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How to Use WPS Version History Backup on Android

Last updated:July 12, 2026

Use WPS Version History Backup on Android through 6 how-to topics, including opening version history, naming a version, previewing a version, restoring a version, saving as a version, and deleting a version; 4 items are free and 2 are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership
11. Open Version HistoryFree
22. Name a Historical VersionFree
33. Preview a Historical VersionFree
44. Restore a Historical VersionWPS Premium required
55. Save As a Historical VersionWPS Premium required
66. Delete a Historical VersionFree

How-to Guide

1. Open Version History

Entry path: Tap the top-right menu icon → Version History

  1. Open a document that has already been saved to WPS Cloud.
  2. Tap the top-right menu icon.
  3. Select Version History from the list.
  4. Tap Version History again if prompted.
  5. Review the historical versions shown for the current document.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: You can see the list of historical versions for the current document.
  • Next action available: You can continue with naming, previewing, restoring, saving as, or deleting a version.

Tips While Using

  • Environment: The document must already be saved to WPS Cloud.
  • Network: An internet connection is required to load version history.

2. Name a Historical Version

Entry path: Tap the top-right menu icon → Version History → More options → Name

  1. Open the document's version history list.
  2. Find the version you want to label.
  3. Tap the ... icon next to that version.
  4. Tap Name.
  5. Enter the version name and tap OK.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The selected historical version shows the new name.
  • Next action available: You can identify and select that version more easily later.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Make sure you selected the correct version before naming it.

3. Preview a Historical Version

Entry path: Tap the top-right menu icon → Version History → More options → Preview

  1. Open the document's version history list.
  2. Find the version you want to preview.
  3. Tap the ... icon next to that version.
  4. Tap Preview.
  5. Review the content of that historical version.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The selected historical version opens for review.
  • Next action available: You can decide whether to restore it or save it as a new file.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Preview only lets you review content and does not directly change the current version.

4. Restore a Historical Version

Entry path: Tap the top-right menu icon → Version History → More options → Restore to this version

  1. Open the document's version history list.
  2. Find the version you want to restore.
  3. Tap the ... icon next to that version.
  4. Tap Restore to this version.
  5. Follow the on-screen prompt to complete the restore.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The current document returns to the selected historical state.
  • Next action available: You can continue editing from the restored version.

Tips While Using

  • Membership: This action requires WPS Premium.
  • Common mistake: Preview the version first so you restore the intended content.

5. Save As a Historical Version

Entry path: Tap the top-right menu icon → Version History → More options → Save As and Open

  1. Open the document's version history list.
  2. Find the version you want to save separately.
  3. Tap the ... icon next to that version.
  4. Tap Save As and Open.
  5. Choose a save location.
  6. Save the selected version as a new file and open it.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The historical version is saved as a new file and opens successfully.
  • Next action available: You can continue editing the new file without changing the current version chain.

Tips While Using

  • Membership: This action requires WPS Premium.
  • Common mistake: Confirm the save location so the new file is easy to find later.

6. Delete a Historical Version

Entry path: Tap the top-right menu icon → Version History → More options → Delete Version

  1. Open the document's version history list.
  2. Find the version you want to remove.
  3. Tap the ... icon next to that version.
  4. Tap Delete Version.
  5. Follow the on-screen prompt to finish deletion.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The selected historical version no longer appears in the list.
  • Next action available: You can continue managing the remaining versions.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Confirm that the selected version is no longer needed before deleting it.