How to remove the signature on the photo Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: Full instructions

Xiaomi’s current smartphones, including the popular Redmi Note 9, feature powerful cameras that can capture spectacular images. However, many users are annoyed by the automatic labeling of the device model that appears in the corner of each shot, a watermark that can disrupt the composition of a photo, especially if you plan to share or print pictures on social networks.

Fortunately, the developers have made it possible to disable this feature in the standard camera app. The setup process does not require root rights or installing third-party software. Just know where the desired switch is hidden in the settings menu. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the steps necessary to keep your photos clean from unnecessary inscriptions.

It’s worth noting that the MIUI shell interface may vary slightly depending on the version of the Android operating system, but the logic of the Camera application remains the same for the entire line of devices of the brand, and we will consider both the basic method of disabling and additional nuances that will help to avoid common errors in configuration.

Why manufacturers add watermarks to photos

The practice of adding a device model signature to the corner of a photo comes from the world of professional photography. Companies like Leica, Hasselblad and Canon have used it for decades for marketing. When users share photos online, the brand gets free advertising, and the owner of the picture gets a sense of belonging to high quality.

In the smartphone segment, Xiaomi has taken this path to highlight the capabilities of its cameras. On the Redmi Note 9, the signature usually looks like "Shot on Xiaomi" or "Shot on Redmi." For some, it's a way to demonstrate that the photo is made on a good gadget, but for most, it's unnecessary visual noise.

It's important to understand that a watermark is a software overlay that doesn't affect the quality of the matrix or the optics. It's just the text generated by the software when the file is saved, so deleting it is completely safe for the device and doesn't cause a loss of warranty.

Where to find the watermark settings in the camera

To get rid of the label, you don't have to search for hidden engineering menus or download suspicious utilities. All the necessary tools are already built into the standard application. The first step is to open the Camera app on your Redmi Note 9. Make sure you're in normal photography mode, rather than in bokeh video or portrait mode, although settings are often synchronized.

In the upper right corner of the screen, you'll see an icon that has three horizontal bars, which is the entrance to the main settings menu, and you'll click on it and you'll be taken to a list of options where you can change the resolution, turn on the grid, set the timer, and of course, manage the watermarks, and the interface here is intuitive, but it requires attention.

Sometimes people confuse the camera settings with the gallery settings. It's important to remember that the watermark is added when you're shooting, not when you're viewing. So you need to look for the switch in the photo-creating app, and if you try to find this option in the editor of the finished image, you won't find it.

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If the menu icon (three bars) doesn’t show up, try turning the phone into horizontal mode or swiping the notification curtain down to hide unnecessary interface elements.

Step-by-step instructions for disabling the signature

The deactivation process takes only a few seconds, if you know the exact sequence of actions. Below is a detailed instruction to help you remove (watermark) on your device. Follow each step carefully so that you do not miss the desired menu item.

Open the Camera app first. Click on the three bar menu icon in the top right corner. In the list that opens, select Settings, which is usually indicated by a gear, and you will see a long list of options divided into logical groups.

Scroll down to a section that might be called General or just at the top of the settings list. Find a switch called Watermark. Next to it is a small smartphone icon. Put the slider in an inactive position (gray).

Once you turn off this switch, the changes take effect instantly. You don't need to reboot your phone. Now, with each new shot, the system will keep the image clean without adding "Shot on Redmi" text.

⚠️ Note: On some versions of the firmware MIUI The item may be called "Device Model" or have an icon that looks like a phone. If you don't see the word "Watermark," look for any item associated with the device identification in the photo.

Configure additional camera parameters

While you’re in the camera settings menu, you should also look at other options that can improve the quality of your shots on the Redmi Note 9. Often users turn off the watermark, but forget to configure other important features that affect the final result.

You can find the Save Location option in the same settings menu, and if you like to sort photos by location or share geotags with friends, make sure that it's activated, but if you value privacy, you'd better leave it off so that the file metadata doesn't contain the coordinates of your home.

It is also recommended to check the settings of the save format. In some modes, shooting in HEIF or RAW format is available. RAW format stores maximum information from the matrix, which gives ample opportunities for post-processing, but such files take up much more space in the memory of the device.

Problems with the lack of a watermark

Sometimes users find that the switch described above is simply not on the menu, and this can be due to several reasons: First, on some global versions of MIUI firmware for certain regions, this item may be hidden or moved by developers.

Second, the lack of option may be due to the use of a third-party camera app. If you have installed Google Camera (GCam) or another shooting program, the settings will be inside that particular app, not in the standard Xiaomi camera.

If you use a standard app and there is no item, try updating the Camera app through the GetApps store or Google Play. It is also worth checking for system updates in the Settings section → About Phone → MIUI version. Often interface bugs are fixed in security patches.

⚠️ Note: Do not attempt to delete system files or change settings through ADB To hide the logo, unless you are an experienced user, this can lead to unstable camera performance or a bootloop (cyclical reboot).

Alternative ways to remove inscriptions

If you can't software-disable the caption for some reason, or if you need to remove the watermark from the image you've taken, there are other methods. You can use the built-in gallery editor or third-party apps for finished photos.

Xiaomi has a Lastik feature or retouch tools. Open a photo, click Change → Magic → Lastick. Swipe through the text, and AI algorithms will try to replace the inscription with the background. The result depends on the complexity of the background under the text.

For batch processing of a large number of photos, it is better to use applications like TouchRetouch or online services. However, the most effective way is to still prevent the appearance of a sign by properly setting the camera before shooting, as described in the previous article.-->

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The most effective way is to prevent the sign from appearing by properly setting the camera before shooting, as described in the previous sections.

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