Many owners of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones face a situation where the images taken are automatically marked with the manufacturer's logo. This inscription often appears in the lower corner of the image, indicating the device model or the Mi brand. For some users, this is a way to emphasize the technical capabilities of the gadget, for others, unnecessary decoration, spoiling the frame. owners of flagship lines often want to preserve the aesthetics of the frame, rather than advertise the device.
Fortunately, MIUI and HyperOS provide flexible tools to manage this setting. You don't have to search for complex engineering codes or get super-user rights. You just need to change one setting in the camera menu so that the images no longer contain unnecessary labels. In this article, we will discuss in detail the standard methods of disabling, and also consider options for removing the already applied logo from the finished photos.
Statutory disconnection of the watermark in the app of the Chamber
The easiest and most correct way to avoid logos is to turn off logo formation at the time of shooting. This is an integrated feature available on all modern Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models. The algorithm is the same for most firmware versions, regardless of the year of release of the smartphone.
To do the setup, open the standard Camera app and go to the settings menu. It's usually represented by an icon of three horizontal lines in the top right corner of the screen. In the list that opens, look for "Watermark" or "Time Label." That's where the switch that activates the print of the device model in the picture hides.
Once the feature is disabled, new photos will be created in its pure form. Old photos already saved with the logo cannot be changed by this action — they will require editing methods, which we will discuss below. However, by disabling the option now, you will save yourself from having to edit hundreds of future frames.
⚠️ Note: Some global firmware versions may call the item "Device Label" or be combined with time and geolocation settings.
Removal of the logo from already finished photos
If the images are already taken and the watermark is present in the images, simply switching the camera settings will not help. In this case, you need to use retouching tools. Xiaomi Gallery has a basic but effective editor built in to hide unwanted elements.
Open a photo in the Gallery app and click on the Change button (magic wand icon). In the bottom menu, select the Retouch or Lastik section. Point your finger at the Xiaomi logo area and swipe through it. The AI algorithm will try to reconstruct the background by replacing the text with adjacent pixels.
The quality of removal depends on the complexity of the background: if the logo is on a plain sky or wall, the traces of removal will be invisible. Textured surfaces such as grass or asphalt may require more careful work or the use of third-party applications.
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For the best result when removing a logo against a complex background, use the “Pinpoint Recovery” function in Google Photos or applications like Snapseed, treating the area with small touches.
Use of third-party editing applications
Staff tools don't always do the job perfectly, especially if the watermark overshadows important details of the frame, and in these cases, specialized applications from Google Play come to the rescue, using more advanced algorithms for cloning and filling with content.
One of the leaders in this niche is Google's Snapseed app, which allows you to remove objects of any size, and apps like TouchRetouch, which are designed to remove objects, are also popular, and they allow you to cut the Redmi logo with minimal loss of image quality.
The process of working with these programs is usually intuitive: you choose a deletion tool, you paint over the area with the text, and the application automatically fills it with the appropriate pattern, which takes only a few seconds, but gives a much more professional result than a standard editor.
- 📱 Snapseed – a free powerful editor with a point recovery function.
- 🎨 TouchRetouch is a paid application specializing in removing objects and lines.
- ✨ Adobe Lightroom – a professional tool with the function of healing spots (Healing).
- 🖌️ Meitu – a popular app with many retouching and object removal features.
Comparison of watermark removal methods
The choice of method depends on how many photos you have and how well you need to do the work. If you need to process one photo for social networks, even an online service will do. For batch processing of hundreds of photos, it is better to turn off the function in the settings immediately so as not to waste time on retouching.
Below is a table that compares the main ways to solve a problem, and it will help you quickly determine the tool depending on your situation and quality requirements.
| Method | Difficulty | Quality of the result | Time of processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disconnection in settings | Low. | Perfect (original) | 10 seconds. |
| Gallery Editor | Low. | Average. | 1-2 minutes |
| Annexes (Snapseed) | Medium | High. | 2-5 minutes |
| Online services | Low. | Depends on the algorithm. | 1 minute |
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Automation through third-party cameras
For advanced users who are not comfortable with the standard app, there are alternatives: Installing a third-party camera, such as the Open Camera or Google Camera (GCam), allows you to completely ignore the system settings of Xiaomi watermarks.
These apps have their own metadata and watermark settings that can be flexibly adjusted or disabled. Moreover, they often provide access to manual exposure and focus settings that are not available in basic mode, especially for the Redmi Note and Xiaomi Mi series.
Installing GCam can significantly improve night shooting quality and dynamic range (HDR).In the settings of such a camera, you are guaranteed to find a branding disablement point, since port developers usually remove unnecessary interface elements.
⚠️ Note: When installing ported versions of Google Camera (GCam), download files only from trusted sources to avoid malware.
Risks of using modified cameras
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I remove the watermark from all photos in the gallery?
Does the watermarking affect the quality of the image?
Will the watermark disappear after resetting the phone?
Where is the camera settings file to remove the sign through the file manager?
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The most effective way is to prevent the appearance of a sign by changing the camera settings before shooting, rather than fighting the consequences on the finished photos.
To sum up, removing or preventing the watermark on Xiaomi Redmi is a task that can be solved in a few minutes. The main thing is to know where to look for the right switch on the menu. We hope that the instructions provided will help you take cleaner and more aesthetic shots without unnecessary brand advertising.