How to remove the inscription on the photo Xiaomi Redmi: date, watermark and logo

You took a great shot on your Xiaomi Redmi, but it flaunts a annoying date, a MIUI logo or a watermark with coordinates? This problem is familiar to many smartphone owners of the brand — the default camera automatically adds tags to the photo. Fortunately, there are several ways to remove them, from standard MIUI settings to professional editors.

In this article, we will discuss 7 working methods, including hidden firmware features, Android apps, and even PC solutions, you'll learn how to turn off auto insertion of text before you shoot, and how to remove it from already-made photos without losing quality. 12/13, Redmi 10/11 and flagships of the K series, where processing algorithms differ.

We warn you beforehand: some methods require root rights or third-party software installation. If you're a beginner, start with the safe options from the first sections. For advanced users, advanced techniques have been prepared using ADB and modified firmware.

1. Disabling watermarks in Xiaomi camera settings

The easiest way is to prevent the camera from adding tags while still shooting, and in the latest versions of MIUI 14/15, this option is hidden deep in the menu, but you can find it without third-party tools.

The instructions are relevant for models Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 11 Prime, POCO X5 and others based on MIUI 13+:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Touch the gears. ⚙️ in the upper right corner (or swipe left on the main camera screen).
3. Go to Settings → Watermark (on some models, the item is called Tags in the photo).
4. Turn off the sliders: 📅 Date and time 📍 Location (if included) 🏷️ Logo. MIUI (older versions)

Save the changes and restart the camera.

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If your MIUI version does not have a watermark option, try updating the Camera app via Google Play or GetApps. On some firmware, the option only appears after the update.

⚠️ Note: On regional firmware devices (such as India or China), the menu may look different. If you don't find the right item, check the version. MIUI In Settings → About the phone, for firmware older. MIUI 12 Use the methods from the following sections.

2. Delete inscriptions using the built-in MIUI editor

If you've already added a picture, you can remove it without installing third-party apps, and MIUI has a hidden retouch tool that can wipe out small details:

1. Open the photo in the Gallery app.
2. Click Edit (pencil icon) ✏️).
3. Select Tools → Cloning (or Recovery on new versions).
4. Increase the scale of the problem area (inscription) and carefully "blurred" it, swiping your finger through the text.
5. Save the changes to the new file (don’t overwrite the original!).

3. Third-party apps for Android: top-5 editorial

If the built-in tools didn't work, we went to specialized applications, and we tested 15 programs and we selected the best ones in terms of quality and simplicity.

For most tasks, Snapseed or TouchRetouch is enough. If you want to remove the inscription from a portrait photo, try Adobe Photoshop Express - there is an AI-based background replacement tool.

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⚠️ Note: Applications like Remove Object or Magic Eraser often save processed photos in low resolution. Check export settings before using them (optimum 100% quality, format) PNG).

4. Removing watermarks on PC: Photoshop and alternatives

If the quality of the photo is critical (for example, for printing or professional use), it is better to use desktop programs.

The most powerful option is Adobe Photoshop:

1. Open the photo in Photoshop.
2. Select the inscription with the tool Rectlinear Lasso (L) or Magic Wand (W).
3. Press Shift + F5 (Fill in) → select Content-based.
4. If the trace remains, use the Stamp (S) or Recovery Hand (J).

For those who don’t want to pay for Photoshop, there are free alternatives:

• 🖥️ GIMP — Open analogue of Photoshop with the Resynthesizer plugin for removing objects.
• 🌐 Photopea – online version of Photoshop (works in the browser).
• 📁 Paint.NET – Lightweight editor with support for layers (only for Windows).

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Critical detail: When working with portable photos (for example, with Redmi Note 12 Pro in 200 MP mode), always save the project (.psd or.xcf) to return to editing later. Compression in JPG after each step leads to a loss of quality.

5. Advanced methods: ADB and firmware modification

If you're willing to dive into the technical details, you can turn off the watermarks at the system level, and these methods require ADB or root rights, but they yield a complete result.

Method 1: Disconnect via ADB (without root):

adb shell settings put global camera_watermark_enabled 0


adb shell settings put global camera_watermark_location_enabled 0

These commands will disable the date and geotags. Once executed, reboot the phone.

Method 2: Delete system watermark files (requires root):

1. Install Root Explorer or FX File Manager.
2. Go to /system/media/theme/default/watermark/.
3. Delete or rename files: watermark_date.png watermark_location.png miui_watermark.png

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Modifying system files can cause the camera to crash. Before you change, back up /system/media/theme/ via TWRP or OrangeFox.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14+ And HyperOS can be different in the path to watermarks:

adb shell find /system -name "watermark"

6. How to remove the inscription from the photo Xiaomi online (without installing software)

If you need to quickly process 1-2 photos, you can use online services that work directly in the browser, but have limitations on the size of the file (usually up to 10 MB) and the quality of the result.

The best free tools:

• 🌍 Remove.bg – removes background and objects based on AI.
• 🖼️ Inpaint – wipes out the allocated areas (up to 5 photos per day for free).
• 🎨 Pixlr – full-fledged online Photoshop with the Stamp tool".

Instructions for Inpaint.so:

1. Upload the photo to the site (drop or select the file).
2. With Lasso's instrument, circle the inscription.
3. Press Erase and wait for processing.
4. Download the result in PNG format.

⚠️ Attention: Online services do not guarantee privacy. Do not upload personal photos with geotags or sensitive information.

7. How to avoid watermarks in the future: prevention

To avoid having to delete the inscriptions after the fact, set up the Xiaomi Redmi camera correctly:

• 📱 Update firmware: In MIUI 15 and HyperOS watermarks disabled by default for European version.
• 🔧 Use GCam: Google Camera port for Redmi does not add a tag (download celsoazevedo.com).
• 📸 Take it down. RAW: dng files do not contain compressed tags (includes in manual camera mode).
• 🔄 Reset camera settings: Sometimes watermarks appear after updates.Reset helps: Settings → Annexes → Camera. → Warehouse → Clear the data.

If you share photos frequently on social media, consider automatic processing:

• 🤖 Automation with Tasker: Set up a task that will remove tags immediately after shooting (requires root).
• ☁️ Cloud Services: Google Photos can automatically retouch photos when uploaded (included in settings).

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing inscriptions on Xiaomi Redmi