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Sending a Text Message by a schedule

WoozyPolarBear — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:16:19 GMT

Hey there, I know this isn't specifically a question related to Public Mobile Service, and more hardware related, but does anyone know how to send a text message by a schedule. What I mean by that is I would like to send a text message be sent at a specific time automatically.

Re: Sending a Text Message by a schedule

hTideGnow — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:21:36 GMT

Hi @WoozyPolarBear Android? if so, try Google Messenger

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wired.com/story/how-to-schedule-emails-texts-chats/amp

or iOS as well:

https://www.lifewire.com/schedule-text-message-on-iphone-5186842

Re: Sending a Text Message by a schedule

esjliv — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:27:27 GMT

Thanks for asking that @WoozyPolarBear

I never even thought of a text on a schedule, interesting.

edit - OMG, that is so easy...thanks @hTideGnow

Now, what would I use this for....🤔

Re: Sending a Text Message by a schedule

HALIMACS — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:30:37 GMT

Great question @WoozyPolarBear

On Android, tap the "+" button to the left of the native messaging app (if Samsung). It lets you schedule time to send SMS.

If others, I got nothing.

Re: Sending a Text Message by a schedule

LeePublic — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:31:59 GMT

Yes, I've used this feature in Google Messages.

Re: Sending a Text Message by a schedule

hTideGnow — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:35:54 GMT

Hi @esjliv , best to type out the text saying I am sick to my boss.. schedule it to send the next day, then I can sleep in. LoL

Re: Sending a Text Message by a schedule

esjliv — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:36:47 GMT

@hTideGnow wrote:
Hi @esjliv , best to type out the text saying I am sick to my boss.. schedule it to send the next day, then I can sleep in. LoL

@hTideGnow - I will keep that one in mind! 😜

Re: Sending a Text Message by a schedule

jdmbc — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 01:05:41 GMT

Hi,

You're right, that's not a Public Mobile issue, it's a hardware question.

You don't mention what kind of phone you have.

iPhone has the Apple Shortcuts app, which will allow you to schedule sending a text message. I've used this.

Android has IFTTT (maybe other apps too) which will automate text messaging. I've never used this on an Android device.

As that covers most phones, this should get you to the manual start page of whichever software you choose.

Re: Sending a Text Message by a schedule

Zyl — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:23:36 GMT

@WoozyPolarBear, assuming you are using the default SMS app by Google, to send by schedule, you just press on the "Send" icon longer until you see the calendar where you can schedule a later send time and then put in the date and time of when you want to send out the text. But remember that you need to be connected to the network either via wifi or Public Mobile at all time until the SMS is sent at your designated time. If you ever break the network connection, the scheduled sent might not work properly.

Re: Sending a Text Message by a schedule

WoozyPolarBear — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:22:06 GMT

I had no idea it was that easy. Thank you. (Android user BTW)

Re: Sending a Text Message by a schedule

WoozyPolarBear — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:23:51 GMT

@hTideGnow wrote:
Hi @esjliv , best to type out the text saying I am sick to my boss.. schedule it to send the next day, then I can sleep in. LoL

I have to admit, that's sort of the thing I was planning. Not calling in sick though, but rather sending a text in the middle of a meeting (not work related) that I want to ditch out of. LOL