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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/captain_salt_bag on 2025-12-31 19:45:36+00:00.
I just realized that many people don’t know Android has a built-in "Schedule Send" feature, which is ideally suited to make your friends think you care while you're being lazy.
If you want to send that "Happy New Year" text to your best friend (or your mom) the second the clock strikes 12, but you also plan on being passed out by 10 PM—or you just don't want to be fumbling with your phone while the ball drops—here is how you do it.
The 30-second setup:
- Type the text: Go into your messages and type out whatever you want to say.
- Hit the '+' button: It’s right next to where you type. Look for the "Schedule Send" icon (represented by a clock).
- Pick the exact time: Don't click the "tomorrow morning" suggestions. Tap "Pick date and time."
- Set it for Jan 1st at 00:00: This is the key. Ensure the calendar is set to the 1st, and the clock is set to midnight exactly.
- Send it (to the queue): Hit "Set" and then tap that little SMS button that now has a clock on it.
Now you’ll see the text sitting there in the chat, but it’s just chilling until midnight. You can go back to sleep or keep partying, and your phone does the work for you.
I use this for birthdays, too, because I’m notoriously bad at forgetting until 3 PM the next day. This way, I look like the organized friend for once.
Cheers and Happy New Year! 🥂