WPS Office on Xiaomi: Full User Guide

Many Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners are faced with a pre-installed office suite that often raises questions. WPS Office is a powerful cross-platform application developed by Chinese company Kingsoft that integrates by default into the MIUI or HyperOS shell. It allows you to create, edit and view Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents directly on a mobile device without the need to connect to a computer.

The main reason for this software to appear on your gadget is the close collaboration between the developers of Kingsoft and Xiaomi Corporation. Since both companies are based in China and share common corporate interests, integrating an office suite into firmware is the standard for global versions of smartphones. Users are often surprised to find that the application takes up space in memory or appears on recommendation lists, even if they have never used it.

In this article, we will discuss in detail the functionality of the program, how to optimize it for your needs and how to completely remove it if the standard office suite does not suit you. Understanding how WPS Office interacts with MIUI system processes will help avoid conflicts when opening attachments from instant messengers and email.

Functional capabilities and benefits of the package

The app is a full-fledged office center in your pocket that supports most popular file formats. WPS Writer allows you to edit text documents while retaining complex formatting, tables and images, which is critical for students and office workers. Unlike simplified viewers, a full set of text editing tools, including spell checking and styles, are available.

Special attention should be paid to the WPS PDF module, which is built into the main interface of the program. It can not only open e-books and documents, but also convert images into text, combine several files into one and add digital signatures. Kingsoft regularly updates the rendering algorithms, so complex graphics from Excel are displayed correctly even on high-pixel density screens.

• 📄 Cloud storage support: sync with Google Drive, Dropbox and its own service WPS Cloud.
• 📑 Reading mode: automatic adaptation of text to the size of the smartphone screen for comfortable viewing.
• 🛠 Abstract tools: the ability to take notes, highlight with a marker and draw by hand on the fields of documents.

Importantly, the free version contains ad modules that can be displayed when you start or at the bottom of the screen.For Xiaomi users, this can be an annoyance, but the functionality is not cut.Premium paid subscription removes ads and provides access to advanced PDF conversion and editing features, but for basic tasks it is not necessary.

Integration with MIUI and HyperOS shell

The app's deep integration into the MIUI-shell Android operating system means it's often assigned by the default system to open all office files. When you get a file in Telegram, Viber or through mail, the system automatically prompts you to run it through WPS Office. This is convenient for speed, but can be inconvenient if you prefer other editors, such as from Microsoft or Google.

Xiaomi system components can use WPS libraries to preview documents in the File Manager Explorer. If you delete the application incorrectly, this can lead to files opening with an error or displaying as an unknown format. System dependencies require a cautious approach when modifying the composition of installed software.

⚠️ Note: Forced removal of system components without root rights can lead to unstable work of the file manager. it is recommended to first disable the application through settings to check the system response.

Users often notice that after a firmware update, default settings are reset and WPS Office becomes a priority again. This is normal behavior for Xiaomi's ecosystem, which seeks to maintain uniformity in user experience. To change this, you need to manually reassign actions for each file type in application settings.

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Check the default app settings in the phone menu periodically, as system updates may return WPS Office as the primary document handler.

Interface setting and working with documents

The application interface is all-in-one, allowing you to switch between text tables and presentations within a single window. At the top of the screen is a toolbar that adapts to the type of open file. Word documents are formatting tools available, and Excel is used for cell and formula functions.

Of particular interest is the PC-to-Phone mode, which allows you to stream an image from a smartphone screen to a computer or vice versa, controlling a presentation from a mobile device. This feature is extremely useful for business meetings when there is no laptop at hand, but there is a Smart TV or projector.

• 🌙 Night mode: decrease in brightness and change in color range for reading in the dark.
• 🔒 Password protection: the ability to install encryption for important documents directly in the application.
• ☁️ Autosave: periodically save changes to the cloud or device memory to avoid data loss.

To make tables work on a small screen, you have a "Block Freeze" feature that allows you to lock the table cap or the first column so that they remain visible when you scroll through a large amount of data, which makes working with Excel on a smartphone really practical, not just theoretical.

Comparison with analogues: Microsoft Office and Google Docs

There is fierce competition in the mobile office app market, and WPS Office competes successfully with the industry giants.The main difference is the weight of the application and the speed of launch. WPS is often lighter and faster on budget Redmi and POCO devices, whereas Microsoft products require more RAM resources and CPU time.

The formats are roughly the same for all three leaders, but WPS Office is sometimes better at complex layouts in Word documents created in older versions of office suites. Google Docs wins in terms of real-time collaboration, but requires a constant Internet connection for full functionality, whereas WPS works well offline.

The choice between these apps depends on your habits. If you are deeply immersed in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, the native app will be more convenient for synchronizing edit history. If you need a lightweight, fast tool just in case, the pre-installed WPS Office on Xiaomi will do this perfectly.

How to remove or disable WPS Office on Xiaomi

Because the application is often system-based, standard uninstallation by long-pressing the icon may not be available, so you need to go to deep system settings. Open the Settings menu, select the App item, and find the WPS Office list, and you will have the "Disable" option available here, which will hide the application and stop its processes, but will not delete the files completely.

Complete removal of the system application requires extended rights or use of ADB (Android Debug Bridge) which is safe if you follow the instructions, but requires connecting the smartphone to the computer. Before any manipulations, it is strongly recommended to make a full backup of data, as interference with system components always carries minimal risks.

The process of removing the command line is as follows: After connecting the phone and entering the adb shell command, you need to find the exact name of the package. cn.wps.moffice_eng Or similar. Delete command:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 cn.wps.moffice_eng

⚠️ Note: Do not remove system components unless you are sure of their purpose. Removing critical libraries can cause a cyclical device reboot (bootloop).

If you don't want to use a computer, you can try to find and install a lighter version of an application from alternative sources that doesn't have system permissions and use it. However, on modern versions of HyperOS, security policies have become stricter, and installing applications from unknown sources can be blocked by default.

Solving problems and optimizing work

A common problem with Xiaomi users is aggressive battery saving, which kills the background processes of office applications. If you are working with a large document or scanning many pages, the system can close the application to save energy. To avoid this, you need to configure autostart and no restrictions.

Go to Battery and Performance, search WPS Office and select Unlimited mode. Also enable auto-run so that the app can properly open files coming from other programs, which is especially important for those who use the phone to work with mail and instant messengers.

• 🚀 Cache Clearing: Clear the app’s cache in the settings if it starts to work slowly.
• 📂 File path: by default, files are saved to the Internal folder Storage/WPS Office, don’t forget this when searching for documents.
• 🔄 Update: Keep an eye out for versions on Google Play as older versions may have security vulnerabilities.

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Proper power settings are key to running WPS Office on Xiaomi smartphones, and without them, the system will be constantly completing the process.

Another problem may be the incorrect display of fonts in documents created on Windows computers, the solution lies in installing additional font packages inside the application itself or using standard fonts Arial and Times New Roman, which are available on all platforms.

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