How to schedule text messages on your Android phone - CNET

You can now schedule the exact minute a text message is sent, ensuring you never forget to say happy birthday to Mom again.

Before you can schedule a message, you'll need to have the latest version of Google Messages installed on your phone.

Note that this feature will not work with your phone's default text message app, only Google Messages.

If you don't know how to change your default messaging app, don't worry -- the first time you open Google Messages you'll be asked if you want to make the switch.

Below I'll show you how to schedule a text message, including picking a custom send time and how to edit the message if you want to change anything. .

The first time you launch the Google Messages app and open a conversation after updating to the latest version, you'll see a small pop-up window appear over the Send button letting you know you can schedule messages.

To schedule a text, start typing your message then long-press the Send button.

To edit the message or the scheduled delivery time, tap the clock icon