Before you start
- Google Messages or Samsung Messages
Method 1 In Google Messages
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Step 1: Write the message
Open a conversation and type your message as usual. Don’t tap send yet.
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Step 2: Press and hold the Send button
Press and hold the Send arrow until the schedule menu opens.
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Step 3: Choose when
Pick a suggested time (such as Later today or Tomorrow) or tap Pick date & time. Tap Save.
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Step 4: Confirm
Tap the send button, which now shows a small clock. The message appears in the chat with a clock icon until it’s sent.
Method 2 In Samsung Messages
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Step 1: Open the extras menu
In a conversation, tap the + icon next to the text box. On some versions tap ⋮ instead.
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Step 2: Tap Schedule message
Choose Schedule message, set the date and time, and tap Done.
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Step 3: Write and send
Type the message and tap Send. It waits in the conversation with a clock icon.
Method 3 Edit, send now or cancel a scheduled text
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Step 1: Tap the clock icon
Tap the clock next to the scheduled message.
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Step 2: Choose an action
Select Update message or Edit to change the text or time, Send now to send immediately, or Delete to cancel.
Troubleshooting
Pressing and holding Send does nothing
Update Google Messages from the Play Store. Make sure you’ve typed something first; the option doesn’t appear for an empty message.
The scheduled text didn’t send
The phone may have been off, in airplane mode, or battery saver delayed the app. Disable battery restrictions for your Messages app in Settings > Apps > Messages > Battery.
I don’t see Schedule message on Samsung
Update Samsung Messages in the Galaxy Store. On some carrier versions it’s under ⋮ > Schedule message.
Frequently asked questions
How far ahead can I schedule a text on Android?
Google and Samsung Messages let you pick dates well into the future, but for reliability keep it within a few weeks.
Can I schedule a text to a group?
Yes, it works in group conversations too.
Can I schedule WhatsApp messages?
WhatsApp doesn’t have a schedule feature for personal accounts. Use a reminder instead, or WhatsApp Business tools such as away messages.
Summary
In Google Messages, press and hold Send to schedule. In Samsung Messages, tap + > Schedule message. Tap the clock icon to change or cancel it, and keep your phone on so it can send on time.
