How to delete the signature on the photo Xiaomi Redmi: turn off watermarks once and for all

Watermarks in photos are a standard feature of Xiaomi Redmi smartphones, which automatically adds to the pictures the name of the device model, date or brand logo. For some users, it is a convenient way to sort the photo, for others – an annoying artifact, spoiling the frame. Fortunately, you can remove the signature through the built-in MIUI settings, and using third-party tools.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods, from the official options in the camera menu to editing system files for advanced users, and pay special attention to the nuances for different versions of firmware (MIUI 12/13/14) and Redmi models (including the Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/13C and flagship series).

Why Xiaomi is adding captions to photos and can they be removed forever

The watermark function appeared in Xiaomi back in 2018 as part of the MIUI firmware. Initially, it was positioned as:

• 📅 A handy date marker – helps you quickly determine when a picture was taken without opening the file’s properties.
• 📱 Advertising model – signature with the name of the smartphone (Redmi Note 11 Pro)+ 5G) performs the role of free brand promotion.
• 🔒 Protection of authorship – theoretically complicates the theft of photos (although in practice, the watermark is easily removed in graphic editors).

However, many users consider this feature to be imposed.

• 🖼️ Portrays the composition of the frame – the signature can be superimposed on faces or important details.
• 📤 Complicating publication in social networks – you have to edit each photo before uploading.
• 🔄 It is automatically activated after the update. MIUI, even if it was previously disabled.

Important: Since MIUI 14 (2023), Xiaomi has become more active in promoting photo captions as part of partner programs with telecom operators (for example, in Russia - with Beeline or MegaFon), in which cases the watermark may contain the operator's logo, and its removal requires separate steps.

Method 1: Disabling watermarks in the settings of the Xiaomi Redmi camera

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in Camera app options, and the instructions are valid for all Redmi models on MIUI 12-14, including the Redmi Note 12 Pro, Redmi 13C and older devices.

Steps:

1. Open the Camera app on your Redmi.
2. Touch the badge. ⚙️ Settings (usually located in the upper right corner).
3. Scroll down to the Watermark section (or the Photo Signature in some versions).
4. Turn off the switch next to the option. If you have a choice of signature format (such as "Date" or "Model"), reset all the ticks.
5. Return to shooting mode and take a test shot - there should be no signature.

Exceptions:

• 📵 On some models (Redmi) 9A/9C) The option may not be available in the basic version of the camera. The solution is to update the application via Google Play or use the method 3.
• 🔄 After updating MIUI You can reset the settings. Check them after each update.

Take a test photo in the mode "Photos"|Check the photo in the gallery for signature|Reboot your smartphone and repeat the test|Update the Camera app to the latest version-->

Method 2: Edit system settings through ADB (for advanced)

If the watermark is not turned off through the camera menu, the reason may be the system flag activated at the MIUI level. It can be deactivated using the commands ADB (Android Debug Bridge), this method is suitable for users willing to work with the console.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and tool ADB (You can download from the official Android website).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (path: Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap the version number → return to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi to your PC and confirm the debugging permission on your smartphone screen.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with ADB and type:

adb shell settings put global camera_watermark_enabled 0

1. Reboot your smartphone with the command:

adb reboot

If the watermark remains after the reboot, try the alternative command:

adb shell settings put global camera_watermark_option 0

⚠️ Note: Change system settings through ADB This can cause the camera to work in an unstable way. Create a backup before executing commands (Settings) → System system → Backup: If the camera stopped starting after manipulation, reset the application settings (Settings) → Annexes → Camera. → Warehouse → Clear the data).

Method 3: Using third-party applications to shoot

If Xiaomi’s standard camera is persistently adding watermarks, the alternative is to use third-party apps to shoot, which not only bypass the limitations of MIUI, but often offer advanced features (manual settings, RAW, night mode).

