Schedule SMS with Google Messages Hidden Feature

Discover the Hidden Google Messages Feature That Lets You Schedule SMS Texts

With Samsung putting less work into its own texting app, many users have recently made the switch to the Google Messages application. As a result, a ton of new users are discovering the app's features for the first time. However, some of these features are not immediately apparent and require a bit of exploration to uncover.

One such feature is the ability to schedule an SMS text message for a specific date and time. This can be incredibly useful in a variety of situations, such as reminding a friend or family member about an upcoming event or sending yourself a reminder about a task you need to complete.

How to Schedule an SMS Text Message

To schedule an SMS text message using the Google Messages application, follow these steps:

1. Launch the Google Messages app and select the user you want to send a scheduled message to.
2. Type in the message you want to send, just as you normally would.
3. Rather than tapping the "Send" button, perform a long press gesture on it. This will bring up a new window with scheduling options.

In this window, you'll see several recommended times for sending your message. You can choose one of these options or select the "Pick date and time" feature to set a custom schedule.

Once you've selected a scheduled time, you'll see it listed in the conversation thread with a clock icon next to the "Send" button. When the scheduled time arrives, the Google Messages application will automatically send your message.

Use Cases for Scheduled SMS Texts

Scheduling an SMS text message can be useful in a variety of situations. Here are a few examples:

• Reminding friends and family about upcoming events: Schedule a message to remind your loved ones about birthdays, holidays, or other important dates.
• Sending reminders to yourself: Use the scheduling feature to send yourself reminders about tasks you need to complete or events you don't want to forget.

While this feature may not be immediately apparent, it's a powerful tool that can help you stay organized and on top of your communication. By scheduling SMS text messages in advance, you can ensure that important reminders or notifications are sent at the right time.

Google Messages is a popular messaging app that comes pre-installed on many Android devices. While it may not have all the bells and whistles of some other messaging apps, it has a hidden feature that allows users to schedule SMS messages in advance.

To access the hidden feature, follow these steps:

1. Open Google Messages on your Android device.
2. Start a new conversation or open an existing one.
3. Type in the message you want to schedule.
4. Tap and hold on the send button until a calendar icon appears.
5. Tap on the calendar icon to select the date and time you want to schedule the message for.

When you schedule a message using Google Messages, it will be sent automatically at the designated time. You can schedule messages up to 6 months in advance.

Note that scheduled messages are stored locally on your device and not on Google's servers. This means that if you lose your phone or reset it, all scheduled messages will be deleted.

Scheduling SMS messages can be beneficial in various ways:

• Send birthday or anniversary wishes at midnight without having to stay up late.
• Remind someone about an appointment or event at a specific time.
• Send a message when you know the recipient will be available to receive it, such as during their lunch break.

• `message`: The text of the message to be sent
• `recipient`: The phone number or contact ID of the recipient
• `scheduled_time`: The timestamp (in milliseconds) when the message should be delivered

• `scheduled_messages`: Stores scheduled messages with columns for message text, recipient, and scheduled time
• `message_status`: Tracks the status of sent messages (e.g., delivered, failed)

• Encryption: Messages are encrypted in transit and at rest using TLS and AES encryption
• Authentication: Users must authenticate with their Google account to use the feature
• Authorization: The app checks user permissions before scheduling messages