Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face the situation when after shooting a video, the brand logo appears in the bottom corner of the frame. This element, called a watermark, is automatically added by the system to indicate the device on which the recording was conducted. Many users consider it unnecessary, especially if they plan to mount videos or post them on social networks where someone else’s branding may look inappropriate. Fortunately, the MIUI shell operating system and the new HyperOS provide the ability to disable this feature with regular means.
The deactivation process does not require obtaining superuser rights or installing third-party software. It is enough to find the right switch in the camera menu. However, the location of this option may vary depending on the firmware version and model of your smartphone. In this article, we will discuss in detail the algorithm of actions that will allow you to permanently get rid of the watermark on your videos.
It's worth noting that sometimes users confuse a watermark with a display error or a system bug, where the logo doesn't disappear even after the feature is turned off. In such cases, the problem lies deeper in the app's cache or settings conflict. We'll also look at how to solve these situations so that you can be sure of the purity of the final video.
Where to find a watermark setting in the camera
The main way to manage the logo is through the settings of the Camera app itself. The interface here is quite logical, but requires care. Open the app and pay attention to the top of the screen where the modes and filter icons are located. In the upper right corner, you will see a button with three horizontal bars - this is a menu of additional options.
By clicking this button, you'll be taken to Settings, and that's where all the camera module's settings are located. You'll need to scroll down to General. This section has the switch that's responsible for adding the device model stamp to the photos and videos. It's important to understand that disabling this will affect both types of media.
- 📱 Open the standard Camera app on your Redmi.
- 🔘 Click on the three-bar menu in the upper right corner of the screen.
- ⚙️ Select the "Settings" item in the drop-down list.
- 📍 Find the General section and disable the Watermark switchboard».
Once you do this, the system will stop generating text with the model name in the corner of the frame, the changes will take effect instantly, you don't need to restart the device, and you can immediately take a test shot or record to make sure that the operation is correct.
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Before you shoot an important event, take a test photo and video to make sure the watermark has really disappeared, sometimes you need to completely close the camera app and start it again.
Features of the interface in MIUI 12, 13, 14 and HyperOS
The visual design of the settings menu in Xiaomi smartphones is changing with each update of the operating system. If in earlier versions of the shell MIUI 12 and 13 the desired switch was at the bottom of the list of general settings, then in MIUI 14 and the new HyperOS, the logic may have shifted, which often confuses users who are accustomed to the old arrangement of elements.
In some firmware modifications, especially in Chinese versions or in assemblies for the global market with a changed region, the item can be called "Device Model" or "Watermark". In addition, new versions have the ability to customize the display of a watermark for different modes of shooting separately, for example, only for portraits or night shooting, which gives more flexibility but complicates the search.
Why can the settings be different?
If you upgrade to HyperOS, look at the menu structure, and you can group the settings more compactly here. In rare cases, the watermark switch is hidden in the Advanced Settings section inside the camera menu, and be prepared to look at each item carefully if the standard path doesn't work.
Problems with removing stamps on old models
Owners of devices released several years ago that run older versions of Android or MIUI may face difficulties. On some budget models, such as older versions of the Redmi Note or Redmi Go, the watermark disabling feature could be hidden by developers.
In such cases, the standard menu may not contain the right switch. Users often look for workarounds by installing modified versions of the camera (GCam) or third-party launchers. However, using untested software carries risks to the security and stability of the system. It is better to first try to reset the camera settings to factory, sometimes this returns hidden options.
| Model of the device | MIUI version | Location of settings | Possibility of disconnection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 10 Pro | MIUI 14 | Settings → General | Yes. |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T | MIUI 12.5 | Settings → General | Yes. |
| Redmi 9A | MIUI 12 | Settings → General | Yes. |
| Xiaomi Redmi 5 | MIUI 11 | Settings → Additional | Limited. |
It's worth considering that on very old devices with little RAM, the process of turning off can take time due to the slow response of the interface. Don't press buttons repeatedly if the screen is frozen. Give the system a couple of seconds to process the command.
Using Google Cameras (GCam) as an alternative
If the regular app doesn't let you remove the logo or the quality of the shooting doesn't suit you, a great solution is to install Google Cameras. It's a ported version of the app from Pixel smartphones that works wonders on Snapdragon processors. In GCam, the watermarks are disabled by default or easily controlled through built-in configs.
Installation requires downloading APK-There are no universal versions, so it's important to find an assembly that's adapted to your Redmi model. Once installed, you'll have access to the advanced settings. HDR+, night mode and, of course, a clean frame without unnecessary brand advertising.
- 📥 Find a stable GCam build for your model in the profile forum (4PDA or XDA).
- 🔒 Allow applications from unknown sources to be installed in security settings.
- 📂 Set up the downloaded one. APK-file and launch the application.
- 🔧 If necessary, download the configuration file (.xml) to fully activate the functions.
Using an alternative camera not only provides a clean image, but also often improves dynamic range and color reproduction, especially for mid-range and budget-based models, where the standard image processing algorithm can be unnecessarily aggressive.
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Resetting camera settings when crashing
There are times when you turn off the watermark switch, but it keeps showing up on new videos, which indicates a software failure or damage to the application configuration files, in which case the most effective method is to completely reset the camera settings to factory status, which will not affect your personal photos and videos stored in the gallery.
To do the reset, go to the general smartphone settings, find the Apps section and select All Apps. From the list, find Camera, click on it and select Clear. Here, it is important to choose Reset Settings or Clear All, but do not delete data unless you want to lose saved filter presets.
⚠️ Warning: After resetting the camera settings, you'll have to reset the video resolution, aspect ratio and other preferences. The framing grid and shutter sound will also return to standard values.
This method helps in 90% of cases when software glitch interferes with the correct functioning of functions, and if this did not help, perhaps the problem lies in the system bug of a particular version of the firmware, and you should expect an update from the manufacturer.
Editing finished video without loss of quality
If you've already shot a video with a logo and you don't want to reshoot, you can use post-processing methods. There are several ways to remove a watermark from a file you've already done. The easiest way to do that is to crop the logo at the very edge of the frame and crop it up without damaging the composition.
A more sophisticated but effective method is to use video editors with retouching or cloning functions, applications like CapCut, InShot or VN Video Editor that allow blurring or other object to be over the logo, but that doesn't remove it completely, it only hides it. Professional removal requires the use of artificial intelligence algorithms on a PC.
It is worth remembering that any editing, especially framing or overlaying effects, can lead to a loss of quality of the source material, so it is best to prevent the logo from appearing during the shooting stage by setting the camera in advance.
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The most reliable way to get a video without a logo is to disable the watermark in the camera settings before shooting begins. Post-processing is always a compromise solution.