Top.-3 tested applications:

How to install Google Camera on Xiaomi Redmi:

1. Download the version of GCam that is compatible with your model (for example, a modification from BSG or Shamim will suit the Redmi Note 11 Pro+).
2. Install the.apk file by allowing installation from unknown sources (Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install Unknown Applications).
3. Open GCam and import the settings (.xml config file) for your model (can be found on the 4PDA or XDA Developers forums).
4. In GCam settings, turn off the Watermark option (if any) and take a test shot.

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Before installing GCam, check your model support on Celso Azevedo. Some Xiaomi smartphones require additional libraries (lib files) to work properly.

Method 4: Remove the signature from the already finished photos

If a watermark is already added to existing images, it can be removed with editors, and options range from simple mobile apps to professional tools on PCs.

Mobile applications:

• 🎨 Snapseed (Google) – the “Adjustment” tool» → «Delete" allows you to paint over the signature with automatic texture selection.
• 🖌️ Adobe Photoshop Express – “Correction» → «Recovery removes artifacts without traces.
• 🤖 Remove Watermark (from InShot) – a specialized application for removing watermarks.

On PC:

• 💻 Photoshop – the “Patch Tool” or “Recovery Hand” tool».
• 🆓 GIMP (Free analogue of Photoshop – Resynthesizer plugin for automatic removal of objects.
• 🌐 Online services – Remove.bg (to remove background watermarks) or Inpaint.

Step-by-step instructions for Snapseed:

1. Open the photo in the application and tap the tool "Corretion".
2. Select “Delete” and circle the signature with your finger.
3. Click “Ready” – the algorithm will automatically fill the area with a suitable texture.
4. Save the result to the gallery ("Export" → "Save").

⚠️ Note: When removing watermarks from high-detail photos (such as portraits or macros), artifacts may remain, in such cases it is better to use Photoshop with manual correction or reshoot the frame without a caption (if possible).

Through camera settings|With help. ADB|Third-party applications for shooting|Editing finished photos|Another option-->

Method 5: Change MIUI configuration files (root access)

For users with unlocked bootloaders and root rights, there is a radical method of editing the system files responsible for watermarks, which is guaranteed to remove signatures forever, but requires caution.

What you need:

• 🔓 Root access (you can get it via Magisk or SuperSU).
• 📂 File Manager with root access (e.g. Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
• 📝 Backup of system files (required!).

Instructions:

1. Open the file manager and follow the path:

/system/vendor/build.prop

1. Find the line:

ro.camera.watermark.enable=true

1. Replace true with false:

ro.camera.watermark.enable=false

1. Save the file, set the rights 644 (rw-r--r---).
2. Reboot your smartphone.

If there is no build.prop file or no string, check the alternative paths:

/system/etc/device_features/redmi.xml


or




/system/vendor/overlay/framework-miui-res.apk

⚠️ Note: Incorrect editing of files in the section /system It can lead to a bootloop (a looped reboot) or loss of camera functionality.Before changes: Create a full backup through TWRP Or OrangeFox. Check the compatibility of the instruction with your version. MIUI (Some firmware uses other paths to configuration files. Have the original firmware on hand to restore.

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Editing system files is the most reliable way to remove watermarks forever, but only for advanced root users. For most, 1-3 methods are enough.

What to do if the signature appears again after the MIUI update

Xiaomi regularly releases updates for MIUI, and sometimes they reset the camera settings, including the watermarks that have been disabled. If the signature is back after the update, try:

• 🔄 Repeat Method 1 – Check the camera settings after each update.
• 📥 Reverse the update (if watermark critical): go to Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → ⋮ → Remove the downloaded update.
• 🚫 Block automatic camera updates:

1. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Camera. → ⋮ → Auto-update.
2. Select "Do not update."

• 🔧 Use Magisk module (for root users «MIUI Watermark Disabler blocks forced watermarks at system level.

If the problem persists, check:

• 📱 Regional Firmware – on some versions MIUI For India or China, watermarks are forced to be included, so the solution is to flash global or European watermarks (EEA) version.
• 🔗 Partner settings – if the smartphone is purchased from the operator (for example, Redmi from MegaFon), the watermark can be part of their firmware, in which case only the flashing on a clean one will help. MIUI.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting captions on Xiaomi Redmi photo