How to remove the date from photos on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: all ways

Why does the date appear in the photo and can it be removed?

Owners of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 often face a problem: the photos automatically put the date and time of shooting. This is due to the function of time stamp, which is activated by default in the standard camera application MIUI. This label can spoil the composition of photos, especially if you want to post them on social networks or print them.

Fortunately, there are several ways to remove a date from photos on the Redmi Note 5: disable it in the camera settings, manually delete it through the editor or use third-party applications. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, including the nuances for different versions of MIUI (from 9 to 14).

It's important to understand that if you've already put a date on a picture, simply turning off the camera function won't remove it from existing photos -- it'll require additional processing, but for new photos, you just need to change the settings once.

Method 1: Turn off the time stamp in the camera settings

The easiest way is to prevent the camera from adding a date to new images.

1. Open the standard Camera app on the Redmi Note 5.
2. Touch the icons ⚙️ Settings (usually in the upper right corner).
3. Scroll down to the Timemark section (or Watermark in newer versions of MIUI).
4. Move the slider to the off position.

After that, all new photos will be saved without a date, but the method has limitations:

Is date synchronization with Xiaomi servers disabled (Settings → Additional → Date and Time → Date Autodetection)

Is the Camera app updated to the latest version (via Play Store)

Are there any active shooting modes (e.g. Document or Night) that ignore the watermark settings?-->

⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS or Pixel Experience) may have different paths to setup. If you don't find Timemark, check the Camera Additional Settings section or use alternative methods.

Method 2: Delete date from existing photos via Xiaomi editor

If you've already put the date on the pictures, you can delete it with the Gallery's built-in editor.

1. Open the Gallery app and select the photo you want.
2. Click Edit (pencil icon).
3. Go to the Pruning or Correction tab.
4. Use the Cloning tool (or Recovery in newer versions) to cover the date:

• 🎨 Cloning: Select the area next to the date (no text), then move it to the date itself.
• 🖌️ Brush: hand-paint the date with a color close to the background.
• 📏 Cropping: If the date is on the edges, just crop the photo, eliminating it from the frame.

For complex backgrounds (such as those with gradients or patterns), it is better to use third-party editors like Snapseed or Adobe Photoshop Express, where there is a Healing Brush tool.

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Before editing, make a copy of the original photo: in the Gallery, click More → Create a copy. This will help avoid loss of quality when repeatedly processed.

Method 3: Third-party applications for date deletion

If the built-in tools didn't work out, use specialized apps.The best options for the Redmi Note 5 are:

• 📱 Remove Object (by Lightricks): Automatically deletes text from photos with AI. Free version leaves watermark.
• 🖼️ TouchRetouch: manual and automatic object removal. Suitable for date against any background.
• 🎨 PhotoRoom: convenient for photos with a monochromatic background (for example, scans of documents).
• 🔍 Adobe Photoshop Fix: A professional tool with Healing Brush.

Instructions for TouchRetouch:

1. Install the app from the Play Store.


2. Upload the date photo.




3. Select the instrument "Swallow" or "Cloning".




4. Circle the date and press "Done."




5. Save the result to the gallery.

⚠️ Note: Apps like Remove Object send photos to developer servers for processing. If the photo contains sensitive information, use offline editors (for example, Snapseed or PicsArt without cloud sync).

Method 4: Manual editing EXIF-Data (for advanced data)

The date in the photo can be not only a visual mark, but also recorded in the EXIF-Data is the service information that some programs see (e.g. Google Photos or Lightroom) to delete completely:

1. Install the EXIF Eraser or Photo Exif Editor app.
2. Open the photo in the app.
3. Find the DateTime, DateTimeOriginal and DateTimeDigitized fields.
4. Clean them or replace them with arbitrary values.
5. Save the changes (the app will create a copy of the photo without EXIF).

Important: removal EXIF-If it's critical, leave the DateTimeOriginal field at least.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When deleting a date, Redmi Note 5 users often face problems:

• 🔄 The date is returned after editing: this happens if the camera settings have enabled the Watermark function when exported. → Additionally.
• 🖼️ Date Deletion: Use the Cloning tool in Snapseed, selecting the cloning area as close to the date as possible.
• 📁 Photos disappear after editing: check if you save the result to the same folder. Some editors create a new Edited folder by default.

If after all the manipulations the date is still visible, check:

1. Is it part of the image itself (e.g., in a screen photo of another device).
2. Is it added by a third-party app (e.g. Google Photos can automatically create date collages).

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Before mass editing, always test the chosen method on 1-2 shots, which will help to avoid loss of quality or errors in batch processing.

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