How to remove the watermark on the camera Xiaomi

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones today have powerful cameras that can create professional shots, but many users are annoyed by the automatic stamp that the system puts on each frame, which can take up useful space in the frame or simply spoil the aesthetics of the photo, especially if you plan to publish it.

Fortunately, the developers have provided a simple option that allows you to disable this feature in a few taps. the deactivation process is almost identical on different versions of the shells, whether it is a classic MIUI 14 or the latest HyperOS. You do not need third-party applications or root rights, everything is done by the standard means of the system.

In this article, we will take a detailed look at the algorithm for disabling the stamp, and we will also look at the nuances for different models and situations where the standard path can be hidden, and you will learn how to manage the appearance of your photos without undue effort.

The main camera settings in MIUI and HyperOS

The process of removing the logo starts with the launch of the standard Camera application. The interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the logic of the work remains the same for the entire model range of the brand.

Click the menu icon in the top right corner of the viewfinder screen. In the list that appears, select Settings, which is usually indicated by a gear, and this is where all the key shooting parameters, including watermark and geotag management, are concentrated.

Inside the settings menu, you're interested in the Watermark section, which can be directly in the list or hidden inside the General Settings subsection. Once you log in, you'll see the switch that displays the device model logo in photos.

⚠️ Warning: Turning off a watermark in the standard Photo mode does not automatically delete it in other modes, such as Portrait or Night, if they have separate settings for them.

It's worth noting that in some firmware regions, this option may be called "Device Model" or "Stamp." If you don't find an exact match, look for a switch with a similar description. Once deactivated, the system will stop applying the logo to new images, but the old photos will remain unchanged.

Removal of the stamp in Portrait mode

Portrait Mode often has its own design settings that work independently of the main camera mode, so that users can flexibly adjust the appearance of images with background blur, and the logo here can look different or be located in a different corner of the frame.

Switch to Portrait Mode via the bottom menu of the camera. Then click the menu button (three bars) again and select Settings. In the list that opens, find the item associated with the frames or stamps. In new versions of HyperOS, this option can be entered into a separate effects menu.

If you want to completely clear the frame, make sure that all decorative elements are turned off. In some cases, the watermark in portrait mode is tied to the selected bokeh effect or filter. Try changing the effect to "Original" or "No" to see if the inscription disappears.

It's important to understand the difference between a software watermark and optical artifacts. If the logo is only visible in a certain light or charcoal, it might be a glare on the security glass, not a software tag, so if you're setting up the camera, you don't want to wipe the lens.

Specificity of the mode Video and timelapse

Video recording has its own marking features, and often the watermark on videos is turned off by the same setting as the photo, but in some cases, a separate action is required, which is especially true for slow motion and timelapse modes.

Go to video recording mode and open the settings. Check for a time stamp switch or a device model. Unlike a photo, a video stamp may be more prominent because of the contrast with a moving image. Deleting it is critical for editing.

For Timelapse and Slowly modes, settings may be in a hidden menu called by a swipe or an extra button. If the standard path doesn't work, try switching to Pro mode for video, where tag management is often put in a separate toolbar.

Keep in mind that removing the logo during the shooting phase is the only right decision. Attempting to remove it from the finished video will require complex retouching or cropping, which will inevitably lead to loss of image quality or change in the composition of the frame.

Settings for different Redmi and Poco models

Redmi and Poco may have slight differences in the camera interface, which is due to the adaptation of the shell to different price segments of devices, but the basic principle of finding settings remains unchanged: menu → settings → watermarks.

On the budget models of the Redmi Note series, the option may simply be called “Logo.” While the flagships of the Poco F series often use the term “Device watermark.” Below is a table of matching names for different series of devices.

If your device has different item names than the ones in the table, look for icons, often with a thumbnail or brand logo next to the text description, which helps you navigate the menu more quickly, especially on devices with relocation.

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Use search in your phone settings: type the word “sign” or “watermark” into the system settings search bar to immediately go to the desired switch.

Problems with displaying camera settings

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the menu item is simply missing, this can be caused by an error in the camera application or cache. First of all, try to clear the data of the Camera application through the smartphone settings menu.

Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Camera. Select Clean and confirm Clear All. This will return the camera settings to factory values, and the missing items should reappear.

⚠️ Warning: Clearing the camera data will reset all your personal settings, including resolution, format (save) and framing grid.

In rare cases, the lack of option is due to the regional version of the firmware, some carriers or regional distributors require the logo to be saved in the images, in which case the standard methods of removing the stamp will not work, you will need to change the region or flashing.

The problem may also be in an outdated version of the app, go to GetApps or Google Play and check for updates for the Camera system app, and developers often fix interface bugs in new versions.

Alternative methods and third-party solutions

If regular tools don't work, you can turn to third-party solutions, and alternative cameras like the Open Camera or Google Camera (GCam) can completely ignore system constraints, and these apps have their own, more flexible watermark settings.

GCam is particularly popular among enthusiasts, not only removing the logo, but also greatly improving the quality of photos thanks to Google's processing algorithms, but for each phone model, you need to look for a specific version of the port.

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Using third-party cameras is the only way to get a photo without a logo if the manufacturer has blocked this option at the firmware level.

There are also specialized applications for batch removal of watermarks from already finished photos, which use artificial intelligence algorithms to paint over the logo, and the quality of the result depends on the complexity of the background at the location of the stamp.

For advanced users, a method of editing system files via ADB is available. This method requires a connection to a computer and minimal technical knowledge. It allows you to change the configuration files of the camera, forcibly prohibiting the application of the tag.

adb shell settings put global camera_watermark_enabled 0

Entering this command in the terminal with a USB-connected smartphone can instantly turn off the feature even if the slider is not on the menu, but on newer versions of Android and HyperOS, this method can be blocked by security.

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