WPS Office on Xiaomi: a complete guide to a free office suite for Android

WPS Office is one of those apps that is often pre-installed on Xiaomi smartphones, but many users don't know what it's for or how to use it. If you've seen this office suite on your Redmi, POCO or Mi menu but never opened it, this article will help you understand all the nuances. We'll explain how WPS Office differs from Microsoft Word and Google Docs, how to work with documents directly on your phone, and why it should (or should not) be used instead of the usual alternatives.

Xiaomi smartphones are often pre-installed, and WPS Office is one of those bonuses. For some, it's a handy tool, for some, an extra app that takes up space. In this article, you'll find step-by-step configuration instructions, comparisons with competitors, and answers to frequent questions: is it safe, how to remove it without consequences, and can you sync files with the cloud. If you often work with texts, spreadsheets or presentations on the go, read on.

What is WPS Office and Why You Need It on Xiaomi

WPS Office (formerly known as Kingsoft Office) is a cross-platform office suite that allows you to create, edit and view documents directly on your smartphone. On Xiaomi smartphones, it is often installed by default as an alternative to Microsoft Office or Google Docs.

• 📄.doc/.docx — Text documents (analogue of Word)
• 📊.xls/.xlsx — spreadsheets (analogue of Excel)
• 📑.ppt/.pptx — presentations (analogue of PowerPoint)
• 📎.pdf – Viewing and basic editing PDF-file
• 📂.Txt,.csv,.rtf – other text formats

The main advantage of WPS Office on Android is free access to all the basic features without a subscription (unlike Microsoft 365, where many tools are paid).The application is optimized for mobile devices: there is a convenient keyboard for text input, support for gestures (for example, scaling tables with two fingers), and even the Read mode, which removes all unnecessary elements from the screen, leaving only text.

On smartphones, Xiaomi WPS Office is often integrated with the proprietary shell MIUI: for example,.docx or.xlsx files can open by default in this application. If you do not like this approach, you can always change the application by default in the Android settings.

WPS Office Differences from Microsoft Office and Google Docs

Many Xiaomi users are wondering why the phone has WPS Office installed when you have Word or Google Docs.

An important nuance for Xiaomi owners: WPS Office consumes significantly less RAM than Microsoft Word or Excel on Android. This is critical for low-end Redmi or POCO models with 3-4 GB of RAM, where heavy applications can slow down the system. For example, when you open a.xlsx document with 10,000 lines, WPS Office copes faster than Excel for Android.

Another advantage is that it has a built-in format converter, so you can convert.pdf to.docx or vice versa right in the app, which is convenient for scanning documents, and Google Docs will have to use third-party services to do that.

⚠️ Note: If you are working with documents that you will then open on your PC in Microsoft Office, save files in formats.docx/.xlsx — not in the native format WPS (.Otherwise, fonts or markup may be “driving” on the computer.

How to use WPS Office on Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions

If you’ve never opened WPS Office on your Xiaomi, here’s a simple guide to getting started:

1. Open the application from the menu or through the file icon (for example, if you were sent a document via Telegram and you clicked "Open to...").
2. Select the type of document: 📝 New document is an empty page for text. 📈 New table - analogue of Excel. 📽️ New presentation - slides like in PowerPoint. 📂 Open a file – download from a device or cloud.
3. Edit the document: 🖋️ For text: use the toolbar at the top (font, alignment, lists). 📊 For tables: tap the cell to enter data or formula (e.g, =SUMM(A1:A10)). 🎨 For presentations: add a slide button "+" down.

Save the file.

• 💾 Click on the floppy icon at the top or select File → Save how.
• 📁 Select a folder (internal memory, SD-map).

How to remove WPS Office from Xiaomi if you don’t need it

If you don't plan on using WPS Office, you can uninstall it -- but with reservations. On most Xiaomi smartphones, this app is system-based, so simply uninstalling it through Settings → Apps may not work. Here's what to do:

1. Disable (no deletion): Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management. Find WPS Office in the list and tap it. Select "Disable" (this hides the application and stops it from working).

Complete removal (requires root or ADB):

• If you have root rights, use Root Explorer or Titanium Backup to remove it.
• You can remove root without it via ADB (instruction below).

⚠️ Warning: Removing system applications can lead to unstable work MIUI (If you're not sure, you'd better just turn it off. WPS Office or remove updates through Settings → Annexes → WPS Office → Remove updates.

If you want to return the app after deleting, you can download it from Google Play (free version with ads) or from the official WPS website.

Synchronize WPS Office with cloud services on Xiaomi

One of the key benefits of WPS Office is the ability to work with documents from the cloud. On Xiaomi, this is especially convenient, since you can quickly open files from Google Drive, Dropbox or even Mi Cloud (although the latter is not supported in all versions).

1. Account Connection: Open WPS Office and tap the profile icon at the top. Select Add Account and log in via Google, Dropbox or WPS Cloud.
2. Cloud File Management: In the main menu, select Cloud (the cloud icon at the bottom), tap on the service you want (like Google Drive) and select the file to edit.

Autosave to the cloud:

• In the application settings, enable AutoSave → Save to the cloud.
• Specify the default folder (e.g. Google Drive/WPS).

If none of the solutions worked, try alternative office apps:

• 📌 Microsoft Office is the best format compatibility, but requires a Microsoft account.
• 📌 Google Docs/Sheets/Slides — It is easy to work together, but you need to sync with Google Drive.
• 📌 OnlyOffice is open source, good format support, but less mobile-friendly.

Hidden WPS Office features that few people know about

WPS Office on Android has a few “chips” that are rarely mentioned in reviews, but can be useful:

• 🔍 Search for text in PDF: Open up. PDF-file, tap on the magnifying glass icon and enter a request - the application will find all the mentions (unlike many other ones). PDF-reader).
• 📱 Phone as a Projector Mode: Connect your phone to your TV HDMI (through USB-C → HDMI adapter and use WPS Office for presentations – slides will be displayed on a large screen, and the phone will be a remote.
• 🔒 Password protection: When saving a file, select a file → Save how → Parameters → Password-protected.
• 📡 Text translation: Select a fragment of text, tap on "Translate" - the application uses a built-in translator (works offline for major languages).
• 📊 Document templates: The main menu has a section "Temples" with ready-made resumes, reports and presentations (including in Russian).