Modern Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones are famous for their impressive cameras that can create professional shots. However, many users are annoyed by the automatic “Shot on Xiaomi” or “Shot on Redmi” that appears in the corner of each frame.
There are several ways to solve this problem, ranging from simply turning off the feature in settings to using third-party editors to remove the stamp already applied. The choice of method depends on whether you want to prevent the appearance of a sign in future pictures or you need to save already taken frames. In this article, we will discuss all the available options, including hidden settings and specialized software.
It’s worth noting that the interface of the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS may vary slightly depending on the Android version and device model. However, the camera logic remains the same for the entire ecosystem. We’ll look at universal algorithms that will help you remove unnecessary elements and enjoy clean images without watermarks.
Disabling the watermark in a standard chamber
The easiest and most correct way to get rid of the label is to prevent the system from adding it initially, so you don't have to be a technician, you just have to find the appropriate switch in the settings menu, which is usually hidden shallowly, but because of the abundance of other options, users often miss it.
Open the Camera app and look at the top of the screen, and you click on the three horizontal bars (menu) icon in the top right corner, and in the list that opens, select Settings, and that's where all the settings are, including video quality, photo resolution and watermarks.
In the settings menu, scroll through the list to the frame design section. Find the option "Watermark" or "Add a watermark." Next to it will be a slider. If it is active (blue or green), just tap it to deactivate. After that, the sign will stop appearing in new pictures.
Note that in some versions of MIUI firmware, watermark settings can be moved to a separate submenu or have enhanced functionality. For example, there may be an option to add a phone model or current date and time. Make sure you turn off branding and not other useful metadata if you need it.
☑️ Checking camera settings
Use of unstamped shooting modes
Interesting fact: in some use cases, the standard Xiaomi camera does not watermark even when the feature is on, which is because certain shooting modes involve professional processing or specific use of the frame, where the logo is considered redundant.
For example, when you turn on Pro mode or manual exposure settings, the system often ignores the command to add a stamp by default. This is logical, since the user choosing the manual mode is likely to plan further processing of the image, and the sign may not be present when shooting in RAW format, which stores raw data from the matrix.
If you need to take a picture urgently and you're too lazy to get into the settings, try switching to Portrait or Night Shooting mode. Depending on the software version, the algorithm may not have to put a logo on these modes, especially if the Portrait Improvement or Night Vision feature is enabled, but this is not a guaranteed method and should be tested on a particular model.
Why does the sign appear in RAW?
Removal of the sign from already finished photos
If the watermark is already in the photos, disabling the feature in the settings will not help. You will have to use retouching tools. Fortunately, Xiaomi Gallery has a fairly powerful editor built in that allows you to quickly remove unnecessary objects, including text.
Open the photo you want in the Gallery app and click on the Change button (usually a pencil or slider icon). In the bottom menu, select the Lasto tool or Retouch tool. In some versions, it may be called Remove Objects. The way it works is simple: you paint over the area with text, and the algorithm replaces it with neighboring pixels.
To remove effectively, it's important to be careful. Don't try to erase all the text in one motion. zoom in and process the letters in turn or in small areas. This will allow the algorithm to better analyze the background and make the replacement less noticeable. If the background is uniform (for example, the sky or the wall), the result will be perfect.
⚠️ Note: When removing a watermark on a complex background (grass, tissue texture, people's faces), the algorithm can create a porridge of pixels.
Third-party applications for object removal
An embedded editor is not always enough, especially if the watermark is placed against a heterogeneous background or overlaps important details of the image, in which case specialized applications from Google Play, using artificial intelligence algorithms to reconstruct the image, come to the rescue.
- 📱 TouchRetouch is one of the best paid apps that's designed to remove unnecessary objects, and it can quickly remove lines and points, and it's perfect for clearing the angles of photos from text.
- 🎨 Snapseed is a free and powerful Google editor, and the Point Tool hides small defects, it works a little harder than TouchRetouch, but it delivers great results in the right hands.
- ✨ Retouch is another popular option with a simple interface that allows you to highlight areas of lasso or brush and automatically fill them with background content.
The way these applications work is similar: you upload a photo, you select a deletion tool, you paint over the watermark area, and artificial intelligence analyzes the environment and generates substitution, and in most cases, the result looks natural, and the interference is only noticeable when you zoom in.
Comparison of watermark removal methods
To make it easier for you to choose the right way, we have prepared a comparison table that will help you estimate the time spent, the need to install additional software and the quality of the result for each method.
| Method | Need for PO | Difficulty | Quality of the result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disconnection in settings | Not required | Low. | Perfect (no sign) |
| Built-in editor | Xiaomi Gallery | Medium | Good (on a simple background) |
| Annexes (Snapseed) | Installation required | Tall. | Excellent (requires skill) |
| Online services | browser | Low. | Average (depending on the server) |
As you can see from the table, prevention is always better than treatment. However, if you've already taken the photos, the built-in editor will be the first choice because of the speed of access. For connoisseurs of quality and complex cases, third-party applications like Snapseed will become indispensable.
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The best way to deal with a watermark is to turn it off in the camera settings before shooting, this will save you editing time.
Frequent Questions and Challenges (FAQ)
Users often encounter nuances that are not described in the standard instructions, and here are the answers to the most popular questions about watermarks on Xiaomi devices.