML is existing but still - NOTHING. I guess there is an library or something working with SD missing.. Please help.. I'm stucked.. Thanks

MS EXCHANGE ACCOUNT is missing because I deleted Email app. Try using Gmail maybe you can login there ( I can login to Yahoo mail using Gmail tho )
I think you can't acces SD Card/Documents etc. because MIUI FileManager is missing and some apps ( especially MIUI apps ) depends on it. I uploaded you FileManager.zip. Extract it and copy entire folder to system/app/ then change FOLDER permissions to 0755 and FileManager.apk permissions to 0644 and reboot phone !

Once again that ROM is "build" due to my preference. Please first read what apps I've uninstalled and If you're ok with it then flash If you want

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