Instructions apply to devices running iOS 12 and later.
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Open theShortcuts appon your phone.
Choose theAutomationtab at the bottom of the page.
If you’ve never created an automation before, tapCreate Personal Automations.
If you have previously created an automation, you won’t see this option.
Instead, tap the+in the upper right corner, and then tapCreate Personal Automation.
In newer versions of iOS, you’ll go straight to the Personal Automations options after you tap the+.
Select theTime of Dayoption.
Adjust the time for when you would like to send the message.
SelectMonthlyin theRepeatsectionand scroll down to adjust the date you want the message sent on.
When you’re finished, tapNext.
On the next screen, tapAdd Action.
In newer versions of iOS, you’re able to search directly for theSend Messageaction.
On theActionsmenu, check a contact from theSend Messagesection and then tapNext.
You may also just tapRecipientsin the preview window at the top of the screen.
In theMessagefield, throw in the message you want to send, and then tapNext.
Review the New Automation to be sure it contains the correct details.
To delete it, slide your finger from right to left on the automation and tapDelete.
These apps allow you to create and schedule text messages for one-time sends or recurring sends.
Can You Schedule an iMessage?
The short answer is no.
You cannot use iMessage to schedule a text message to be sent at a later time.
However, some workarounds will let you send messages at a future time.
Those require using either the Shortcuts app or a third-party program designed specifically for scheduling text messages.
You won’t receive new notifications about messages from that person with this setting enabled.
you’re able to turn it off by swiping left on the message and tapping the bell icon.
Tap and hold the message you want to forward, then open theMoremenu and selectShare.
TapInfo, then scroll down and selectBlock This Caller.
Unfortunately, it’s not possible to recall a text message after you send it.
But you may be able to cancel it before it’s delivered if you’re quick enough.
bring up the Control Center and turn on Airport Mode.
