How to remove the watermark from the photo on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T: safe and effective ways

Watermarks in photos of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T — This is a common problem that the owners of this smartphone face, and it's automatically shown when you're shooting in certain modes (e.g., some modes, AI-camera or professional mode) and can spoil the appearance of the pictures, especially if you plan to publish them in social networks or use them in work. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to remove watermarks – from built-in smartphone functions to third-party applications and manual editing methods.

It is important to understand that not all methods are equally safe. Some can result in loss of image quality or even file damage if done incorrectly. Therefore, it is recommended to back up original photos before starting work. Also, consider that removing watermarks from copyrighted photos can be illegal - this article is exclusively about personal pictures taken on your Redmi Note 8T.

Why does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T have watermarks?

The watermarks on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T are not a bug, but a feature of MIUI firmware.

• 📱 Branding: Xiaomi thus emphasizes that the photo is taken on their device (similar to do Samsung, Huawei and other manufacturers).
• 🛡️ Fraud protection: In some countries, watermarks are used to verify the authenticity of photos (for example, when selling goods on marketplaces).
• 🎯 Advertising: users, seeing high-quality images with the brand logo, may be interested in buying a smartphone.

On the Redmi Note 8T, watermarks are added in the following cases:

• 📸 When shooting in mode AI-camera (artificial intelligence automatically overlays logo).
• 🔍 In Professional Mode (Manual), if the option Watermark is enabled.
• 🌃 When using Night Mode or Portrait (depending on version) MIUI).

Interestingly, on newer Xiaomi models (like the Redmi Note 11 or POCO X4 Pro), the watermarks are turned off by default, due to a change in company policy following criticism from users. However, on the Redmi Note 8T, released in 2019, this feature remained.

⚠️ Note: If you have updated the Redmi Note firmware 8T before MIUI 12.5+, Watermarks can disappear automatically - in new versions Xiaomi has refused to add them. MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI.

Method 1: Disabling watermarks in camera settings

The easiest and safest way is to disable automatic watermarking directly in the camera app, a method that is suitable if you are only planning to take photos and want to avoid the appearance of the Xiaomi logo.

Instructions:

1. Open the standard Camera app on the Redmi Note 8T.
2. Touch the badge. ⚙️ Settings (usually located in the upper right corner).
3. Scroll down and find the Watermark item (or Watermark in English).
4. Move the slider to the off position.
5. Go back to the shoot and check that new photos should be without a logo.

If your version of MIUI doesn’t have such a point, try updating the camera app via Google Play or resetting it to factory settings (Settings → Apps → Camera → Storage → Clear Data).

Note that this method will not remove watermarks from already taken photos, but will only prevent them from appearing in new images.

Method 2: Remove watermark with built-in MIUI editor

If the watermark is already in the photo, you can try removing it with the standard MIUI Gallery editor, which does not require installing third-party applications and is suitable for minor logos.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Gallery app and select the photo you want.
2. Click Edit (the pencil icon at the bottom of the screen).
3. Select the Trimming tool (an icon with two corners).
4. So zoom in and trim the watermarked area, and if the logo is on the edge, it works without any loss of quality.
5. If the watermark is in the center, try the Retouch tool → Remove objects. Circle the logo and click Ready.

Cons of this method:

• ❌ Not suitable for watermarks in the center of the frame.
• ❌ May leave artifacts (blurred, distorted).
• ❌ It only works on MIUI 11 and newer.

For more accurate removal, it is recommended to use specialized applications, which will be discussed in the next section.

Method 3: Specialized applications for watermark removal

If the built-in MIUI tools fail, third-party apps will come to the rescue, and we tested some popular solutions and selected the best ones for Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T.

The recommended algorithm for working in Snapseed (free and without advertising):

1. Open the photo in Snapseed.
2. Select the Healing Brush (Plaster Badge) tool.
3. zoom in and gently color the watermark. The app automatically picks up the texture of the background.
4. Save the result in maximum quality (Export → Save as a copy).

⚠️ Note: When using PicsArt or similar apps, turn off the option to Add Watermark in Export Settings, otherwise you will get a new logo over the old one.

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Before editing, make a copy of the original photo in the cloud (Google Photos, Mi Cloud) – this will protect you from accidental data loss.

Method 4: Manual removal of watermark in Photoshop (for PC)

If the quality of the photo is critical (for example, for printing or professional use), the best result will be manual processing in Adobe Photoshop, which requires skills in working with graphic editors, but allows you to remove the watermark without losing details and blurring.

Instructions for Photoshop CC 2023:

1. Open the photo in Photoshop (File → Open).
2. Create a duplicate layer (Ctrl+J or Layer → Duplicate the layer).
3. Select the patch tool (hot key J).
4. Swipe around the watermark and drag the highlight to a clean area nearby. Photoshop automatically clones the texture.
5. For complex cases, use Stamp (S) – manually walk through the logo, selecting the source of neighboring pixels.
6. Save the result in PNG or JPEG format with maximum quality.

Alternative free software for PC:

• 🖥️ GIMP — Open analogue of Photoshop with the tool Healing brush.
• 🖼️ Paint.NET is a simple editor with a content aware file plugin.
• 🌐 Photopea – online version of Photoshop, works in the browser.

⚠️ Attention: When working with JPEG-You lose quality every time you save a photo, and to avoid artifacts, convert it to a new image. PNG before editing.

Method 5: Camera Flashing (for advanced users)

If you’re annoyed by watermarks on the Redmi Note 8T globally, you can install a modified version of the camera app that has this feature disabled by default.This method is only suitable for users with unlocked bootloader and root rights.

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock the Redmi Note 8T bootloader via the Mi Unlock Tool (the official Xiaomi utility).
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP).
3. Download a modified APK camera (like Google Camera or a patched version of the watermarked MIUI Camera).
4. Install APK via TWRP or ADB:

adb install camera_mod.apk

Popular modified cameras for the Redmi Note 8T:

• 📷 Google Camera (GCam) – ported camera from Google without watermarks, but with improved processing HDR.
• 🔧 MIUI Camera Mod – Xiaomi’s standard camera with watermarks turned off (look for forums) 4PDA or XDA Developers).

Warnings:

• ⚠️ Risk of a breeze (turning the phone into a “brick”) with incorrect firmware.
• ⚠️ Loss of warranty (if the device is under warranty).
• ⚠️ Possible bugs in the camera (for example, a non-functioning night mode).

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Installing a modified camera is an extreme method, and if you're not sure about your skills, you'd better use photo editors or turn off watermarks in your settings.

What if no method has worked?

If the watermark is too intrusive or located on an important part of the photo, and all ways to remove it lead to a deterioration in quality, consider alternative options:

• 🖼️ Remake the photo: sometimes it’s easier to re-imagine the object without a watermark (by turning it off in the camera settings).
• 🎨 Make a collage: cut a part of the photo with a watermark and combine with another shot.
• 📤 Use the photo as it is: in most cases, the watermark Xiaomi does not interfere with viewing and does not spoil the composition.
• 💬 If the photo is important (for example, for a portfolio), order a retouch from the designer on Fiverr or Kwork.

Remember that watermarks on personal photos are not a problem — they do not affect the quality of the shot and do not interfere with most users. If you are annoyed by the Xiaomi logo, you just need to turn it off once in the camera settings, and the new pictures will be clean.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing watermarks on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T