How to quickly remove the logo from the photo on Xiaomi

Many owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones face an obsession with the MIUI brand shell, which automatically adds a watermark to their images. This label, which contains the device model and the brand logo, often spoils the composition of the frame or interferes with the printing of images. Fortunately, developers have provided the ability to disable this feature, and there are third-party tools for editing already finished images.

In this article, we will discuss in detail the standard methods of deactivating markings in the camera settings, which is the easiest and safest way. We will also touch on the topic of removing the already affixed logo from ready photos if you forgot to turn off the option in advance.

Some users mistakenly believe that the logo is part of a sensor or an immutable system element, but it's just a software overlay. Understanding how the MIUI and HyperOS interface work will help you have complete control over the look and feel of your media files. Let's look at all the options available.

Disabling the watermark in a standard chamber

The easiest way to get rid of the label is to change the settings of the Camera app itself, which works on most modern models, including the Redmi Note, Mi series and POCO. You don't need root rights or install additional software.

To start, open the camera app and find the settings menu, which is usually represented as three horizontal bars or a gear at the top of the screen. In the list that opens, you need to find the item responsible for marking the images. On different versions of firmware, it can be called differently: “Watermark”, “Device Model” or “Watermark”.

⚠️ Note: Some global firmware versions may have a menu item hidden or renamed to Add Time Stamp and Device Model.

Once you find the right place, just turn the switch to off. Now, with each new camera start, the logo will not be added. This standard solution is preferred, since it does not affect the quality of the image processing by the processor.

Removing logo from already taken photos

If you find a logo on a finished image, the MIUI Gallery's built-in tools may not be able to remove it completely, because the standard editor is focused on framing or overlaying filters.

The first and easiest method is framing. Open a photo in a gallery, select an editing tool, and trim the image so that the logo stays out of the frame, which is a quick way, but it leads to the loss of part of the picture, which is not always acceptable.

The second method involves using a built-in retouching tool if it is available in your version of MIUI. In the editor, select Retouch or Lastik, then gently paint over the area with the logo. AI algorithms will try to restore the background, however, the result may not be ideal on complex textures.

Use of third-party retouch applications

When the built-in tools fail, specialized apps from the Google Play Store come to the rescue, using advanced cloning and content-filling algorithms to remove objects without a trace.

One of the leaders in this area is Google's Snapseed app. The "Dot" tool lets you paint over an unnecessary object with your finger, and the program will automatically replace it with the surrounding background. This free solution often gives a better result than paid counterparts.

• 📸 Snapseed – a powerful tool with a “point” function for removing small defects.
• 🎨 TouchRetouch – a specialized application, sharpened specifically for the removal of objects and lines.
• ✨ PhotoRoom – uses AI to remove background and objects, copes with text perfectly.
• 🖌️ PicsArt – a multifunctional editor with the tool “Clone” and “Replacement».

Working with these applications usually comes down to choosing the Removal tool or the Lastick tool and carefully treating the area of the logo. It's important not to paint too much area at once, it's better to act in small strokes to achieve a natural result.

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When you retouch your logo against a monochromatic background (sky, wall), the result will be perfect. On complex textures (grass, hair), zoom in and work in very small strokes.

Comparison of watermark removal methods

The choice of method depends on your goal: whether you want to prevent the appearance of a logo in the future or fix existing photos, each approach has its advantages and disadvantages that are worth considering.

The camera's customization is a preventive measure, it takes no processing time and ensures that the original file is clean, while third-party editors take time and skill, but save the day if the photo is already taken.

As you can see from the table, prevention is always better than cure. Check your settings regularly after you update your system, as newer versions of MIUI or HyperOS may reset some user preferences.

Nuances of work with different versions of MIUI and HyperOS

Xiaomi’s shell interface is constantly changing. In newer versions like HyperOS 1.0 and higher, the menu logic may differ from the classic MIUI 12-14. Sometimes the watermark item is placed in a separate submenu “Additional” or hidden behind the magic wand icon.

On some models, especially Chinese firmware versions, the logo can be rigidly integrated into certain shooting modes, such as Portrait or Night Shooting, in which case the switch may be missing globally and must be searched within the settings of a particular mode.

⚠️ Warning: If you upgrade to a new version of Android or shell, be sure to recheck the camera settings.The update often returns factory settings, including the watermark included.

Users of custom firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience) are not usually familiar with this problem, since it uses pure Android without branded add-ons. However, for the stock shell, knowing the location of the switches remains a critical skill.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The most reliable way to avoid a logo is to turn it off in the camera settings immediately after you buy or upgrade your phone.