How to turn off the inscription on the photo Xiaomi: the complete guide

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often face a situation when after shooting on finished images, an intrusive logo of the manufacturer appears. This inscription on the Xiaomi photo containing the model of the device can annoy, spoil the composition of the frame or simply be superfluous when posting on social networks. Fortunately, the shells of MIUI and the new HyperOS provide an easy opportunity to turn this functionality off directly in the camera settings without resorting to third-party applications.

In this article, we will discuss in detail the algorithm of actions necessary to ensure that the watermark no longer appears in your pictures, we will discuss the standard methods for most models, and also touch on the nuances of working with different versions of the software. Following the instructions will take only a couple of minutes, but eliminate the need to crop each photo or delete text in the editor.

It's worth noting that the location of the switch may vary slightly depending on the Android version and regional firmware. However, the logic of the camera interface remains the same for the entire ecosystem of the Chinese giant. Let's move on to the immediate solution and customize your smartphone to get clean shots.

Why manufacturers add logos to photos

The feature of adding a phone model label to a photo was introduced by Xiaomi engineers as an element of marketing and branding. When a user shares an image on social networks or messengers, any recipient sees which device the picture was taken on, this creates additional advertising coverage for the company and allows the owner to take pride in the technical characteristics of his gadget.

However, for many photographers, especially those who are interested in mobile photography, the presence of extraneous elements in the frame is unacceptable. Watermark can overlap important details in the corner of the image, disturb the visual balance or simply look unaesthetic in landscape shots, which is why the ability to disable this feature is one of the first things new users look for after buying a smartphone.

⚠️ Note: Removing the watermark through the camera settings applies only to new images. Photos taken before the parameter change will remain with the inscription and will require editing in the gallery to clean them.

In addition, in some shooting modes, such as Portrait or Night, the logo can be added automatically even when the main option is turned off, if certain filters or effects are activated. Understanding how the camera system software works will help you fully control the look of your photos.

Standard way to disable via camera settings

The easiest and most reliable way to remove the inscription is to use the built-in settings menu of the Camera app, which works on the vast majority of current models, including the Redmi Note series, Xiaomi Mi and POCO F. You do not need to install additional programs or obtain superuser rights.

To start, open the camera app and find the menu icon, which is usually represented by three horizontal lines or a gear at the top of the screen. After you go to the settings section, you need to scroll down to the "Advanced" or "General Settings" block, and that's where the switch is hidden.

Find a paragraph that might be called "Watermark," "Device Model," or "Add Time and Place." Depending on the interface translation, the wording may vary, but the essence remains the same: Transfer the slider to an inactive state (grey), and the system will stop adding metadata in the form of text to the image.

It is important to check whether Camera Style mode or special filters that can force the logo back are activated. After making changes, it is recommended to take a test shot to make sure that the frame angle is now clean. If the switch is missing, it is possible that your firmware version has limitations or interface bugs.

Features in MIUI 13, 14 and HyperOS

With the release of new versions of the MIUI operating system and the transition to HyperOS, the menu structure may have changed. In more recent updates, developers often group the settings associated with visual design into separate subcategories, this is done to simplify navigation, but sometimes confuses users who are accustomed to the old layout of elements.

In MIUI 13 and 14, the watermark control is often placed in the "Additional settings" section inside the camera menu, where you can customize exactly what information to add: just the phone model, model plus time, or nothing at all. The new HyperOS system retains this logic, but adds the ability to customize the font or style of the inscription in some regions.

For users who have recently upgraded, you should look at the About Phone section in the general settings of the system. Sometimes there is an option called Add Device When Shooting, which duplicates the feature in the camera. Disconnecting in one place may not turn off in another, so check both sections for guaranteed results.

Removing logo from already taken photos

If you forgot to turn off the caption beforehand, don't despair. Xiaomi's built-in gallery editor has powerful retouching tools. The Lastik or Magic Eraser feature allows you to quickly remove text from a photo by filling the space with adjacent pixels.

To do this, open the photo you want, click Change, and select the tool "More" or "Tools." Find the function "Swallow" (often indicated by the icon of an eraser or magic wand). Carefully color over the area with the logo of Xiaomi or Redmi, and the AI algorithm will try to restore the background.

If the inscription is on a uniform background (sky, wall), the result will be perfect. Textured surfaces (grass, hair, complex patterns) may have traces that will have to be adjusted manually, in such cases it is better to use third-party retouch applications such as Snapseed or Photoshop Express.

⚠️ Note: When using the Lastik feature on important photos, always keep a copy of the original. Recovery algorithms can distort image details, and it will be impossible to return the source without a backup copy.

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Tip: To massively remove watermarks from a large number of photos, use the batch processing function in third-party editors, creating an action macro, since the built-in gallery processes the photo one at a time.

Problems with the Chinese version of firmware (CN ROM)

Owners of smartphones ordered from China or re-flashed to the Chinese version of MIUI China may face the lack of a standard watermark switch, in which the logo can be rigidly embedded in the image processing algorithm or be on a menu available only in a specific language of the system.

Often, the problem is solved by changing the system language to English or Chinese, after which the camera settings appear an additional item "Watermark" or its hieroglyphic counterpart. If the switch is found but does not work, you may need to clean the camera application data through the application management menu.

In rare cases, especially on older models, the inscription can be added by the Gallery system app when saved, rather than by the camera itself. Check the settings of the Gallery app and MIUI Framework Services. Disabling the Add Device Information option in system settings can solve the problem globally.

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The main thing: The interface may differ on Chinese firmware, and finding the right option requires careful study of all menu tabs, including hidden sections.

Third-party applications for shooting without inscriptions

If the standard camera app is unstable or doesn’t allow you to remove the inscription, third-party programs from the Google Play Market will be a great alternative: apps like Open Camera, Camera FV-5 or ProShot completely ignore the system watermarks and provide advanced control over shooting parameters.

Using an alternative camera gives you access to manual shutter speed, ISO and focus settings, which are especially true for mobile photography enthusiasts, and these apps don’t add any unnecessary logos unless you set your own stamp in the settings.

• 📸 Open Camera is a completely free, open source app that supports API Camera2 and advertising-free.
• 🎞️ Camera FV-5 — Professional tool with an interface that simulates DSLR-Cameras are perfect for manual focusing.
• 🎨 ProShot – a powerful application with support RAW video 4K, allowing you to create your own profiles.

When installing third-party software, be sure to provide all the requested permissions to use the equipment, which ensures that zooming, flashing and saving photos in high resolution work correctly. Once you set up the third-party application as the main default, the problem with the inscriptions disappears forever.

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