Many Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners find a pre-installed WPS Office app on their device that raises questions about what the program is, why it's needed, and whether it can be removed. This powerful cross-platform office suite that allows you to open, edit, and create documents directly on a mobile device, replacing heavy desktop versions of Microsoft Office. For budget and mid-budget smartphones like the Redmi Note or Xiaomi Mi series, having such a lightweight tool becomes critical for fast text work.
The developers of MIUI and HyperOS often integrate this solution by default, as it provides basic compatibility with DOCX, XLS and PPT formats without the need to install additional software. The user gets a ready tool to view bills, contracts or presentations immediately after the first turn on the gadget.
In this article, we will discuss in detail the capabilities of WPS Office, its difference from standard analogues and how to manage the application in an Android environment, you will learn how to configure cloud synchronization, convert files to PDF, and whether you need to keep this software in your device’s memory at all if you rarely work with documents.
The application is a comprehensive solution that combines a text editor, spreadsheets and a tool for creating presentations. WPS Writer allows you to format text, paste images and work with footers, which makes it possible to fully edit resumes or reports on the go. The interface is adapted for touch control, but when connecting a keyboard and mouse through OTG or Bluetooth becomes almost indistinguishable from a desktop analogue. To work with numerical data, the WPS Spreadsheets module is designed, which supports complex formulas, summary tables and graphs, especially for students who need to quickly check the file. Autosave and autorecovery protects data from loss in the event of a system reset or battery discharge. ⚠️ Attention: The free version of the app may contain ads that sometimes pop up when you open files. For complete comfort and no banners requires a paid Premium subscription — WPS Presentation, which allows you to not only create slides, but also to show them on an external display through the Cast or Mi Cast function. This turns your smartphone into a projector remote control during meetings. All three modules are united by a single shell, which makes it easier to navigate between different types of files. 📄 Full support for Microsoft Office formats (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and PDF flat-out. ☁️ Integration with Google Drive, Dropbox and its own service WPS Cloud. ✍️ Tools for handwritten notes and annotations directly on top of documents PDF. 🔄 The ability to collaborate on documents in real time with other users.
Differences from Standard Editors MIUIIn the operating system MIUI And the new HyperOS already has a basic document viewer built in, which is activated when you click on a file in the Explorer. But the built-in tool is often limited to just browsing and editing text, whereas the built-in tool is often limited to just looking at and editing text. WPS Office offers an advanced set of features. Deep formatting, styles and macros are available in a third-party application, making it indispensable for active work. PDF-Unlike the standard Xiaomi viewer, you can not only read documents, but also convert them to Word, combine several files into one, and also electronically sign them. This saves time and eliminates the need to search for separate conversion applications. Hidden opportunities PDF-The built-in tool allows you to scan documents through the camera of the smartphone, automatically leveling the perspective and improving the readability of the text, and then immediately save them in the camera. PDF. Also worth noting is the template system, which is much broader than stock solutions, and thousands of pre-made designs for resumes, reports and curricula are available to users. A unique feature is the Eye Mode, which automatically adjusts the color temperature of the screen during long-term reading of documents, reducing the burden on vision. This makes the application more friendly for those who spend a lot of time behind the Redmi screen.
Instructions for setting up and first start After the first opening of the application, the system will offer to log in through the account WPS, Google or Facebook: Registration is required to activate 1GB of cloud storage, which allows you to sync documents between your phone, tablet and computer, and without logging in, many features, including saving version history, will not be available. To get started with documents, you need to give the app access to the device's memory. In modern versions of Android, including Xiaomi shells, this is done through a permission pop-up. If you missed this step, go to Settings. → Annexes → WPS Office → Permissions and activate access to Photos and Videos or Files and Media». ☑️ Setting up WPS Office for comfortable workAuthorize in your personal accountActune cloud synchronizationSelect the theme of registration (light / dark)Deactivate notifications about promotionsActivated: 0 / 4 The important step is to set up the interface. → Settings can change the interface language if it is not defined correctly, and disable automatic updates of the application inside the app store, and it is also recommended to immediately choose the file saving format to avoid compatibility problems when sending documents to colleagues on the PC. Parameter Description Cloud Save Recommendation Autosave to the cloud Enable Ad Switch Security Ads Display Disable in Settings PDF Zoom Scaling By Night Mode Page Width Car or Scheduled
Work with PDF One of the most popular functions of the package is working with the Portable Document Format format. WPS Office allows you to not only open PDF, But you can also edit the content, which is rare in free versions, and you can change the text, you can change the images, you can move the blocks, just like you would in a text document, and then you can save the result back to the text. PDF. File conversion takes place in a few taps, opening a Word document or a table photo, clicking Tools and selecting Export to PDF». The process is fast, thanks to optimized compression algorithms built into the application engine, while maintaining high quality of the source document, which is important for printing on a printer. 💡Use the function "Image to Text" (OCR) tool-piece PDF, It's a way to turn a printed text photograph into an editable digital document, and it works even with handwritten notes if the handwriting is legible, and for students and researchers, annotation is useful. You can mark important passages, add text comments, and draw on top of pages by hand. All edits are stored in a separate layer without destroying the original structure of the file, and can be exported as a peer review report. 🖊️ Creation of electronic signatures with a finger or stylus for approval of documents. 📑 Separation of the Big PDF-file into individual pages or chapters. 🔒 Setting a password for opening confidential documents. 📐 Exact scaling and reading mode for large tables.
Like many free apps, WPS Office is monetized through ad displays. Pop-ups can appear when you start a program, save a file, or switch between modules. This can annoy users accustomed to the cleanliness of Xiaomi's interface. However, developers provide flexible settings to minimize the number of times. The settings section often hides a "Get Premium" or "Remove Ads" switch that leads to the payment page. There are also ways to temporarily disable ads by performing certain actions within the application, such as daily login or watching a corporate video. ⚠️ Beware of third-party modified versions (Mod) APK), Installing such software on a smartphone with banking applications carries a high risk of identity theft, and it is worth noting that the basic functionality required by 95% of users (browsing, easy editing, printing) remains completely free. Paid functions like advanced OCR or convert PDF In Excel, only a narrow circle of specialists need a batch mode. 📊 How do you feel about advertising in free applications?Normal, if the functionality is free irritating, ready to pay for the absence of advertisingI am only completely free analoguesI use ad blockers