How to remove the camera inscription on Xiaomi: from the watermark to the date

Watermarks, a date or a Xiaomi logo in photos and videos can ruin even the best shot, and this is especially annoying when you want to share a picture on social media or type it, because the extra labels look unprofessional and distract attention. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to turn them off, and in some cases, third-party tools will help.

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones running MIUI are the default devices that add device model, date, and even geolocation information to your images (if enabled). In newer firmware versions, the watermark can appear automatically in Document, Portrait, or AI modes. But not everyone knows that this feature can be deactivated, temporarily or permanently. Next, we'll look at all the working methods, including hidden settings and technical tricks for experienced users.

If you’ve never changed your default camera settings, it’s likely that the watermark is activated automatically. Depending on Xiaomi’s model (like the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or Xiaomi 13 Ultra), the options may vary slightly, but the general principle remains the same.

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1. Disabling the watermark through camera settings

The easiest way to remove the Xiaomi label from the photo is to use the built-in Camera app options, which works on all devices with MIUI 12 and later, including the budget models Redmi and POCO.

Open the Camera app and follow the following steps:

1. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) in the upper right corner or swipe from the right edge of the screen to open the side menu.
2. Go to the Camera Settings section (or Additional settings on some models).
3. Find the Watermark item (may be called Xiaomi Logo or Device Label).
4. Move the slider to the off position.

After that, all new photos will be saved without the brand logo. Please note that this method does not remove watermarks from already taken pictures, only prevents them from appearing on new ones.

Exceptions: On some devices (such as the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra or Redmi K50 Pro), the watermark option may be hidden in the Advanced Settings submenu or Professional Mode. If you do not find an item in the main menu, check:

• 📸 Photo mode → Settings → Watermark
• 🎥 Video mode → Parameters → Labeling device
• 🔍 In the settings search bar, enter the request "watermark"

2. Deletion of date and time from photos

Date and time stamps are customized separately from the Xiaomi logo, and these tags are most often used in Document or Scanner modes, and when shooting using the Time Stamp function, to remove them:

Step 1. Open the Camera app and go to Settings → Date and time (or timestamps).

Step 2. Turn off the options:

• 📅 Date in the photo
• ⏰ Time in the photo
• 📍 Geometry (if you do not need location binding)

On some firmware (for example, MIUI For the global version, these settings can be combined into a single date/time stamp, and if the option is grey and inactive, it is blocked by politicians in the region (for example, in China or India), in which case resetting the camera settings or using the camera will help. ADB-teams (see section 5).

Watermark's off.|Date/time stamp turned off|Screening mode checked (not "Document")|Geolocation is disabled (if not necessary)-->

Important: On custom firmware devices (like Pixel Experience or LineageOS), the paths to settings may be different. If you use alternative software, look for options in the App Settings → Camera section or through the developer menu.

Hidden MIUI settings: how to remove inscriptions through the engineering menu

If the standard methods didn’t work, try using the MTK Engineer Mode or Qualcomm Diag, a method that is suitable for power users and requires caution – wrong actions can lead to camera crashes.

Instructions for devices on Qualcomm processors (most Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO):

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Testing).
3. Scroll down and find the Camera or MMTest section.
4. In the WaterMark (or Stamp) field, change the value from 1 to 0.
5. Save the changes and restart the device.

For devices on MediaTek (e.g. Redmi 9A or POCO C31):

• 🔧 Install the app MTK Engineering Mode from Google Play.
• 📱 Go to Hardware Testing → Camera.
• 🔍 Find the Enable Watermark and turn it off.

⚠️ Warning: Changing the settings in the engineering menu can cause the camera to work unstable or even fail.Before experimenting, back up the data via Settings → System system → Backup.

4. Removal of inscriptions from already taken photos

If a watermark or date is already in the images, you can remove them after the fact with the help of graphic editors. Let's consider the most effective ways for Xiaomi devices.

Method 1: Built-in MIUI editor

The Gallery’s proprietary application in MIUI has the basic tools for retouching:

1. Open the photo in the Gallery and click Edit (pencil icon).
2. Choose the Cloning or Replacement tool (two-circle icon).
3. Scroll around the watermark and highlight the clean area next to it – the algorithm will automatically replace the inscription.
4. Save the changes (select Save as a copy to avoid losing the original).

Method 2: Third-party applications

For more accurate processing, use specialized programs:

⚠️ Note: When editing watermarked photos, do not save changes over the original – always use the option Save as a copy.

On Xiaomi devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi K60 Pro), the built-in gallery editor supports Magic Eraser AI tool, which automatically removes watermarks without manual processing. To activate it, update the Gallery app to the latest version via Google Play.

5 Advanced Methods: ADB and System File Modification

If standard methods did not help (for example, on Xiaomi with custom firmware or blocked settings), you can use the ADB-These methods require an unlocked bootloader and root rights (on some devices, it is enough to enable Debugging by Root). USB).

Method 1: Disabling the watermark through ADB

Connect your phone to your PC, install the Android SDK Platform-Tools and execute the commands:

adb shell


settings put global camera_watermark_enabled 0




settings put global camera_date_stamp_enabled 0

To apply the changes, restart the device. If the commands don't work, check for superuser rights (root) or try an alternative method:

adb shell am start -n com.android.camera/.settings.CameraSettings


adb shell input tap 500 1000 # Watermark button coordinates (may differ)

Method 2: Editing the build.prop file

This method is suitable for users with root rights:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer).
2. Open /system/build.prop file in the text editor.
3. Add the lines: ro.camera.watermark.enable=0 ro.camera.datestamp.enable=0
4. Save the changes, set the rights 644 and restart the device.

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Before editing build.prop, back it up! a syntax error can lead to a bootloop (cyclic phone reboot).

Method 3: Removal via Magisk (for stitched devices)

If your Xiaomi has Magisk, install the Xiaomi Debloater module or Universal Watermark Disabler from the Magisk Modules repository.These modules automatically disable watermarks at the system level.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you try to remove the tags from the Xiaomi camera, users often face typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to solve them.

Problem 1: Watermark is missing but reappears after MIUI update

This is because the camera settings are reset after the update.

• 🔄 Re-disable the watermark in the camera settings.
• 📱 Check if your license has been revoked. ADB (If necessary, repeat the commands again).
• 🔧 If the problem repeats, roll back to the previous version. MIUI Use the Magisk module to block camera updates.

Problem 2: Watermark settings are not available (gray)

Causes and solutions:

• 🌍 Regional restrictions: On some firmware (e.g. Chinese or Indian version) MIUI) The solution is a region change via Settings. → Additionally. → Region (select Russia or Global).
• 🔒 Enterprise policies: If the device is linked to a work account (e.g., via Mi Enterprise), the watermark can be forced to turn on.
• 📱 Castom firmware: In informal assemblies MIUI The solution is to flash the original software through Fastboot.

Problem 3: After editing the photo, artifacts remain

If blurred areas or texture inconsistencies appear in the graphic editor when removing a watermark, try:

• 🎨 Use the Cloning tool (in Snapseed or Photoshop) with a smaller radius.
• 🖼️ Apply the Blurr filter to the problem area, and then increase the sharpness.
• 🔍 Scale up and process pixel-by-pixel inscriptions (for small logos).

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If the watermark returns after each MIUI update, consider installing custom firmware (like Pixel Experience) where this feature is not the default.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions