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How to Schedule Text Messages on Android

Posted on by angelo
How to Schedule Text Messages on Android

We have all been in a situation where we forgot to send a message to a friend or loved one on their birthday. If only there was a way to schedule these kinds of texts in advance… Oh wait, there is!

This is at least true if you use an Android smartphone and the Google Messages app. Since it’s the default messaging app on most Android smartphones, chances are you’re already using it.

Plus, the process of scheduling text messages on Android is very simple once you know what you’re doing. You’ll never forget to send an important and timely text message again!

What you will need:

  • An Android smartphone
  • The Google Messages app

The short version

  1. Open the Google Messages app.
  2. Open or start a conversation.
  3. Enter your text message.
  4. Press and hold the Send button.
  5. Tap Select date and time.
  6. Select the time and date you want the message to be sent.
  7. Tap Send.

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    Open the Google Messages app

    The first step to scheduling a text message on Android is to open the Google Messages app, listed simply under Messages on most phones. Google Messages app on Android

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    Open or start a conversation

    From there, start a new conversation or open an existing conversation with the person you want to text. New conversation in Google Messages

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    Enter your text message

    Enter the text message you want to send as you normally would!Write a text message in the Google Messages app

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    Press and hold the Send button

    Instead of pressing the Send button to send the message immediately, long press the Send button. Press and hold the Send button in Google Messages

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    5

    Tap Select date and time

    A pop-up window should appear with options to schedule the text. You can either select one of the predefined options or tap Select date and time to specify exactly what time you want the message to be sent.Schedule a text message in Google Messages

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    6

    Select the time and date you want the message to be sent

    If you chose to select a custom date and time in the previous step, select the date from the calendar and the time from the clock and tap Set.Selecting time and date

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    Press Send

    You will be taken back to the main text interface, but now you should see a banner above the text message with the date and time it will be sent. If you are satisfied with this calendar, press the Send button to schedule it. Sending a Scheduled SMS on Android

FAQs

Can I delete an already scheduled SMS?

Yes, just open the conversation with the scheduled message, locate the message and tap the Schedule button next to it. From there, you can update, send, or completely delete the text message.