How to remove the name of the phone from the photos Xiaomi: all working methods

Screenshots or photos from Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones often contain an intrusive watermark with the model name — for example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or Xiaomi 13 Ultra. This tag is automatically added by MIUI firmware and can spoil the appearance of the frame, especially if you share pictures on social networks or use them for work. Unlike other brands where watermarks are turned off in two clicks, Xiaomi this process depends on the shell version, device model and even the firmware region.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to remove a watermark, from standard MIUI 14/15 settings to manually editing system files (for advanced users), and why a sign can appear even after a shutdown, and how to avoid returning it after a firmware update. Importantly, some methods require unlocking the bootloader or root rights, which can affect the warranty — we’ll note these cases separately.

Why Xiaomi Adds Watermarks to Photos and Screenshots

Xiaomi’s trademark watermark is not just a marketing ploy; it has a few practical reasons:

• 📱 Device Identification: The sign helps distinguish original Xiaomi shots from fake ones (relevant for reviews or aftermarket sales).
• 🛡️ Protection against fraudsters: in some regions (for example, India, China) watermarks are used to confirm the authenticity of the device in warranty service.
• 📊 Statistics: Xiaomi analyzes the popularity of models in different countries.
• 🔄 Reference to MIUI: The sign reminds of the branded functions of the camera (for example, AI-regime 50MP Mode).

However, for most users, this feature is useless and sometimes harmful, for example, a watermark can:

• 🚫 Overlap important details on screenshots (buttons, text, interface elements).
• 📸 To spoil the composition of photos, especially in professional shooting.
• 🔍 Issuance of a phone model in situations where it is undesirable (for example, when selling a device).

Since 2022, Xiaomi has been gradually removing watermarks from global firmware, but in some regions (e.g. China, India) they remain the default, and the sign may return after a MIUI update or reset.

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Method 1: Disabling the watermark in the camera settings (MIUI 14/15)

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI options, which works on most modern devices (2021 and later) with global or European firmware. Importantly, this item may not be available in the Chinese versions of MIUI.

Instructions:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Touch the gears. ⚙️ in the upper right corner (or swipe left to access settings).
3. Go to Camera Settings → Watermark (or Watermark in English).
4. Turn off the slider next to Add a watermark.
5. For screenshots: go to Settings → Additional → Screenshots and deactivate the option to Show device information.

If Watermark is not on the menu, your firmware does not support switching off through settings. In this case, try other ways from this article.

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⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro with Chinese firmware), disabling the watermark through settings leads to automatic return of the label after rebooting. ADB or editing system files.

Method 2: Removing watermarks via ADB (without root)

If standard settings don't work, you can disable the watermark using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that doesn't require root rights, but requires connecting the phone to a computer, suitable for all devices on MIUI 12-15.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📦 Google's Platform Tools utility (includes adb).
• ⚙️ Included Debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Settings → Additionally. → For developers).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.


2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with Platform Tools.




3. Enter a command to check the connection:




adb devices




(The name of your device should appear).




4. execute the command to disable the watermark:




adb shell settings put global watermark_enabled 0




5. For screenshots, use the additional command:




adb shell settings put global screenshot_watermark_enabled 0




6. Reboot the phone.

If the watermark returns after the reboot, try the alternative command:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.camera

This command disables the standard Camera app, but you can use third-party alternatives (like Google Camera or Open Camera).

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Before using ADB, back up your data via Settings → Memory → Backup. In rare cases, commands can cause system applications to crash.

Method 3: Editing system files (root required)

For users with unlocked bootloaders and root rights, there is a radical method: removing the watermark by editing system files, which permanently removes the label, but requires caution: wrong actions can lead to the collapse of the system.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/product/overlay/ or /vendor/overlay/.
3. Find files with names: MiuiSystemUIOverlay.apk ConfigWatermarkOverlay.apk CameraWatermarkOverlay.apk

.bak

MiuiSystemUIOverlay.apk.bak

Reset the device.

If there are errors after the reboot (for example, the camera is not working), return the files to their original names.

⚠️ Note: Editing system files can cause soft-brick (the phone will only boot in fastboot).If you are not sure about your actions, use the method of using the system. ADB Also remember that root is not warranty-free on most Xiaomi devices.

Method 4: Using third-party cameras (without root)

If you don't want to mess around with the system settings, the easiest way out is to install an alternative app for shooting. Most third-party cameras don't add watermarks, and also offer advanced features (for example, an alternative camera, RAW-shooting).

The best options for Xiaomi:

• 📷 Google Camera (GCam) – Ported versions for Xiaomi are often better than the standard camera. download from trusted sources (e.g. Celso Azevedo).
• 🎥 Open Camera – Open source software with support HDR And night mode. Available on Google Play.
• 🖼️ Footage – camera with professional settings (suitable for video shooting).
• 🔍 ProCam X supports DNG and manual focusing.

How to install Google Camera:

1. Download the GCam version for your model (for example, BSG GCam will suit the Redmi Note 12 Pro+).
2. Install. APK-File (Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings) → Annexes → Special access).
3. Open GCam and adjust the settings manually (it is recommended to disable HDR+ Enhanced for stable operation).

Advantages of third-party cameras:

• ✅ No watermarks.
• ✅ More control over the shooting (e.g. exposure, ISO).
• ✅ Better processing HDR Nighttime photos (compared to a standard camera) MIUI).

⚠️ Note: Some versions of Google Camera may not support an ultra-wide module or macro camera on Xiaomi's budget models.

Method 5: Manual removal of watermark from finished photos

If a watermark is already added to the images, it can be removed after the fact with editors, which is suitable for single photographs, but does not solve the problem globally.

Destruction tools:

• 🖌️ Adobe Photoshop (Platch Tool or Recovery Brush).
• 📱 Snapseed (free app for mobile retouching).
• 🌐 Remove.bg (online service for removing watermarks and backgrounds).
• 🤖 PicsArt (automatic removal of objects with photos).

Step-by-step instructions for Snapseed:

1. Open the photo in Snapseed and select the Correction tool.
2. Click on Selective Correction and circle the watermark.
3. Reduce Exposure and Contrast settings to −100 to make the sign transparent.
4. Use the Healing Brush tool to paint over the remaining artifacts.
5. Keep the result in high resolution.

For mass processing, Photoshop with action (Action) is suitable:

1. Open the photo in Photoshop.


2. Create a new layer and highlight the watermark with the tool "Rectangular area".




3. Apply "Content-dependent filling" (Shift+F5).




4. Save the steps as Action and apply to all photos in the folder (File → Automation → Packet processing).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When removing a watermark, users often face typical problems, and here's how to solve them:

Additional advice:

• 🔄 If the watermark only appears in screenshots, check the settings in Settings → Additionally. → Screenshots – sometimes there is a separate switch hidden there.
• 📲 On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) watermark is added only in mode 50MP. Switch to the switch. 12MP camera-setting.
• 🔧 If nothing helps, try resetting the camera settings (Settings) → Annexes → Camera. → Warehouse → Clear the data).

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On devices with MIUI 14+ watermark is often tied to branded shooting modes (for example, AI-Turn them off in the camera settings to avoid automatically adding a tag.

FAQ: Frequent questions