How to Schedule a Text on iPhone with iOS 17: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn to effortlessly schedule texts on your iPhone using iOS 17 with this simple guide.

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To schedule a text on iPhone iOS 17: Open the 'Shortcuts' app, tap on 'Automation,' and select 'Create Personal Automation.' Choose 'Time of Day,' set your desired time, and tap 'Next.' Add the ‘Send Message’ action, type your message, and choose the recipient. Toggle off 'Ask Before Running' for automation to execute automatically and tap 'Done.' Your text is now scheduled!

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I schedule texts on older iOS versions? No, the scheduling feature with the Shortcuts app was introduced in iOS 13 and is optimized in iOS 17.
  2. What if I forget to turn off 'Ask Before Running'? If 'Ask Before Running' is enabled, you will need to confirm each time you wish to send a scheduled message manually.
  3. Can I schedule texts to multiple recipients? Yes, you can create separate automation for each recipient or adjust the settings to include multiple message actions.
  4. Is there a limit to how far in advance I can schedule a text? Currently, there is no specified limit on how far ahead you can schedule a text using the Shortcuts app on iOS 17.

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