Why does the name Xiaomi Redmi appear in the photo and can it be fixed?
You took a great shot on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or Redmi 10C, but it says "Shot on Redmi Note 11 Pro+" or "Redmi 9T"? It's not a camera defect, but a standard watermark feature that Xiaomi adds by default on many budget and mid-range models. The manufacturer positions it as "free advertising" and a way to confirm the authenticity of the photo taken on the brand's smartphone.
The good news is that you can remove this sign without loss of quality or using sophisticated graphics editors. The bad news is that some MIUI firmware (especially the Chinese versions) have the option of shutting down hidden deep in the menu or not at all. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove a watermark from a photo on Xiaomi Redmi, including the 2026 models, and also explain how to prevent it from appearing in the future.
Before we get into the instructions, let’s clarify: the methods differ depending on the version of the MIUI and the model of the smartphone. For example, on the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ with MIUI 15, the path to camera settings may be different from the Redmi 9A with MIUI 12.5. If your method did not work, try the alternative option from the list below.
Method 1: Disabling the watermark in the camera settings
The easiest and most obvious method is to deactivate the feature directly in the Camera app, which works on most global versions of MIUI (starting with MIUI 11), but may not be available on Chinese firmware or custom builds.
Instructions:
- Open the standard Camera app on your Xiaomi Redmi.
- Touch the gear badge (⚙️) in the upper right corner to open the settings.
- Scroll down to the Watermark section (or Watermark in English firmware).
- Turn the slider to the "off" position or uncheck the box.
- Now, new photos will be saved without the model name.
⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) K40 Or Redmi Note 10 Pro, which can be called "Add Device Information" or "Device Label." If you don't find one, go to the next method.
Update the Camera app on Google Play
Reboot your smartphone before changing your settings
Make sure you have a global version of MIUI (not a Chinese version)
Check the presence of the item "Watermark" in the submenu "Additional"-->
Method 2: Use of the "Pro" mode
If the main camera settings don’t have the option to turn off the watermark, try taking a photo in manual mode. In most cases, Xiaomi doesn’t add a tag to pictures taken in Pro or Manual mode.
How it works:
- 📸 Open the Camera app and go to Professional (or Pro) mode").
- 🔧 Set the settings manually (you can leave the default values).
- 📷 Take a picture - the watermark should not appear.
🔹 Note: This method is suitable for photos, but not for videos. Also on some models (for example, Redmi 9 Power), a watermark can be added even to Pro Mode if the camera settings activate the option "Add information". EXIF".
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If you take pictures in Pro mode often, add it to the Quick Access Panel in the Camera app. To do this, click three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner and select "Configure the modes panel".
Method 3: Photo editing in the standard Gallery app
If a watermark is already added to the photo, it can be removed without installing third-party apps using Xiaomi's built-in editor.The method is suitable for minor tags, but can leave artifacts on complex backgrounds.
Step-by-step:
- Open the photo in the Gallery app.
- Click "Edit" (pencil icon) ✏️).
- Select the Cloning or Recovery tool (on some firmwares, “Correction”).
- Increase the scale and gently paint over the area with the inscription, using neighboring pixels as a sample.
- Save the changes.
⚠️ Attention: This method requires care. If the background under the watermark is heterogeneous (for example, grass or sand), the result may look unnatural.
| Xiaomi Redmi Model | Availability of the built-in tool "Cloning" | Quality of watermark removal |
|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 12 Pro+ | ✅ Yes. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (fine) |
| Redmi 10C | ✅ Yes. | ⭐⭐⭐ (satisfactorily) |
| Redmi 9A | ❌ No. | — |
| Redmi K60 | ✅ Yes. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (fine) |
Method 4: Removing watermarks with third-party applications
If the built-in tools didn't work, we'll have specialized photo editing apps to help, and we've tested some of the popular solutions, and we've selected the ones that best remove text tags without losing quality.
Top.-3 watermarking applications:
- 📱 Snapseed (Google) — Healing is a great tool for small labels. Free, no ads.
- 🎨 Adobe Photoshop Express - Spot Correction allows you to remove a sign in a few clicks.
- 🖼️ Remove Watermark (from Watermark Remover Inc.) is a dedicated application with automatic Detection.The paid version removes restrictions.
🔹 Tip: Before editing, make a copy of the original photo. In some applications (for example, Snapseed), changes are saved on top of the original file, and it will not be possible to restore it.
How to remove the watermark in Snapseed?
Method 5: Change settings through ADB (for advanced users)
If the software methods didn’t help, and the watermark is very spoiling the photo, you can turn it off at the system level using the ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the smartphone to the computer and basic knowledge of the command line.
🔧 Instructions:
- Turn on Developer Mode on your smartphone: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and press 7 times.
- Activate "Debugging by" USB" developer-menu.
- Connect Xiaomi Redmi to your PC and open the command line (or Terminal on Mac/Linux).
- Enter the command: adb shell settings put global watermark_enabled 0
- Reboot your smartphone.
⚠️ Note: Not all Xiaomi models support this command. on some devices (e.g. Redmi) K50i) It may not work because of manufacturer restrictions, and also after the update. MIUI settings may reset.
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Use ADB only if other methods have not worked. Incorrect commands can disrupt the system.
Method 6: Update firmware or reset settings
Sometimes the watermark is caused by firmware glitches or a setup conflict, and it helps:
- 🔄 Update MIUI Up to the latest version (check in Settings) → Updating the system).
- 🗑️ Reset camera settings (in the menu of the app "Camera" → "Restore the default settings").
- ⚙️ Full reset phone (last resort if nothing helps).
📌 Important: Before reset, back up your photos and data. MIUI 14+ You can use the built-in backup function in Settings → The phone. → Backup copy.
If the watermark disappeared after the update but returned after a few days, check if the option turned on automatically. This may occur after the Camera app updates via Google Play.
Method 7: Alternative Cameras (Google Camera, Open Camera)
Xiaomi's standard Camera app doesn't always offer flexible settings, so you can install a third-party camera that doesn't add watermarks.
- 📸 Google Camera (GCam) – Ported versions for Xiaomi Redmi are available on the forums 4PDA or XDA Developers. Requires manual adjustment, but gives better quality photos.
- 🎥 Open Camera (Free on Google Play) – Open Camera with Support RAW There are no default watermarks.
- 🖼️ Footage is a camera with a minimalist interface and no ads.
🔹 Nuance: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note) 11S) Third-party cameras may not support all modules (wide-angle, macro or telephoto.
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If you use GCam, download versions marked "for Xiaomi" or "for Snapdragon" to improve stability.