How to remove the signature on the photo Xiaomi Redmi: the complete guide

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face an obsession with the system: automatically adding a watermark to each photo taken. This signature, containing the name of the device model, can annoy photographers who appreciate the purity of the frame, or simply interfere with the publication of photos on social networks. Fortunately, the shells of MIUI and the new HyperOS provide the ability to disable this feature with regular means, but finding the right setting can take time due to the peculiarities of the localization of the menu.

There are several scenarios where user intervention is required, sometimes you just need to remove the Xiaomi or Redmi logo in the corner, and in other cases, remove the date and time stamp, which is also activated by default in some shooting modes, and we will take a look at everything from standard camera settings to using third-party software to edit already finished shots if the moment was missed.

In this guide, we will take a detailed look at the algorithms for different firmware versions, where the watermark switch is hidden, how to adjust the time stamp settings and what to do if standard methods do not work. Careful follow-up will help you take professional shots without unnecessary design elements right out of the box.

Disabling the watermark in the standard Camera app

The easiest and most correct way to get rid of the phone model is to change the settings of the Camera app itself.This method does not require any additional software installation and works on all current versions of MIUI. However, the location of the switch can vary depending on the regional firmware (Global, China, EEA) and the version of the operating system.

To start, start the Camera app and go to the settings menu, which is usually presented as three horizontal bars or a gear in the upper right or lower corner of the screen. In the list that opens, you need to find the section that answers the additional shooting parameters.

The item you're looking for is most often called "Watermark" or "Watermark." Inside this menu, you'll see a switch that's activated by default. Deactivating this switch will instantly stop adding the logo to new images. It's important to note that this action doesn't affect the photos you've already taken, so other methods will be required for old frames.

It is worth considering that in some updates MIUI developers divided the watermark settings into two types: the main (phone model) and the time stamp. Make sure you turn off the setting that prevents you. If after turning off the settings logo remained, check if a special shooting mode that ignores the general settings is activated.

Setting and removing the time stamp in the pictures

The Time Stamp feature, which overlays the current date and time on the photo, is a feature that is often used for documentary photography, but is not usually needed for artistic purposes, and it is also on the camera settings menu, but it may have its own features.

In the settings menu, find the option “Time stamp” or “Time stamp.” When activating this function, the system will prompt you to choose the display format: only date, only time, or both at once. Completely disabling the option ensures that your landscapes and portraits will not have extra numbers, this is especially true for users who plan to further process the photo in graphic editors.

There is a nuance associated with Pro or Manual settings. In some versions of the firmware, time stamp settings may be duplicated or prioritized in manual shooting modes. If you are actively using manual focus and shutter speed, check the stamp settings separately within the Pro mode interface, if your version of MIUI provides this option.

⚠️ Note: Disabling the watermark and time stamp applies only to new images. Photos taken before the settings change will remain unchanged and editing techniques will be required to remove the inscriptions from them.

Removal of the logo from already finished photos

If you forgot to disable the watermark in advance and you have an archive of images with the Redmi Note or Xiaomi logo, you can remove it using the built-in gallery editor or third-party apps. MIUI powerful enough to effectively retouch small defects, such as text inscriptions in the corner of the frame.

Open the photo you want in the Gallery app and click on the Change button (the pencil or slider icon). In the bottom tool menu, select the category "More" or find a tool called "Lastic", "Retush" or "Magic Eraser" (depending on the shell version). The work algorithm is simple: you paint over the area with the text, and the neural network or the filling algorithm replaces it with the surrounding background.

Complex backgrounds, where the logo is superimposed on the texture or face, may require neat brushwork with a small size. The cloning tool (stamp) in advanced editors allows you to copy a clean section of the image and superimpose it on top of the inscription. This gives a more accurate result than automatic filling, but requires a certain skill.

When retouching, it's important not to overdo it. Excessive blurring or an unnatural filling pattern can get more attention than the writing itself. If the background is uniform (like a sky or a wall), the removal will pass unnoticed. In difficult cases, it's better to use framing if the composition of the frame allows it.

Use of third-party editing applications

When the built-in gallery facilities are scarce, Google Play apps come to the rescue, offering more flexible tools to remove unwanted objects, including manufacturers’ logos, and their popularity is due to their ability to analyze image context and reconstruct remote areas with high accuracy.

One of the leaders in this field is the SnapseedXiaomi app, which automatically selects neighboring pixels to fill the area.

Other popular options include TouchRetouch and Remove & Fix Photo. These applications often use artificial intelligence to get better results. AI algorithms are able to recover complex textures, hair or architectural details that may have been watermarked, making them indispensable for processing important images.

Using third-party software gives you more control over the process, you can fine-tune the transparency of the brush, the stiffness of the edges and the area of impact, which is especially useful if the watermark is located on a heterogeneous background, where automatic algorithms can fail and create artifacts.

Specifics of settings in different versions of MIUI and HyperOS

Xiaomi’s shell interface is constantly updated, and the location of settings can change. In recent versions of HyperOS (based on Android 14), the camera menu has been redesigned for more minimalism, settings can be regrouped, and some options are hidden in the submenu.

Global ROMs typically have a standard structure and are translated into Russian. However, in Chinese versions (China ROM) or stable beta versions, item names may differ. For example, instead of Watermark, the term "Device Model" or "Model watermark" may be used. Searching for keywords in phone settings (through the search bar in system settings) sometimes helps you find the switch you want faster.

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If you can’t find a watermark setting, try searching inside the Camera app itself (if there’s a magnifier) or in the phone’s general settings by typing in a “watermark” or “sign” query.

Also worth remembering is that there are different shooting modes, such as Video, Portrait, Night. The watermark settings can be universal for all modes, but in some rare cases (especially in Video mode), the logo can be registered separately. Check the settings of each frequently used mode to be sure of the purity of the frame.

⚠️ Note: When updating the firmware, the camera settings may reset to factory settings. After a major system update (for example, switching from a new system to a new one). MIUI 14 on HyperOS) recommended to recheck the status of the watermark.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The main conclusion: Disabling the watermark is a one-time setting in the camera menu, which frees your future pictures from unnecessary inscriptions, and for old photos it is most effective to use the tools of retouching in the gallery or Snapseed.