How to remove the Xiaomi Redmi inscription on the lock screen: The complete guide

Many budget and mid-budget smartphone owners are faced with an intrusive visual element that appears every time they turn on the device.The Xiaomi Redmi logo or the words "Powered by Android" often occupy a significant part of the display, breaking the minimalist aesthetic. For many users, this is becoming an annoying factor, especially given that modern technology is a very important factor. OLED-Screens require careful treatment of static images.

You can remove the label in a number of ways, from simple customizations in the personalization menu to complex manipulation of system files through the computer. It is important to understand that depending on the version of the MIUI or HyperOS shell, as well as the firmware region (Global, CN, EEA), the available methods may vary. In this article, we will discuss all the current solutions, from secure to advanced.

It's worth noting that completely removing the bootlogo when you start the phone requires unlocking the bootloader, which is a risky procedure. However, if you're targeting a lockscreen or watermarks on the cameras, it's much easier and without losing warranty. Let's go through each case in detail.

Theme settings and screen personalization

The easiest and safest way to change the visual design of the lock screen is to use the built-in Themes app. The MIUI shell allows you to deeply customize the interface by replacing standard elements with custom ones. Often a standard theme contains a brand logo that can be removed by simply changing the design to another.

To start, open the Themes app on your smartphone. Go to Profile (usually the person icon in the lower right corner) and select Themes. There are thousands of free and paid options available for you to use, look for themes marked "No Logo," or just visually check the lock screen preview.

Once you have installed a new theme, be sure to restart the device so that the changes apply to all system components.If the standard theme gallery does not offer a suitable option without a logo, you can use third-party resources, but this requires caution.

• 🎨 Open the Topics app and go to the catalog.
• 🔍 Search for “Clean Lockscreen” or “Minimal".
• ⬇️ Download and apply a theme that does not contain the manufacturer’s logos.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone to activate changes.

In this case, changing the theme will only change the watches and widgets, but will not remove branding completely.

Turning off watermarks on the camera

Users often confuse the logo on the lock screen with a watermark that automatically appears on all photos, which is enabled by default on many Redmi models and adds the words "Shot on Xiaomi Redmi" to the bottom corner of the image, which can be removed through the settings of the camera app itself.

Launch the Camera app and click the menu button (three horizontal bars) in the top corner. In the drop-down list, select Settings. Scroll down to Watermarks or Device Model. You need to switch the slider to Off.

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If it still appears after turning off the watermark in the camera settings, check if the Double Watermark mode or filters that can force text to be added are activated.

You can also add a custom watermark with the current date and time or phone model. If you just want to change the text, rather than remove it completely, use the device model -> Add a device model, which will allow you to replace the standard inscription with a more concise or remove it altogether.

• 📸 Go to the settings of the Camera application.
• 🚫 Find the Watermarks item and turn it off.
• 📝 To replace the text, use the item Model device.

⚠️ Note: Some global firmware versions may have a watermark removal point hidden or missing, in which case it is recommended to update the camera app through the GetApps store or install a modified version of Google Cameras (GCam).

Use of Developer Mode and ADB

For more advanced users who want to remove system labels that don’t turn off in the regular menu, there is a method using USB debugging and command line, which allows them to hide certain interface elements without interfering with system files directly.

First, activate the developer mode. To do this, go to Settings -> About Phone and quickly click 7 times on the MIUI Version (or OS Version). After the notification "You became a developer" appears, go back to the main settings menu, find the section Additional -> For developers.

Turn on the USB Debugging Toggle. Connect your smartphone to your computer via a quality cable. The PC must have ADB drivers installed. Open the command line in the ADB folder and enter a command to check the connection:

adb devices

You'll see a debugging permission request on your phone screen, confirm it. If the console displays a device serial number, the connection is installed. You can use commands to hide some interface elements that remove or freeze the system applications responsible for branding, but this requires accurate knowledge of the packages.

It is worth noting that using ADB to remove system components can lead to unstable device operation, and it is safer to use this method only for debugging or temporarily hiding elements, rather than completely removing system files.

Modification of the boot logo (Bootlogo)

If your goal is to remove the inscription that appears before the operating system boots (a black screen with the Redmi logo), then simple settings are not enough. This logo is stored in a special memory section and requires an unlocked bootloader to modify.

The process of unlocking the bootloader is officially possible through the Mi Unlock site, but it requires a Mi Account binding and a wait of 7 to 30 days. Once unlocked, you get access to the Recovery and Fastboot sections. LogoBuilder utility or similar tools are used to replace the logo.bin image.

The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool.

2. Obtain Superuser (Root) Rights via Magisk (optional, but often required for in-depth changes).

3. find or create a logo image of the desired resolution (usually 1080x2400 for modern models).

4 Convert the image to a format that the bootloader understands and replace the file via Fastboot.

Replacing logo.bin is a surgery for power users. A file size or format error can cause the phone to stop booting. Always have the original file on hand to recover.

Removing Advertising and Widgets on the Lock Screen

Often, “Xiaomi label” is used to refer to banner ads or “Glance” widgets that broadcast sponsors’ news and logos, not a system logo, but a service element that is easily disabled in settings.

Go to Settings -> Lock screen. Find wallpaper carousel (or Glance). Inside, turn off the wallpaper carousel switch. This will remove the dynamic background change and sponsor logos.

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The wallpaper carousel is a separate service that consumes traffic and battery, and turning it off not only removes unnecessary inscriptions, but also prolongs the life of the smartphone.

Also check the widget settings. If the lock screen displays news widgets (Mi Video, Mi Music, Browser), they may contain service logos. Remove unnecessary widgets by holding your finger on the lock screen and select editing.

• 🔒 Open the Settings -> Lock screen.
• 🚫 Turn off the wallpaper carousel and tablet mode.
• 🧹 Remove news and advertising widgets from the lock screen.
• 📵 Check notifications from system applications that may leave traces.

⚠️ Warning: After the Carousel is turned off, the background of the lock screen may turn black or static.To return a beautiful image, install static wallpaper through the gallery or theme app.

Problems after updating and resetting settings

Sometimes, the word "Xiaomi Redmi" appears suddenly after you upgrade or reset to factory settings, which is a common behavior for global firmware, where the manufacturer labels the device in this way, and in some cases, it can be a cache bug.

Try clearing the app cache Themes and System Interface. To do this, go to Settings -> Apps -> All Apps, find the app you want, select Memory and click Clear Cache. Don't confuse it with Clear All Data, although it's sometimes necessary to reset the theme.

If the problem occurs after installing a custom theme, just go back to the standard theme "Classic" or "Default". Often, conflicting versions of the theme and the updated system lead to incorrect display of graphic elements, including logos.

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If you are using a third-party launcher, check its settings.Some launchers have their own lock screen features that can conflict with system and display old logos.

As a last resort, if the inscription appeared after a failed firmware experiment, you may need to completely flash the device through the Mi Flash Tool in Fastboot mode.

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