Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often face situations where unwanted labels appear on a perfectly clean desktop image, such as the “Made by MIUI” system watermark in the corner of the photo, large text “Unlocked” or even technical debugging data on top of the interface, which not only spoil the visual perception, but also prevent the device from being fully used.
The nature of these labels is diverse, from randomly activated functions for developers to camera settings and system personalization. Most of the time, the problem is solved with a few clicks in the settings menu, but sometimes a deeper intervention is required. Below we will discuss in detail all possible scenarios and ways to fix them.
Don't panic if you see some strange text on the screen, it's not a virus, it's not a sign of a matrix breakdown, it's usually a feature of the MIUI shell or HyperOS that you forgot to turn off. Let's go through all the possible sources of redundant text.
Removal of the watermark of the chamber
The most common label users want to remove is "Made on Xiaomi" or "Shot on MI," which appears in the bottom corner of each photo, which is built into the standard camera app and activated by default on many models. To get rid of it, you don't need to delete system files.
You just open the Camera app and go to the settings menu. Usually, the gear icon is in the top right corner of the screen. In the settings list that opens, you need to find Watermark or Watermark Settings. Inside this menu, there's a switch that needs to be switched to an inactive state.
⚠️ Warning: Once the watermark is turned off, it will no longer appear in new images, but the inscription will remain on the photos you have taken unless you manually edit or delete them.
In some versions of the watermark shell, the menu allows you to customize not only the brand, but also the device model, as well as the shooting time. Make sure that all sliders in this section are turned off to ensure that future frames are clean.
📊 What most often prevents you from on the screen Xiaomi?
Watermark of the chamber
The sign reads "Unblocked."
Debugging text
Advertising in the system
Disabling the inscription "Unlocked" (Debug mode)
A large “Unlocked” (or “Unlocked”) label that appears when you boot a device or on your desktop indicates an unlocked bootloader, which is common on devices purchased from resellers, or if the user has unlocked the bootloader himself to install custom firmware.
Unless you plan to flash, having an unlocked bootloader reduces data security and interferes with some banking applications, and you can't remove this writing software through the settings, because it's part of the system integrity check process at start-up.
The only way to remove the inscription is to lock the bootloader.
- 📱 Install an official global firmware corresponding to the region of the device.
- 💻 Download and install the Mi Unlock Tool on your computer.
- 🔌 Transfer the smartphone to Fastboot mode (clamping the power buttons and reducing volume).
- 🔄 Execute the command to lock through the PC.
⚠️ Attention: Locking the bootloader (lock) on the device with installed Chinese firmware (CN) If you change region to Global, you'll see a building block of the phone. Make sure the software version matches the region.
What's a loader?
A bootloader is a small program that runs to the Android operating system, and it checks the digital signatures of all the components of the system, ROOT-right), the bootloader warns about this inscription or does not allow to start the system.> Settings for developers and debugging USB Sometimes users accidentally activate debugging mode, and system messages, touch coordinates, or current frame rate appear on the screen. This happens when certain diagnostic features are enabled in the Developer menu. To check these settings, go to Settings. → Advanced settings → For developers, if you can't see this, then the developer mode is off, and it's not the problem. If there is a paragraph, enter it and carefully check the following parameters: 🔍 Display touches – shows a white dot at the touching point. 📊 Show loading CPU — outputs load schedule. 📐 Font size/Scale – can visually distort text, creating overlay effects. Find the button at the bottom of the developer menu to turn off the developer settings or simply turn off the master switch at the top of the screen. This will instantly remove all diagnostic labels and return the system’s standard behavior. ☑️ Checking developer settings Go to advanced settings:Find the item "For developers":Disable "Display touch":Switch off the developer mode completely Completed: 0 / 1 Personalization: fonts and themes of design Shell MIUI It's famous for its customization capabilities, but sometimes users install themes or fonts that contain embedded labels, watch widgets, or logos on the desktop, and if the labels come after the change of design, that's the problem. Go to the Themes app and go to profile (human icon). Select My Themes section and apply the standard Classic or Default theme. This will bring system fonts and icons back to the factory look. Also check font settings separately: Settings → Screen. → Make sure you choose a standard Roboto font or MI Sans. Third-party fonts can have a modified kerning pair or glyphs that look like artifacts or extra elements. Comparison of lettering removal methods Different types of inscriptions require different approaches to elimination. Below is a table that will help you quickly identify the problem and choose the right method of solving without going through all the settings at random. Type of inscription Where does the method of solving appear Shot on MIUI Camera Settings Easy Unlocked / Unlocked When downloading bootloader Blocking Hard Coordinates / Touching Over all the windows of the Developer Setting Themes How do the most of the tables? However, if the labels are chaotic (colored bars, broken pixels with text), this may indicate a physical malfunction of the matrix or the display plume, which requires repair at the service center. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Can a new sign "Unlocked" be removed without reflashing? No, this inscription is rigidly tied to the status of the loader. While the loader is unlocked, the system will warn about this at each turn on. The only way is to lock it back up by returning the stock firmware. Why did a new sign appear after the MIUI update, do the new sign on the phone, and do the new ones on the phone updates on the backup? No, a static watermark in a photo or interface doesn't consume processor resources and doesn't affect the speed of the smartphone. It's a purely cosmetic element. What if the camera settings are not available (gray)? If the watermark is inactive, it may be blocked by the region or firmware version, and you can use third-party camera apps from Google Play, where watermark management is implemented differently. 💡Most of the inscriptions on Xiaomi’s screen are standard features, not bugs.A careful study of camera settings and developer mode solves 90% of problems.