How to remove the inscription on the camera Xiaomi Redmi 9: from watermarks to logos

The tags on Xiaomi Redmi 9 photos are a common problem for users who have experienced automatically added watermarks, MIUI logos, or shooting dates, and these tags can sometimes spoil the frames, especially if you want to post or print a picture on social media, and the reasons for the image appearing are in the proprietary settings of MIUI firmware, where copyright or branding functions can be activated by default.

In this article, we will look at all the working ways to remove labels, from standard camera settings to advanced methods using ADB and modifying system files. It is important to understand that some methods require root rights or can affect the device warranty. We will outline the risks and alternatives for each option so that you can choose the best path without harming your smartphone.

If you are looking for a solution for another Xiaomi model (like the Redmi Note 10 or the Redmi Note). POCO X3), Some of the instructions will remain valid, but the paths in the menu may differ. MIUI in settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI) before the change.

Before you start deleting labels, check if the tag is part of the shooting mode. For example, in Document or Professional Camera mode, you can automatically add a date or logo. Try changing mode to Photo or Portrait and take a test shot.

1. Method: Disabling watermarks in camera settings

The easiest and safest method is to deactivate watermarks through the Camera app’s standard menu, which works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12 firmware and later, including the Redmi 9, Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C.

Instructions:

1. Open the camera app on your Redmi 9.
2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) in the upper right corner or swipe right to left to open the settings panel.
3. Scroll down to the Watermark or Tags section of the photo (the name may vary depending on the MIUI version).
4. Turn off the slider next to the option Add watermark or Show camera information.
5. Take a test shot to make sure the inscription is gone.

If you don't have a watermarked item on your menu, it might be under a different name.

• 📅 Date and time – sometimes date tags are added separately.
• 🏷️ Logo. MIUI or Branding.
• 📸 Shooting settings → Additionally.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 13/14 For regions of India or China, the option of watermarks can be blocked, in which case only resetting the camera settings or using alternative methods will help (see sections below).

If the standard settings didn’t work, go to the next method, but first check if a third-party app (like Google Photos or Image Editor) adds a label to it, and then open the picture in the standard Xiaomi gallery and see if there is a tag in the original file.

2. Method: Resetting camera settings to factory

Sometimes the captions on the photos appear due to a failure in the configuration files of the Camera application, in which case resetting the settings without losing data on the smartphone itself will help.

How to reset your camera settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Camera app (or com.android.camera) in the list and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse and Cache.
4. Click Erase Data (not to be confused with Clear Cache!).
5. Confirm the action. The camera settings will reset to the factory.

After discharge:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
• 📷 Open the camera and check if there is any sign.
• ⚙️ If the tag disappears, reset the camera (resolution, HDR, AI-regimes).

⚠️ Warning: Resetting the camera will remove all user settings, including the saved shooting modes and filters.

If the reset didn’t work, it might be added at the firmware level, which would require a deeper intervention, either through ADB or modification of system files (see the following sections).

3. Method: Delete inscriptions via ADB (without root)

If standard methods don’t work, you can try disabling watermarks via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which doesn’t require root rights, but requires connecting your smartphone to your computer.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 📱 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Installed drivers ADB and Fastboot.
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB smartphone.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version until the notification appears You became a developer!

USB debugging

• Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
• Activate the debugging slider over USB.
• Connect Redmi 9 to your computer and confirm the debugging permission on your smartphone screen.
• Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux) Enter: adb shell settings put global camera_watermark_enabled 0
• Reboot your smartphone and check the camera.

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell settings put global camera_watermark_option 0

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi firmwares block changes through ADB If the message is left after the commands are executed, try repeating the procedure after the restart or use the root-right method (see next section).

If ADB didn't help, it might be that the watermark is in the system files, and that would require a more radical solution, like editing configuration files or installing custom firmware.

Method: Editing system files (root required)

This method is suitable for advanced users who are ready to get root rights on their Redmi 9, it allows you to delete inscriptions at the system file level, but there are risks:

• 🚨 Loss of guarantee.
• 🔄 Possibility of "bricking" the device in case of error.
• 🛡️ Vulnerability to malware.

If you are ready to continue, follow the instructions:

Step 1: Getting root rights

• Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi website (requires a Mi Account and wait 7-15 days).
• Install a custom recap (TWRP) and scrolle Magisk to get root.

Step 2: Editing Camera Files

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/vendor/build.prop or /system/build.prop.
3. Find the lines that contain ro.camera.watermark.enable=1 persist.camera.watermark.enable=1 and replace 1 by 0.
4. Save the changes and restart the smartphone.

Step 3: Alternative path (for some firmware)

If you don’t have the right strings in build.prop, check the file: /system/vendor/overlay/framework-miui-res/apk/camera.xml

Look for options that mention watermark or branding and turn them off.

⚠️ Attention: Editing system files without a backup can result in a boot cycle or loss of camera functionality.Always back up through TWRP before modification.

5. Method: Using third-party camera applications

If you don't want to interfere with system settings, the easiest way to do this is to install an alternative app for shooting, and many of them don't add watermarks by default.

The best options for Xiaomi Redmi 9:

• 📸 Google Camera (GCam) – Supports all main camera features but no branding MIUI. The correct version is required for the Helio processor G80.
• 🎥 Open Camera – open source with flexible settings and no watermarks.
• 🖼️ Footage – application for professional shooting with manual control ISO, Exposure and without automatically added labels.

How to install Google Camera:

1. Download. APK-GCam version optimized for Redmi 9 (e.g., from a developer) BSG Shamim).
2. Allow installation from unknown sources in the security settings.
3. Install the application and open it.
4. In GCam settings, turn off the Watermark option (if any).

Advantages of third-party cameras:

• ✅ No watermarks or logos MIUI.
• ✅ Additional functions (night mode, HDR+, RAW).
• ✅ Possibility of fine-tuning of shooting parameters.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Not all functions of the main camera can work (for example, for example, AI-Regimes or the Magic of Cloning).
• ❌ Possible focusing or stabilization bugs.

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Before installing the GCam, check compatibility with your model on the 4PDA or XDA Developers forums.Some versions may not support all Redmi 9 camera modules (e.g., a macro lens).

Method: Removal of inscriptions in post-processing

If all previous methods did not work or you do not want to risk settings of the smartphone, you can delete the inscription after shooting with the help of photo editors.

The best tools for removing watermarks:

• 🖌️ Adobe Photoshop Express – the tool Correct or Cloning will help to remove small tags.
• 📱 Snapseed – Healing function for point removal of text.
• 🌐 Remove.bg (online) – if the inscription is on a homogeneous background, the service can automatically remove it.
• 🤖 PicsArt – Cloning and Blurring Tools for Label Masking.

Step-by-step instructions for Snapseed:

1. Open the photo in the app.
2. Select the Treatment tool (the patch icon).
3. Increase the scale and swipe the inscription.
4. If the label is large, use the treatment + brush combination for a more accurate result.
5. Save the processed image.

For complex cases (for example, if the inscription is superimposed on the details of the image), you can use neural networks:

• 🤖 Fotor – Removal of objects based on AI.
• 🖼️ Luminar AI — automatically fills the area without a label, taking into account the environment.

⚠️ Attention: Removing watermarks in post-processing can degrade image quality, especially if the label was on a textured background (grass, asphalt, fabric!

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The side of the camera application (such as GCam) is the safest way to avoid watermarks without tampering with system files, but manual configuration of the XML configuration file may be required to work properly.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing inscriptions on the camera Xiaomi Redmi 9