How to remove the name Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 from the pictures: the full guide

Photos with Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 automatically store the name of the device model in metadata — this is a standard MIUI feature that helps sort photos by device. However, many users want to remove this label: someone because of privacy, someone before posting on social networks, and someone just doesn’t like the extra information in the file properties. In this article, we will analyze all the working methods, including hidden camera settings, manual editing EXIF and specialized applications.

It's important to understand that the model name is part of the EXIF metadata that is embedded in the file when you shoot, and you can delete it both before you create the image (disable saving) and after you edit. We tested all the methods on the Redmi Note 9 with the latest MIUI versions (including MIUI 14), so the instructions are relevant for 2026. If you use custom firmware or the old version of the shell, some menu items may differ.

Why Redmi Note 9 Adds the Name of the Model

The EXIF device name embedding feature was introduced in early versions of MIUI as part of the media file management system.

• 📌 Quickly find photos by device in the gallery (filter "Made on Redmi Note 9").
• 🔍 Tracking which gadget was taken the picture (useful when using multiple phones).
• 🛠️ Automatically apply presets for specific models (e.g., color correction for Samsung matrix) ISOCELL Redmi Note 9).

However, for most users, this label is useless, and in some cases even harmful. For example, when selling a phone through Avito or Yula, a buyer can see the real model of the device in the photo properties, which makes it difficult to resell. In addition, the name of the smartphone in EXIF can give out your geolocation (by comparing the model with the sales region) or be used for targeted advertising.

⚠️ Note: Removal of the model name from EXIF It doesn't affect the quality of the image, but it can knock sorting off in some galleries (like Google Photos). If you use cloud backup services, check first if it will disrupt your system of organizing photos.

Method 1: Disable model saving in camera settings

The easiest method is to prevent the camera from adding the device name to the metadata before shooting. In Redmi Note 9, this option is hidden in additional parameters, and its path depends on the version of MIUI:

For MIUI 12-14:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Touch the gears. ⚙️ in the upper right corner (or swipe up from the bottom panel).
3. Go to Settings → Further → Metadata.
4. Turn off the switch to Save device information.

For MIUI 11 and older:

• Launch the camera. → Settings (cogs).
• Select Shooting Options → Save EXIF data.
• Uncheck the box from the device model.

After that, the new photos will not contain the name Redmi Note 9 in the metadata, but the old pictures will remain unchanged - they must be edited separately (see Methods 2 and 3).

Disable model saving in camera settings

Check the MIUI version (the path to settings may be different)

Reboot your phone after changes (recommended)

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Method 2: Delete the model name through EXIF editing

If you have already taken a photo and the tag needs to be removed, you will have to edit the metadata manually, both standard Xiaomi tools and third-party apps will do this, and we recommend using EXIF Editor (free on Google Play) or the built-in MIUI gallery.

Through the standard MIUI gallery:

1. Open the photo in the Gallery app.
2. Press three points. ⋮ → Details (or Information).
3. Scroll to the device block and touch the pencil ✏️.
4. Remove the text in the Model field and save the changes.

Through EXIF Editor (for batch processing):

• 📱 Install the app from Google Play.
• 📂 Select a photo or folder with images.
• 🔍 Find the Model field (in the Device section).
• ❌ Remove the value or replace it with arbitrary text (e.g., Camera").
• 💾 Save the changes (the application will create a copy of the file).

⚠️ Attention: When editing EXIF A copy of the file is always created through third-party applications, and the original remains unchanged, protecting against the accidental deletion of important metadata (for example, the date of the shooting or the date of the shooting). GPS-coordinate).

Method 3: Use a PC to Massively Remove EXIF

If you need to clear hundreds of photos (for example, before uploading to the cloud), it is more convenient to use a computer, for this purpose, ExifTool (for advanced users) or XnView MP (with a graphical interface) are suitable.

Through XnView MP (Windows/macOS/Linux):

1. Download the program from the official website and install.
2. Import the photo to the program (drop the folder).
3. Select files → Tools → Change metadata.
4. In the Model field, delete the value or enter a replacement (e.g., "Unknown").
5. Save the changes (Apply).

Through ExifTool (for experienced users):

exiftool -Model= -Make= -overwrite_original"C:\Photos\*.jpg"

This command will remove the Model (model) and Make (manufacturer) fields from all of them. JPG in the folder indicated. -overwrite_original saves changes to the original files - without it, the program will create copies with the suffix " original".

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Before mass editing EXIF, back up your photo. Some programs (like Lightroom) can reset color correction settings when metadata changes.

What else can be removed from EXIF on the Redmi Note 9

Besides the name of the model, the metadata of the Xiaomi photo is stored in a lot of other information, some of which is useful (for example, the date of the shooting), and some may violate privacy.

• 📍 GPS-coordinates – show the exact location of the shooting (delete before posting on social networks).
• 📅 Date and time – if you want to hide when the photo was taken.
• 📱 Serial number of the device – a unique identifier of your smartphone.
• 🔧 Shooting parameters (exposure, ISO, Aperture – if you don’t want others to know the settings.

To completely anonymize your photos, use apps like Metadata Remover (Android) or ImageOptim (macOS), which delete all metadata in one click, but remember that you can't recover the information after that.

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Only if the photos are important

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Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When dealing with metadata, users often face some problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

1. After editing EXIF, the photo stopped opening, and the reason was that the file was damaged when saved, use programs that create copies (such as EXIF Editor), or check the integrity after the changes.
2. The model name comes back after the restart. The reason: reset the camera settings. After you turn off the Save Device Information option, restart the phone and take a test shot.
3. I can't find the EXIF settings in MIUI. Reason: old firmware or custom build. Upgrade to the latest MIUI 14 or use third-party apps.

If you’re using a Redmi Note 9 Pro or Redmi Note 9S, the path to settings may be different due to different camera versions. In these models, the option is sometimes hidden in Camera Settings → Advanced → Privacy.

Alternative methods: conversion and resaving

If you don't want to edit EXIF, you can simply resave the photo in a different format or through a different software, which automatically deletes all metadata:

• 🖼️ Screenshot. Open the photo on your phone, take a screenshot. + Power, cut the extra, the new file will be gone. EXIF.
• 🌐 Download to social media. Most platforms (VK, Instagram, Telegram automatically clear metadata when uploaded, but the quality of the photo may deteriorate.
• 📥 Sending yourself by mail. Some email services (like Gmail) are being dropped. EXIF sending-in.

The downside of these methods is the loss of quality due to recompression, and if original resolutions (e.g. printing) are important, it is better to use specialized tools from Methods 2 and 3.

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Resaving a photo through a screenshot or social media removes ALL metadata, not just the model name, which is convenient, but reduces the image quality.

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