Photos from Xiaomi Redmi Note phones often contain a watermark with the model name — a standard MIUI feature that the manufacturer adds to “brand” photos. However, not everyone likes to see beautiful shots flaunt text like “Shot on Redmi Note 12 Pro+.” Fortunately, there are several ways to remove this inscription, from turning off the feature in the camera settings to post-processing photos.
In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for different versions of MIUI (12 to 14), including hidden settings, third-party applications and manual metadata editing. Particular attention will be paid to secure methods that do not require root rights and do not damage the source files. If you want to maintain original quality of images, choose a method without compression.
Before you start, check the MIUI version on your device: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. This depends on the availability of certain features.
1. Disabling the watermark in the camera settings
The easiest way is to deactivate the automatic watermarking right in the Camera app, a method that works on most Redmi Note models (from Note 8 to Note 13) with MIUI 12 and later, but in some regional firmwares the option may be hidden.
To find the setting:
- 📷 Open the Camera app and tap the icon ⚙️ Settings (or swipe up/down on the screen, depending on the model).
- 🔍 Scroll down to the Watermark section (or Camera Signature in older versions).
- ❌ Turn off the switch next to the option “Add model name” or “Watermark Xiaomi".
- 🔄 Restart the camera app to make changes take effect.
If the option is not on the menu, try updating the Camera app via Google Play or check for MIUI updates in Settings → System Update.
⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Redmi Note 9 Pro with a MIUI (11) the watermark option may be called "Device Signature" and may be placed under the "Additional" submenu.
2.Use of the "Professional" (Manual) mode
If the basic settings do not have the option to disable the watermark, try to take a photo in manual mode. In most MIUI firmware, the model signature is added only in automatic modes (Photo, Portrait, Night), but not in the Professional (Manual).
How to do this:
- Open the camera and select the Professional (or Manual) mode.
- Set the settings manually (ISO, shutter speed, white balance) or leave the default values.
- Take a picture - there will be no watermark on it.
The downside of the method: In Professional mode, some processing functions (such as HDR or night mode) are disabled, so the quality may differ from automatic shots.
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If you need photos without a watermark, but with automatic settings, try taking a picture in Professional mode first, and then apply filters in the Gallery or Google Photos app.
3. Removal of watermark by appendices
If previous methods didn't work or you want to remove the inscription from the photos you've taken, use third-party apps. We tested several tools and selected the most effective ones:
| Annex | Deleting method | Keeps EXIF. | Requires root. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snapseed | Instrument for correction (cloning) | ❌ No. | ❌ No. |
| Adobe Photoshop Express | Spot replacement function | ❌ No. | ❌ No. |
| EXIF Eraser | Deletion of metadata (including watermark) | ❌ No. | ❌ No. |
| Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools | Shutdown through ADB-team | ✅ Yes. | ❌ No. |
For most users, Snapseed (free, from Google) is the best option.
- Install Snapseed from Google Play.
- Open the photo in the app and select the Correction tool (Brush icon).
- Scale up on the watermarked areas and swipe through the text – the app automatically clones adjacent pixels.
- Save the result in the new file (so you don't lose the original).
⚠️ Note: When editing in Snapseed or Photoshop Express, source metadata EXIF If you're interested in the date of the shooting or the camera parameters, use this. EXIF Eraser only to remove watermark without touching other tags.
4. Editing EXIF-Data (for advanced users)
The watermark in the photos of Xiaomi Redmi Note is often stored not as part of the image, but as metadata in EXIF format. This means that it can be removed without loss of quality by editing the file structure.
- 💻 ExifTool (for PCs, installation is required)
- 📱 EXIF Eraser (Android) free)
- 🌐 Online EXIF Viewer (web services like exif.viewer)
Instructions for EXIF Eraser (Android):
- Install the app from Google Play.
- Select a photo and click EXIF Analysis.
- Find the lines that mention Xiaomi, Redmi, or WaterMark.
- Select them and click Remove selected tags.
- Save the file with the new name.
For ExifTool (PC), use the command:
exiftool -WaterMark= -Make= -Model= -Software= "your photo.jpg"This command will remove all tags associated with the brand and watermark, but will save the rest of the metadata (date, GPS, etc.).
What is EXIF and why is it important to keep it?
5. Disabling watermark via ADB (no root)
For users willing to work with the console, there is a way to permanently disable the watermark via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that does not require root rights, but requires connecting the phone to a computer.
Step-by-step:
- Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Go to Settings → About Phone. Press 7 times on MIUI Version to activate Developer Mode. Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers and enable USB Debugging.
ADB-driver
adb shell settings put global watermark_enabled 0Reboot the phone.
Once you have completed the command, the watermark will no longer be added to new photos. To return it, use the same command, replacing 0 with 1.
Install ADB-PC drivers
Enable debugging over USB on your phone
Connect your phone to the original cable
Check the connection with the adb device command
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⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Note models (e.g. Note) 10S) post-refresh MIUI setting ADB If the watermark appears again, repeat the command.
Alternative methods: pruning and reconservation
If you need to remove the watermark urgently, and there is no time to install applications, use the standard tools:
Method 1: Pruning (crop)
- 🖼️ Open a photo in the Xiaomi Gallery.
- 📏 Click Edit → Pruning.
- ✂️ Cut the edge with a watermark (usually it is on the bottom right).
- 💾 Save it as a new photo.
Method 2: Resaving through messengers
Some messengers (for example, Telegram) when sending photos compress them and delete them. EXIF-data, including watermark:
- Send a photo to yourself in Telegram (in File mode, not Photo mode).
- Download it back to the phone.
- There will be no watermark, but the quality will deteriorate slightly.
These methods are suitable for single photos, but are inconvenient for mass processing. For batch removal of watermarks, it is better to use Snapseed or EXIF Eraser.
7 What should I do if nothing helps?
If none of these methods worked, the following reasons are possible:
- 🔄 Regional Firmware: On some versions MIUI For India or China, the watermark option is blocked. Try to reflash the phone to the global version.
- 🔒 Manufacturer policy: New models (e.g. Redmi Note 13 Pro)+) You can have a watermark sewn into the firmware, and then you can only manually edit each image.
- 📱 Failure of settings: Sometimes it helps to reset the camera settings. To do this, clear the application data Settings → Annexes → Camera. → Warehouse → Clear the data.
If you’re willing to take drastic measures, consider installing custom firmware (like Pixel Experience or LineageOS) that doesn’t have Xiaomi watermarks by default, but the process requires unlocking the bootloader and may be unwarranted.
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Before installing custom firmware, back up your data via Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. This is the only way to return photos and settings if something goes wrong.