Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones are equipped with powerful cameras capable of creating professional shots, but by default the system often imposes an automatic stamp on the image. This watermark usually contains the name of the device model, and sometimes the exact date or time of shooting, which may look unaesthetic on the final frame. Many users wonder how to get rid of this element to get clean photos ready to publish on social networks without additional processing.
Removing or disabling the stamp is a simple process, but it requires understanding the differences between turning off the function in the camera settings and retouching the finished shots. In the first case, you prevent the inscription from appearing at the time of taking the photo, which is the most appropriate approach to preserve the original resolution and detail. In the second case, you are editing files where the logo is already imprinted, and here are tools of artificial intelligence or manual cloning of pixels.
In this article, we will discuss both scenarios in detail, paying special attention to the current versions of the MIUI shell and the new HyperOS. You will learn where the necessary switches in the menu are hidden, how to use built-in editors for retouching, and which third-party applications will help to achieve the ideal result if standard tools are not enough.
Disabling the model stamp in the MIUI and HyperOS camera settings
The easiest and most effective way to avoid the appearance of captions in photos is to disable the corresponding option in the camera interface beforehand. Xiaomi developers provide users with flexible settings to control the display of service information. It is important to note that the location of the switches may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the logic of the menu remains the same for most devices in the Redmi and Poco series.
To start, you need to run the standard Camera app and go to the additional settings menu, which is usually indicated by three horizontal lines in the upper right corner of the screen. This is where the parameters that control the appearance of the final frame, including filters, framing grid and watermarks, look for Settings or the gear icon to open the full list of options available.
In the list that opens, you should find a section related to watermarks. In newer versions of the shell, it can be called "Watermark" or "Device Model." Inside this menu, there are often separate toggles to activate or deactivate the model stamp, as well as the option to add the current date and time. Disable all unnecessary items so that the camera stops automatically adding text to the image.
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After making the changes, it is recommended to take several test shots in different modes, including Photo, Portrait and Night, to make sure that the stamp does not appear anymore. It is worth remembering that in some specific modes, such as Long Shutter speed or Text on Photo, the watermark can be part of the artistic design and not be disabled by standard methods, in such cases, deletion is only possible after the fact through the editor.
Removal of watermark from already finished photos
If you already have a logo, you can remove it with the built-in gallery editor, which has surprisingly powerful functionality in Xiaomi devices. To do this, open the image you want, click on Change, and select the Lastik or Retouch tool. Artificial intelligence algorithms will try to automatically identify the area with text and replace it with pixels taken from the surrounding space.
The removal process requires care, especially if the watermark is located on a complex background with many parts or gradients. The built-in Cleanup tool allows you to adjust the size of the brush, which makes it possible to accurately highlight the area with the inscription without touching important parts of the frame. After applying the effect, the system will suggest saving a copy or overwriting the original file, which is a convenient feature for comparing the result.
⚠️ Warning: Automatic retouching can leave artifacts or a soapy trail in place of deleted text if the background is patchy. Always check the result carefully at maximum magnification before publishing.
For more complex cases, where the stamp covers a face or an important object, you can use the cloning tool, if it's available in your version of the gallery, or third-party applications. The principle of cloning is that you select a clean area of the background (the "donor") and "paint" it over the area with the text. This requires more time and a hard hand, but gives the most natural result on textured surfaces.
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Use of third-party retouch applications
Built-in tools are not always enough to remove logos, especially if the watermark has a complex structure or translucence. In such situations, specialized applications from Google Play, such as TouchRetouch, Snapseed or Heal, come to the rescue. These programs use advanced algorithms for filling content, which allows you to remove objects with almost no visible traces.
Google's Snapseed app offers a great tool called Points, which works on the principle of smart cloning. Just press a finger on the watermark area, and the program itself will select the right pixels to replace. To work more accurately in the TouchRetouch app, you can circle the text in lines, and the algorithm will remove everything that is inside the selected area, preserving the background structure.
- 📱 TouchRetouch – a specialized tool for removing unnecessary objects, ideal for working with text and logos.
- 🎨 Snapseed is a universal editor with a powerful point correction tool and free access to all functions.
- ✨ Retouch is a simple application with a minimalist interface, focused on the rapid removal of defects and inscriptions.
Using third-party software gives the advantage of more flexible brush settings and the ability to work with multiple layers. However, it is worth considering that installing additional applications takes place in the memory of the device. For one-time tasks, you can use online services that work directly in the browser of the Redmi smartphone without the need to install programs.
Comparison of stamp removal methods
The choice of watermark removal method is directly dependent on the quality of the original image, the complexity of the background and your requirements for the final result. Built-in tools are good for their speed and accessibility, while specialized applications offer deeper control over the process. Understanding the pros and cons of each approach will help save time and nerves.
Below is a comparison table that will help you determine the best way to solve the problem for your particular case.
| Method | Quality of the result | Difficulty | Need for installation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera settings | Perfect (original) | Low. | Not required |
| MIUI Gallery | Good (depending on background) | Low. | Not required |
| Snapseed | High. | Medium | Required. |
| TouchRetouch | Professional | Medium/High | Required (paid) |
If you plan to process photos regularly, it makes sense to master one of the advanced editors, which will allow you to not depend on the accidental inclusion of a watermark and will allow you to correct other people's pictures if necessary. For ordinary users, most often a combination of the right camera setup and basic gallery functions is enough.
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The best way to remove a watermark is to prevent it from appearing by adjusting the camera before shooting.Retouching always takes time and can reduce image quality.
Work with watermarks of time and geolocation
In addition to the model name, Xiaomi’s camera can add date, time, and even geographic coordinates to the photo, which is also watermarked and turned off in the same settings menu. Often users forget to turn off the “Time” option, which causes all images to have a digital stamp that then has to be removed.
To disable these settings, go to Settings → Watermark and find the Time and Location switches. The active state of these switches causes information to be written directly into images, rather than stored only in the file metadata (EXIF), which means that without visual deletion, the inscription will be visible on any device.
Interestingly, saving time and place data in metadata (EXIF) is much more useful than printing it in a photo. In the MIUI gallery, you can see when and where the image was taken at any time by opening the file information, so by turning off the visual stamp, you don't lose this information, you just make the frame cleaner.
⚠️ Note: If you share original photos online, remember that geolocated metadata can reveal your location. EXIF-Data through privacy settings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I remove the watermark from all photos at once?
Does the watermark affect the quality of the photo?
Where is the watermark setting in HyperOS?
Will the watermark be deleted if you rename the file?
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Save the original photos before editing. Always work with a copy of the file so that if you fail to retouch, you will have the original version of the picture.
To sum up, the management of watermarks on Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones is completely in the hands of the user. Properly setting up the camera before shooting will eliminate the need to waste time on retouching, and knowledge of editing tools will correct already committed errors. Use the capabilities of your device as efficiently as possible to create clean and beautiful photos.