How to remove the introductory sign from the photo on the Xiaomi phone

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners often encounter an obsession when shooting: an automatic watermark that appears in the corner of each frame.This feature is enabled by default in the MIUI and HyperOS shell to advertise the model of the device from which the image was taken. However, for many users, the presence of text in the photo is an extra element that spoils the composition and requires additional editing.

Fortunately, the developers have provided an easy way to deactivate this option right in the Camera app settings, so you don’t need to install third-party programs or obtain root permissions to change standard system behavior.

In this guide, we will go into detail where the switch is hiding, what it can be called in different versions of the shell, and what to do if the standard method does not work.

Where to find watermark settings in the Camera app

The interface of the standard Camera app on Xiaomi smartphones may vary depending on the version of MIUI or HyperOS, but the logic of the menu remains the same. To get to the desired setting, you need to open the camera app and go to the menu of additional options, usually a button with three horizontal lines or a gear in the upper corner of the screen.

Once you enter the settings menu, you will see a list of all the options available for shooting, where you will find the settings for resolution, grid, shutter sounds and, of course, watermarks, and the item you are looking for is often at the top of the list or in the "Additional" section if the menu is categorized.

It is important to understand that changing this setting will apply to all major shooting modes, including photo, portrait and (night shooting), but some specific modes, such as Pro or Video, may have their own overlay rules that are worth checking separately.

⚠️ Note: If you use a third-party camera app (such as Google Camera or Open Camera), the settings of the standard Camera app will not affect them.

Finding the right option can take time if you don’t know what it’s exactly called, and it can be called differently in different firmware localizations, often confusing users who are used to a particular name.

Step-by-step: disabling the logo in the pictures

To ensure that you remove the caption from your photo, follow this algorithm, which is universal for most modern models, including the Redmi Note series, Xiaomi Mi and POCO F.

• 📸 Run the standard Camera app on your smartphone.
• ⚙️ Click on the menu icon (three bars) in the upper right corner of the screen.
• 📜 Select the "Settings" (cogs) item in the list that opens.
• 🚫 Find the Watermark or Device Model switch and turn it off.

After doing these steps, take a test shot and check the gallery. The text with the model name should disappear. If the switch is already off and the sign remains, perhaps another type of watermark, such as with a date and time, is activated.

In some versions of the shell, there is a separate item for the date and time stamp, which must be turned off separately, since it is not directly associated with the model logo, and this is especially true for those who want to get the most clean shot without any additional information.

⚠️ Warning: Make sure you don't confuse "Watermark" with "Geo data retention" function.Switching off the watermark won't hide the location information from the EXIF-file data, if this option is enabled separately.

If you don't find the right item in the main settings menu, try scrolling through the list to the bottom. Sometimes developers hide secondary functions in the submenu "Extended settings" or "Additional" so as not to overload the main interface.

Differences in item names on different versions of MIUI and HyperOS

Users are often lost because different smartphones may have different names for the same item, due to localization and shell versions, such as global firmware versions that may simply refer to the item as “Watermark” and Chinese ones more descriptively.

The table below shows the main names that can be found in the camera settings menu on Xiaomi devices:

Pay attention to the icon next to the menu item, often a small smartphone with the letters "Mi" or the brand logo, a visual anchor that helps you find the right setting faster than reading text.

It’s also worth noting that in some custom firmware builds from third-party developers, this item can be renamed or moved to the “Camera System Settings” section. If standard search does not yield results, use the search bar inside the phone’s settings menu itself, entering the word “sign” or “watermark”.

How to remove the date and time from the photo

Often, along with the logo of the user model, the stamp with the date and time of shooting annoys users. These two functions work independently of each other, so turning off one does not guarantee the disappearance of the other. If your goal is a completely clean frame, you need to check both parameters.

The date stamp setting is usually in the same menu as the model watermark, but slightly lower or higher. In some regions, this functionality is called “Date Print” or “Date and Time” Activation of this mode adds to the photo the current date in the format of GYYG/MM/DD or similar.

To turn off:

• 📅 Go to the camera's Settings.
• 📉 Find the item "Date and time" or "Date Print».
• 🔘 Translate the slider to the "Off" position».

It is worth noting that the date stamp can be useful for archival purposes or documentary filming, where it is important to record a moment in time directly on the image, but for art photography and social media publication, its presence is considered a cremation.

If you accidentally turned on this mode, do not worry – to remove the date from already taken photos without loss of quality is possible only by cropping or retouching in graphic editors, as the information is “baked” into the image when shooting.

Third-party applications and alternative methods

If the standard camera app for some reason does not work, or you use custom firmware with a modified interface, you can turn to alternatives.A popular solution is to install Google Camera (GCam) ports, which are often devoid of intrusive brand advertising.

In third-party apps like Open Camera or Camera MX, the watermark settings are in your own menus, where you can not only turn off logos, but also customize your own text signatures if necessary.

For advanced users with ADB (Android Debug Bridge) skills, it is possible to hide the watermark through system commands, even if the switch in the interface is blocked by an operator or firmware, but this method requires a connection to a PC and caution.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB-commands to change system settings can cause the camera to run unstable, only if you understand what you're doing and are willing to return the default settings.

There are also dedicated modules for Magisk that allow you to flexibly manage system watermarks on rooted devices, giving you complete control over what is displayed and where in the final shot.

Possible problems and solutions

Sometimes users complain that after switching off all the switches, the watermark still appears, which may be due to several factors: First, check if any special shooting mode, such as Texture or Film, is activated, which may have their own design settings.

Second, the problem may lie in the cache of the camera app: accumulated temporary files sometimes cause failures in the display of the interface and the application of settings. Clearing the cache often solves such glitches.

To clear the cache:

• 📱 Open the "Settings" of the phone.
• 📂 Go to the Appendices» → «All applications».
• 📷 Find the Camera».
• 🧹 Press "Clear» → «Clear the cache».

If that doesn't work, try resetting the camera app itself to factory settings, which will return all settings to the original state, and then you can reset the camera without watermarks.

In rare cases, a watermark may be part of the system's design theme. If you're using a third-party theme from the Themes store, it may force logos to be included. Try switching to a standard theme for verification.

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