How to remove the watermark from the photo on Xiaomi Redmi 9

Modern smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi 9 have powerful cameras that can take high-quality pictures even in low light. However, many users are annoyed by the automatically added stamp with a model of the device and a date, which often spoils the composition of the frame.

In this article, we will discuss how to disable the watermark with the system’s regular tools so that it no longer appears in new photos, and how to remove the stamp from the finished images if you forgot to change the settings in advance, controlling the visual design of your images completely in your hands.

Although the MIUI shell interface may seem overloaded, it only takes a few seconds to find the right option. It's important to understand the difference between removing a stamp when shooting and retouching a finished file. We'll help you choose the best method for your situation while maintaining image quality.

Disabling the stamp through the camera settings

The best and most effective way to get rid of the "Redmi 9" label and date is to turn off the generation directly from the camera app, which requires no additional software installation and ensures that the source file is clean.

After you start the shooting interface, look at the top of the screen where the mode and setting icons are located. You need to find an icon with three horizontal bars or a gear, usually in the upper right corner.

In the list that opens, select Settings. Scroll down to the option section for the additional features. There you will find a switch called Watermark or Watermark. Put the switch to the inactive position, and the system will stop adding model information to new pictures.

• 📸 Open the Camera app and go to the settings menu through the top corner of the screen.
• 🔍 Find the "Additional Settings" section or immediately look for the "Watermark" item".
• ❌ Turn off the switch to deactivate automatic text addition.
• ✅ Take a test shot to check the result.

⚠️ Note: After the firmware update MIUI camera settings can reset to factory values. Always check this setting after a major system update to avoid unexpected stamps.

It’s worth noting that in some versions of the shell, the setting may be called Camera Settings and be in a separate submenu. If you’re using a third-party app to shoot, you’ll need to look for logic in its own settings menu, as the global switch doesn’t work on it.

Removal of watermark from already finished photos

If the photos with the obtrusive inscription are already taken, simply turning off the settings in the camera will not help. In this case, you need to use built-in editing tools in the gallery or specialized applications. Xiaomi's built-in editor has surprisingly powerful functionality for basic retouching.

Open the image you want in the Gallery app and click on the Edit button (an icon with sliders or a magic wand). In the bottom menu, select the Tools tab, and then find the Laste or Retouch function. This tool allows you to manually paint over the area with text, and the algorithm will replace it with the surrounding background.

For more complex cases where the background is patchy, it's best to use the Magic feature or the AI Retouch if it's available in your firmware version. Select an area that says it, and the AI will try to reconstruct the texture of the background. This works especially well on pictures of the sky, grass or walls.

It's important to understand that the quality of removal depends on the complexity of the background, that on a homogeneous surface, the interference will be invisible, whereas on the texture of a tree or face there may be artifacts, in which case it is better to use third-party applications with more advanced filling algorithms.

Use of third-party retouch applications

Staff tools don't always do the job perfectly, especially if the watermark is on a person's face or in a complex mood, and Google Play's specialized apps that use advanced cloning and filling algorithms come to the rescue.

One of the most popular solutions is the TouchRetouch app or its free counterparts, such as Remove & Add Object. The principle of their work is similar: you paint over the area with text with your finger, and the application automatically replaces it with pixels from neighboring areas, analyzing the structure of the image.

Another effective method is to use Clone Stamp editor apps, which allows you to manually select a clean section of a photo and transfer it to text, which takes more time and accuracy, but gives you complete control over the result.

When choosing an app, pay attention to the permissions it requests. The editor only needs access to files, requests for access to contacts or a microphone should raise suspicions. The security of your personal data is always a priority over having an extra feature.

Editing through Google Photos and Cloud Services

Xiaomi Redmi 9 owners often use Google's ecosystem to store and process media files.The Google Photos app also has tools to remove objects, although their availability depends on the phone model and Google One subscription.

Open a photo in the app, select Tools, and find the Lastic option. If you have a subscription or supported device, you can use the Remove Object feature. Just circle the watermark, and Google's algorithm will perform removal with high accuracy, often better than the regular MIUI tools.

If you can't get automatic deletion, you can try Blurr or framing, and if you trim the image, you can just cut off a piece of text if the composition allows, and it's the fastest way to do that, and it doesn't require complicated pixel manipulation.

Online services also offer powerful tools, and by uploading photos to a site like Fotor or Canva, you can use their built-in retouching tools right in your phone's browser, which is convenient if you don't want to install additional apps.

⚠️ Note: When using online services and cloud applications, your photos are uploaded to remote servers.

Create your own watermark instead of the standard

Many photographers and bloggers prefer to replace the standard Xiaomi stamp with their own logo or nickname, which allows you to personalize content and protect copyright when posting on social networks. In the camera settings of some versions of MIUI, you can include your text.

In the camera settings menu, find the watermark settings option, where you can activate the My watermark option and enter your own text, such as your name or account name, which will replace the standard device model.

If the standard function does not allow you to enter the desired text or font, you can use third-party camera applications such as Open Camera or ProCam X. These applications provide flexible settings for overlay text, allowing you to choose the font, size, color and position of the stamp.

• 📝 Go to the watermark settings in the Camera app.
• ✍️ Enable the option “My watermark” and enter the desired text.
• 🎨 Use third-party cameras to fine-tune fonts.
• 💾 Save the settings before shooting.

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If you plan to post a photo on Instagram, it is better not to use watermarks at all during the shooting stage. Social network algorithms can compress the image, making the text blurry, and the stamp itself is often cut when framing under the format of stories.

Frequent problems and their solution

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the watermark switch is not saved or disappears after a reboot.This can be due to errors in the app cache or conflicts of system processes. First of all, try to clear the Camera app cache through the phone settings.

Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Camera → Clear the cache. Don’t confuse it with Clear Data, as this can reset all your shooting settings. After cleaning the cache, restart the device and check the switch again.

If the problem persists, you may be using a modified version of the firmware or a design theme that blocks standard features. Try switching to a standard Classic or Default theme and checking if the customization appears.

In rare cases, the bug may be associated with a specific version of MIUI. Expect system updates or use alternative removal methods described above. Xiaomi technicians regularly release patches that correct such flaws.

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Systematic bugs with camera settings are often solved by updating the Camera app through the GetApps store or Google Play, not just by updating the entire system.