How to remove date in a photo in a Xiaomi Redmi phone: from standard tools to hidden features

Date and time in photos from Xiaomi Redmi smartphones can spoil the composition of the picture or give out excess information. Most often, the tags appear automatically when shooting in Document, Professional modes or when you activate the Watermark function in the camera settings. Even if you did not turn on these options consciously, some models (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ or Redmi 10C) add a default date in certain scenarios.

Complicating the problem is that the standard MIUI gallery doesn't have a direct tag removal feature, just cropping or replacing the background. However, there are workarounds, from hidden camera settings to third-party AI editors. In this article, we'll look at all the working methods, including those that don't require additional applications. Importantly, some methods only work on hardened devices or on certain versions of MIUI, and we'll point out these nuances.

Why the date appears in the photo and how to prevent it

Before you delete the tags, let's figure out why they appear. In Xiaomi Redmi smartphones, the date can be added in three cases:

• 📸 Document Shooting Mode – automatically puts the date and time in the lower corner (configured in the Camera) → Additionally. → Document).
• 🔧 Watermark enabled – function in camera settings (Camera settings) → Watermark), adds the Mi logo + date.
• 🤖 Update MIUI — in some versions (for example, MIUI 13 for Redmi Note 9 Pro) Date appears when shooting in Professional Mode.

To avoid the appearance of new photos:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Put it on the gear (⚙️) Or swipe to the left to access the settings.
3. Check the Watermark and Document Mode items – turn them off.
4. For Redmi with MIUI 14+, go to Additional Settings → Time Tags and uncheck the box.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Redmi) A1+) The watermark settings are hidden. To see them, first do it. 2-3 Photo in Professional mode - after that the item will appear in the menu.

Method 1: Delete the date through the standard MIUI gallery

Xiaomi doesn’t have a direct text erasure tool, but you can crop a photo or use the “Background Replacement” feature (available on models with MIUI 12.5+).

Instructions:

1. Open the photo in the Gallery app.
2. Click Edit (pencil icon).
3. Select a Trimming and trim the edge with the date (if the tag is not in the center).
4. For central labels, tap More → Replace background, then circle the date and select Blurr or Color Pour.

Make a copy of the original photo|Check the lighting on the picture (dark background – it is easier to remove the label)|Close all background applications (galleries) MIUI slows down when there is a lack of RAM)|Save the result in a new file (do not overwrite the original)-->

Cons of the method:

• ❌ It does not work if the date is imposed on an important object.
• ❌ Photo quality deteriorates when pruning.
• ❌ Background Replacement is not available on all models (for example, it is not available in Redmi). 8A).

Method 2: Use the built-in Quick Edit editor

Starting with MIUI 13, Xiaomi Redmi has a hidden Quick Edit editor that can remove small objects, including text, and works on the principle of replacing pixels and best copes with dates on a monotonous background.

How to use:

1. Open the photo at the Gallery.
2. Click Edit → More. → Quick Edit.
3. Select the Remove Object (eraser icon) tool.
4. Swipe around the date and press Ready.

⚠️ Note: After processing in Quick Edit, the photo is saved in the format JPEG even though the original HEIF. This can increase the size of the file.

Method 3: Third-party applications for date deletion

If standard tools didn't work, use specialized editors. We tested 5 apps, and Snapseed (from Google) and TouchRetouch showed the best results.

Instructions for Snapseed:

1. Install Snapseed from Google Play.
2. Open the photo and select the Delete tool (eraser icon).
3. Zum up the date and swipe the tag. The algorithm will automatically fill the area.
4. Save the result to Export → Save a copy.

Instructions for TouchRetouch:

1. Download TouchRetouch.
2. Select the Remove Object Tool.
3. Round the date and press Go.
4. If necessary, adjust the brush (size and stiffness).

Comparison of annexes:

• 🎨 Snapseed is free, but requires manual accuracy. Better for simple backgrounds.
• ✨ TouchRetouch - paid (199)₽), It removes tags automatically, and it's suitable for complex textures.
• 📱 Adobe Photoshop Express is free, but leaves artifacts in dark photos.

Method 4: Manual editing via Photoshop (for PC)

If you want to erase a date from dozens of photos, it's easier to do it on a computer, even a free version of Photoshop Express or an online editor of Photoshop Online.

Step-by-step:

1. Transfer your photo from Redmi to your PC (via cable or the Mi Cloud).
2. Open the image in Photoshop.
3. Select the tool patch (J) or the Recovery brush (B).
4. Circle the date and drag the highlight to a clean section of the background.
5. Save the file in PNG format (without loss of quality).

For automation:

• 🖥️ Use Action in Photoshop if the date is all in one place.
• 🌐 In the online version of Photoshop, select AI filling – the algorithm will select the texture itself.

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Before editing, increase the contrast of the photo in Photoshop (Image → Correction → Contrast). This will help the tool to more accurately determine the boundaries of the date.

Method 5: Firmware rollback (for advanced users)

On some Redmi models (such as the Note 8 Pro or K20 Pro), the date appears due to bugs in specific versions of MIUI. If you notice that the problem started after the update, you can roll back to the previous firmware.

How to do this:

1. Find out the current version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone.
2. Download the old firmware from MIUI Download.
3. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
4. Press three points (⋮) and select Select a firmware file.
5. Install the downloaded file and restart the phone.

⚠️ Note: Firmware rollback will reset all settings and delete data if you do not backup. On models with a locked bootloader (for example, Redmi 10 for Russia), you may need to unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool.

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Firmware rollback is an extreme method. Before the procedure, check if the date issue has been fixed in new updates (for example, in MIUI 14.0.5 for Redmi Note 11, the bug was fixed).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When deleting a date, users often face typical problems:

• 🔄 Artifacts after editing -- they come from using the Cloning tool against a complex background. Solution: Reduce the stiffness of the brush or use the patch.
• 📉 Loss of quality occurs when maintained in JPEG After multiple edits, solution: work with PNG or TIFF.
• 🚫 No changes are kept in the gallery. MIUI Sometimes edits are reset. Solution: save the copy to another location (e.g., in Downloads).

If the date appears again after editing:

1. Check if sync with Mi Cloud is enabled – the cloud can restore originals.
2. Turn off auto-optimization of photos in Gallery Settings → Optimization.
3. Use a folder that is excluded from optimization (for example, DCIM/Camera/Edited) to store edited photos.

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