How to remove the inscription on the photo in Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: date, watermark or logo

Watermarks, a shooting date or a Xiaomi logo can ruin even the best shots. Redmi Note 9 owners often face automatic tagging, especially if they have previously activated the appropriate settings in the Camera app or third-party galleries. In this article, we will discuss how to remove the inscription on the photo in various ways, from turning off automatic inserts to manually editing finished shots.

Complicating the problem, Redmi Note 9 (Redmi Note 9 Pro, Note 9S and Note 9T models inclusive) can display watermarks not only because of camera settings, but also because of MIUI firmware. For example, in some regional versions of the software, the date and model of the device are added by default. Fortunately, all these tags can be removed - the main thing is to know where to look for the right options and what tools to use.

Why the photo appears in the inscriptions: 3 main reasons

Before you remove watermarks, it is worth investigating their origin. On the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, text in photos may appear for the following reasons:

• 📸 Camera App Settings: The Shooting Menu includes the option to add date, time or Mi logo.
• 📱 Functions MIUI: Some firmware versions automatically sign pictures (especially in Document or Professional modes).
• 🖼️ Gallery side: Apps like Google Photos or Gallery Go can add tags when exporting or editing.

The simplest case is when the label is applied during the shooting, and you just need to turn off the corresponding option in the camera settings. EXIF-data or directly into pixels, in which case editing will be required.

Method 1: Disabling watermarks in camera settings

If the labels appear during the shooting, first check the settings of the standard Camera application on the Redmi Note 9.

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Slide up or touch the gear (⚙️) in the upper right corner to open the settings.
3. Find the Watermark section (or the Photo Signature in some versions of MIUI).
4. Turn off the slider next to the Add Date, Xiaomi Logo or Device Model option.

Depending on the firmware version, the path may be slightly different. For example, on the Redmi Note 9 Pro with MIUI 12.5, the option is hidden in Settings → Additional → Watermark. If there is no such item, then the tags are added not by the camera, but by another application or firmware.

Open the Camera app|Find the "Settings" section (cogs)|Check the item "Watermark" or "Signed photo"|Disable all options with date/logo-->

⚠️ Note: On some devices with MIUI Global watermark option may be hidden, in which case try resetting the camera settings to factory settings (Settings) → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting camera settings).

Method 2: Delete date and logo through MIUI editor

If the text is already in the photo, it can be removed using the built-in MIUI editor, which is suitable for text labels (date, time, device model), but does not always cope with logos or complex watermarks.

1. Open the photo in the standard gallery.
2. Click Edit (the pencil icon at the bottom of the screen).
3. Select the Trimming Tool (📏) and cut the edge of the photo with the inscription (if the label on the sides).
4. If the text is on top of the image, use Retouch (🩹) → Remove the object and manually paint the inscription.
5. Save the changes (Ready → Save as a copy).

The downside of this method is the loss of quality when retouching, if the inscription is on a dark background, noticeable artifacts may remain after removal, and third-party editors are better for a cleaner result (more on this below).

Method 3: Third-party applications for watermark removal

For complex cases (for example, when the Xiaomi logo is inscribed in the image itself), you will need specialized editors. We tested 3 free applications that cope with the task:

Let’s look at the example of Snapseed:

1. Open the photo in the application and select the Retouch tool.
2. Scale up to the area with the inscription.
3. Use a brush to clone neighboring pixels over text.
4. Adjust the opacity and size of the brush for a natural result.
5. Save the image (Export → Save).

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If the text is on a homogeneous background (such as a sky or a wall), use the Selective Correction tool in Snapseed: Reduce text saturation until it disappears completely.

Method 4: Removing labels through EXIF-data (for technical information)

Sometimes the "signatures" in the photo are not visual text, but EXIF metadata (camera model, date, settings) that you can't see in the image itself, but they're displayed when you view the file's properties, to remove the tags:

1. Install the EXIF Eraser or Photo Exif Editor app.
2. Open the photo in the application and find the data fields (Make, Model, DateTime).
3. Clean out unnecessary fields or remove everything EXIF-complete.
4. Save the file.

Important: Deleting EXIF doesn't affect visual watermarks, only hidden information. If you need to remove both, combine this with editing in Snapseed or Photoshop Express.

Method 5: Resetting camera settings to factory

If the labels continue to appear despite the options disabled, the problem may lie in the failure of the camera settings.

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select Reset Camera Settings (not to be confused with a full reset of the device!).
3. Confirm the action.

Once reset, all camera settings will return to factory settings, including watermark options, which is also useful if the camera's menu has lost settings or is not saved.

⚠️ Note: On some devices with MIUI 13+ Resetting your camera settings can cause you to lose your custom color profiles (Vivid, Movie, etc.) by writing down your settings in advance or taking screenshots.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When removing watermarks, Redmi Note 9 users often make the following mistakes:

• 🔄 Editing the original: always keep a copy of the photo so as not to lose the source.
• 🎨 Too aggressive retouch: when removing text with a brush, do not go beyond the boundaries of the inscription - this spoils the background.
• 📱 Ignoring updates: in new versions MIUI The path to watermark settings may change.
• 🚫 Use of dubious apps: Some watermark removals contain malicious code.

To avoid problems, stick to the proven methods in this article and always back up your photos before editing. If the inscription is not deleted by any means, check if it is part of a hardware watermark (found on some Chinese versions of Redmi), in which case only the flashing of the device will help.

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Before mass editing, test the chosen method on 1-2 photos, which will help to avoid spoiling the entire gallery.

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