This method takes place in the default Messages app on the phone, and follows many of the same steps that you would use to send a regular text message. However, you are able to select a separate Schedule message option where you can specify the time and date of the message. Android will then proceed to send the message at the time that you choose.  

How to Schedule a Text Message on a Samsung Galaxy On5

The steps in this guide were performed on a Samsung Galaxy On5 using the Android Marshmallow operating system. The result of completing this guide is that you will have created a text message which will be sent at a time you specify. Step 1: Open the Messages app.

Step 2: Select the intended recipient, then type the message, but don’t send it yet. Tap the More button at the top-right of the window.

    Step 3: Touch the Schedule message option.

    Step 4: Choose the time and date, then tap the Done button at the bottom-right corner of the screen. The scheduled time for the message must be at least 6 minutes in the future.

Step 5: Touch the Send button at the bottom-right corner of the screen. Note that there should be a message about the scheduled time of the message above the message itself.

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