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A reminder that finishes the job

How to schedule WhatsApp messages on Android

Prepare the recipient, message, date, and time in WAPlus Ultra. At the right moment, WAPlus reminds you and opens the selected messenger so you can review and send.

Android onlyUpdated
  • One-time and repeating schedules
  • Prepared text and optional image
  • You confirm the final send
WAPlus Ultra scheduling screen
WAPlus Ultra scheduling screen

How to get started

Install WAPlus Ultra on Android, then set up the feature you need. Your installed messenger remains part of the workflow.

  1. 1.

    Prepare it while it is fresh

    Choose the person or group, write the message, and set the time before the follow-up disappears from your day.

  2. 2.

    Let Android keep the reminder

    WAPlus stores the schedule locally and asks Android to wake the reminder at the selected time.

  3. 3.

    Review, then send

    Tap the due notification. WAPlus opens the supported messenger with the content ready; you stay in control of sending it.

What Android access does scheduling use?

The core workflow uses notifications and alarm scheduling. Access is requested in context, and the message is not silently sent in the background.

Notifications
On Android 13 and later, notification permission lets WAPlus show the due reminder.
Exact alarms
Android may ask you to allow exact alarms for time-sensitive reminders. Battery restrictions can still affect timing on some devices.
Contacts or a selected image
Contacts are optional when you use the contact picker. Images are selected through Android's file picker for that schedule.

Scheduled does not mean unattended

WAPlus Ultra uses an assisted-send flow. It prepares the handoff and prompts you at the chosen time; it does not promise invisible, server-side, or guaranteed background delivery through WhatsApp.

Questions before you install

Will WAPlus send while my phone is off?

No. The phone must be on and Android must allow the reminder to run. You then confirm the send in the selected messenger.

Can I schedule a group message?

WAPlus supports an assisted handoff for selected WhatsApp groups. WhatsApp still controls the final destination and send screen.

Have a workflow in mind? Send a feature request to the developer.

Available for Android only

Try it in WAPlus Ultra.

Keep your installed WhatsApp app. Add the tools that help you follow through.

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