How to remove the inscription from the camera on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways (including hidden settings)

Why do Xiaomi photos have inscriptions and can they be removed?

You took the perfect shot on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or Xiaomi 13 Ultra, but it shows a date, brand logo or watermark with the model name? This is a standard MIUI feature that the manufacturer includes by default on many devices.

• 📅 Date and time – automatically put in the corner of the photo (most often at the bottom right).
• 🏷️ Logo. Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO — translucent.
• 💧 Watermark: “Shot on Xiaomi 13 Pro” or model name.

The reasons for the appearance of such labels:

• 📱 Branded firmware MIUI — In some regions (especially China and India) labels are activated by default for "branding".
• 🔄 Update - after the update MIUI camera settings may be reset.
• 📦 Preset modes – for example, in Document or Professional Watermarks mode, are automatically enabled.

The good news is that 90% of Xiaomi models (except Chinese versions with a locked bootloader) can disable the inscriptions without root permissions. Below we will discuss all the ways - from standard settings to hidden commands for power users.

Method 1: Turning off watermarks in camera settings (for MIUI 12–14)

The easiest method is to use the built-in Camera app options, which works on most global versions of MIUI, but may not be available on Chinese firmware or older models (before the Redmi Note 8).

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Camera app on your Xiaomi.
2. Touch the gears. ⚙️ in the upper right corner (or swipe to the left if you have a horizontal menu).
3. Go to the Camera Settings → Watermark (or Time Mark) section.
4. Turn off the sliders next to: 📅 Date and time 🏷️ Logo of the device 💧 Device information

Save the changes and restart the camera.

What to do if there is no watermark?

On some models (e.g. POCO F3 or Xiaomi 11T) the option is hidden.

• 🔍 Check the section Additional or other settings.
• 📱 Update the firmware to the latest version MIUI (In Settings → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🌍 Change the firmware region to global (if you have a Chinese version).

Method 2: Use of Professional Mode (for Hidden Labels)

Some Xiaomi models (such as the Mi 10 Pro or Redmi K50) only add watermarks automatically. If you switch to Pro, the labels may disappear.

How it works:

1. Open the Camera and swipe left/right to select Pro mode.
2. Take a test shot – check if the inscription remains.
3. If the tags are gone, go back to the camera settings and turn off Save Mode settings so that the changes apply to all photos.

Limitations of the method:

• ⚠️ In Pro mode, some functions are disabled (for example, HDR or AI enhancement).
• ⚠️ On models with Leica cameras (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra) watermarks can remain even in Pro mode.

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If you often take pictures of documents, turn off Document mode in the camera settings – it automatically adds a date and logo to the pictures.

Method 3: Editing a configuration file (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can manually edit the system file responsible for watermarks, which requires ADB (Android Debug Bridge) and works on most models with an unlocked bootloader.

Warning:

⚠️ Note: Incorrect editing of system files can cause the camera to crash or the device to completely fail.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB on your computer (instructions for Windows: official Android site).
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times to activate Developer Mode) → Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging on USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute in the command line: adb shell su mount -o rw,remount /system sed -i 's/"watermark_enabled":true/"watermark_enabled":false/g' /system/vendor/build.prop reboot

Alternative path (for MIUI 13+):

If the build.prop file does not contain a string with watermarks, try editing:

/system/vendor/overlay/framework-miui-res.apk/res/values/bool.xml

Find the parameter. config_camera_watermark_support and change true to false.

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This method requires root rights or an unlocked bootloader, and it won’t work on devices with a locked bootloader (Chinese versions).

Method 4: Removal of inscriptions from finished photos (post-processing)

If watermarks are already added to the images, they can be removed using third-party applications, which does not disable the tags when shooting, but will help to "clean" existing photos.

Top.-3 watermarking applications:

Step-by-step guide in Snapseed:

1. Open the photo in Snapseed.
2. Select the Correction tool (the patch icon).
3. Swipe around the inscription with your finger – the application will automatically select a replacement from neighboring pixels.
4. Apply the changes and save the photo.

⚠️ Attention: When removing watermarks with AI tools, artifacts (blurring, texture mismatch) may remain.

Method 5: Flashing on custom firmware (extreme case)

If none of these methods work, the radical solution is to install custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience).

• ✅ Remove all watermarks forever.
• ✅ Provides access to advanced camera settings (e.g. GCam).
• ⚠️ Requires unlocking the bootloader and may deprive the warranty.
• ⚠️ Risk of "bricking" the device in case of error.

Firmware recommendations:

• 🔗 Use the official instructions from the forum XDA Developers.
• 📱 Check compatibility with your model before firmware (e.g. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro)+ 5G It has the code name veux).
• 🔄 Create a backup copy through TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery.

Best custom firmware for Xiaomi (2026):

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you try to remove the labels, users often face typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones.

1.Camera settings reset after MIUI update

Solution: After the firmware update, check the Watermark section again — sometimes the option turns on automatically. You can also roll back the Camera app update via Settings → Apps → Application Management → Camera → Remove the updates.

Watermarks remain in "Portrait" or "Night" mode

Solution: These modes often use separate processing algorithms.

• 📸 Disable AI Improvement in Camera Settings.
• 🔄 Switch to Photo mode and take a picture manually.

3.There is no shutdown option on the Chinese versions of Xiaomi

Solution: Install global firmware via Mi Flash Tool or use it ADB-Note: Switching from Chinese to global firmware may require unlocking the bootloader.

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If you buy Xiaomi on AliExpress or in Chinese stores, check with the seller the firmware version. Models with the prefix CN in the title (for example, Redmi K60 CN) are more likely to have locked settings.

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