WhatsApp is the most popular instant messenger in the world, but there are some features that are sorely missed on the platform. One of the most requested features is the ability to schedule messages on the platform. While the Meta-owned messenger may incorporate this feature in future, right now you’ll need to work your way around this conundrum. In this article, we bring you 2 quick ways to schedule WhatsApp messages on Android.
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Schedule Messages on WhatsApp Business for Android
Step 1: Launch the WhatsApp Business app on your Android smartphone.
Step 2: Tap the ellipses at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Tap on Settings.
Step 4: Select Business Settings.
Step 5: Tap on Away Message.
Step 6: Switch on the toggle bar for Send Away Message.
Step 7: Tap the pencil icon and type the message you want to schedule.
Step 8: Hit Schedule. Select the time of delivery.
Step 9: Add the message recipients.
Your WhatsApp Business message will be scheduled for delivery at the time you’ve set.
Schedule WhatsApp Messages using a third-party app
Third-party apps like ScheduleUp, SKEDit, and Do It Later let you schedule messages on your non-business WhatsApp account. Here’s how you can use ScheduleUp to carry out this task on your device.
Step 1: Download and install the ScheduleUp app on your Android device.
Step 2: Tap the plus icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Select the name of the receiver and set the date and time of delivery. Type the message in the designated text field.
Step 4: Tap the tick icon at the top right corner of the screen once you’re done.Â
Your WhatsApp message will be scheduled for delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I schedule a message on WhatsApp?
Third-party apps like ScheduleUp, SKEDit, and Do It Later give you the option to schedule messages on your WhatsApp account.
How do I schedule a message on WhatsApp Business?
Go to Settings>Business Settings>Away Message and switch on the toggle bar for Send Away Message. Tap the pencil icon and compose the message. Hit Schedule and add the recipients & time of delivery.
Does the regular WhatsApp app offer a native way to schedule messages?
There is no feature to schedule messages on the non-business WhatsApp app.
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Conclusion
This is how you can schedule messages on WhatsApp for Android. While there is no native method of scheduling messages on the non-business version of the app, it may be added to the messenger somewhere down the line. More recently, WhatsApp added the feature to share your screen on a video call and send video messages to contacts.
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