Owners of budget and mid-budget smartphones often face the intrusive feature of automatically adding text to pictures. In the case of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 model, this feature can be annoying, since it spoils the composition of the frame by covering important details at the bottom of the image. The regular camera app activates this mode by default, considering it a marketing advantage, but most users prefer clean photos without unnecessary visual noise.
Remove the image from the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 phone in a number of ways, from standard system settings to third-party software. Watermark can include not only the brand logo, but also the date of shooting, as well as the model of the device. Understanding where these switches are hiding, will save you time and nerves when processing the gallery.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all available methods of deactivating stamps. You will learn how to manage settings through the standard menu, what to do if the slider is inactive, and how to remove already marked from finished images. On the Redmi Note 8 with the shell of MIUI 12 and above, the location of points may differ from older versions of Android.
Standard settings for MIUI camera
The easiest and most correct way to disable the extra elements is to use the built-in settings menu of the Camera app. Xiaomi developers have provided the ability to control this setting, but hid it deep enough that the user does not accidentally remove the "brand identity." First, you need to start the camera app and go to the photo mode.
At the top of the screen, you'll see a three-horizon bar icon or a gear, depending on the version of the MIUI shell. When you click on it, you'll be taken to the settings menu. You'll need to scroll down to the "Additional Settings" or "Camera Settings" block, and that's where the switch is located.
Find the item "Watermark" or "Date and time" next to the slider, if it's on blue, it means the function is active. Press it to put it inactive. After that, all new images will be saved without text inserts.
- 📸 Open the Camera app on the home screen.
- ⚙️ Click on the settings menu (three bars or gear in the corner).
- 🔽 Scroll through the list to the section "Additional settings».
- ❌ Find the Watermark switch and turn it off.
It’s worth noting that some versions of the firmware for the Redmi Note 8 have a separation between “Device Watermark” and “Date Watermark” that you can disable individually or remove both at once, giving flexibility to those who want to leave a date but remove the brand logo.
Deletion of date and time from photos
Date and time settings are also worth noting. Unlike a logo, this information is often useful for archiving, but in aesthetic photos it looks like digital noise. On the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, this setting is often combined with the basic watermark settings, but has its own display features.
If you have disabled the main watermark but the date still appears, check if Print Date mode is activated in the additional menus. Sometimes the system may duplicate information if third-party filters or scene modes are enabled. The time stamp is usually located in the lower right or left corner, depending on the orientation of the device.
⚠️ Note: If you take screenshots of the screen through volume and power button, the date can be added automatically by the system if the corresponding function is enabled in the lock screen settings, not the camera.
For those using third-party processing apps, deleting the date may require the use of the "Stamp" feature.However, if you set the camera correctly beforehand, editing won't be necessary.On the Redmi Note 8, the process takes no more than ten seconds.
Third-party editing applications
There are times when standard settings don't work, or when you have to remove the label from a picture you've taken, and then retouching and editing apps come to the rescue, and there are many tools available for Android that can work effectively with image defects.
One of the most popular solutions is to use the "Pinpoint Correction" or "Healing Brush" function, which analyzes surrounding pixels and fills the text area with them. On the powerful Redmi Note 8 processor, this process happens almost instantly, and popular applications include Snapseed, TouchRetouch and Lightroom Mobile.
There are also specialized watermark removal tools that use artificial intelligence to automatically detect text and delete it, preserving the structure of the background, but be careful: automation can create artifacts on complex textures.
- 🎨 Upload the photo to the editor (for example, Snapseed).
- 🧹 Select the tool "Pinpoint correction».
- 👆 Carefully paint over the area with the inscription finger.
- 💾 Keep the result in high quality.
Why can't you just cut the photo?
Use of Pro mode for clean personnel
Owners of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 have access to the advanced Pro mode, which is designed for power users and allows you to manually adjust exposure, ISO and white balance settings. An important feature of this mode is that it often ignores the standard watermark settings, making the pictures “clean” by default.
Switching to Pro mode gives you access to manual focus and shutter speed. It's a great way to not only get rid of the labels, but also learn to understand the principles of photography. The Redmi Note 8 camera allows you to save pictures in this mode in RAW format, which gives you maximum flexibility in post-processing.
To activate this mode, open the camera, swipe the bottom panel of modes to the right and select "Pro." Here you will not find the usual filters and stickers, but you will get full control of the image without unnecessary interface elements in the final photo.
| Parameter | Automotive mode | Pro mode. | Influence on inscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermark | Included by default | Unplugged. | No sign in the Pro. |
| File format | JPEG / HEIF | JPEG / RAW | RAW is more convenient for editing |
| ISO | Automatically. | Manual setting | Noise control |
| Excerpt. | Automatically. | Manual setting | Light control |
Problems with updating the MIUI system
Users often notice that after the system update, the camera settings are reset or changed. In newer versions of MIUI for the Redmi Note 8, the interface may look different, and some items may be renamed. If you can't find the familiar switch, it may have been moved by the developers.
In some cases, the update may bring bugs when the watermark slider becomes inactive or returns to its original position after each camera launch.In this situation, it is recommended to clear the cache of the Camera application.
To do this, go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Camera → Clear → Clear the cache. If the problem persists, you can try to clear the data, but then you will have to reconfigure all the camera settings. Resetting often helps solve software conflicts.
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Hidden functions and regional features
Interestingly, the presence and location of watermark settings may depend on the regional firmware version. Global versions of MIUI Global and China ROM may have interface differences. Chinese firmware settings are often more detailed, but may not be global, and vice versa.
If you've been refashioning your phone or bought it from Aliexpress, you may have a specific version of the software, and in those cases, the standard paths may not work, and some enthusiasts use special camera themes that completely change the interface and remove all the unnecessary elements, including the labels.
⚠️ Warning: Installing third-party themes or modified versions of the camera can cause device instability or advertising. Use only verified sources and backup data before experimenting.
Also worth mentioning is the Scenario feature, which in some shooting modes (such as Portrait or Night), the system can force its effects or signatures to be added that cannot be turned off in the basic menu, in which case the only way out is to change the shooting mode to standard or Pro.
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Tip: If you often forget to turn off the watermark, install the camera settings widget on your desktop or use macros to automate. This will allow you to quickly switch modes before shooting.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Can you remove the Redmi logo from the finished photo without losing quality?
Why did the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 update come back with the inscription?
Does removing the watermark affect the phone's warranty?
Is there a difference between a watermark in Portrait mode and a regular one?
How to make a watermark your own text?
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Main conclusion: To completely remove the inscriptions on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, it is enough to disable the corresponding sliders in the camera settings menu once, but in difficult cases Pro mode and third-party editors will help.