"Send Later" option not appearing in Message app iOS 18

This one didn’t work for me, unfortunately

Workaround that they don't want you to know about when sending later to yourself:

Add your email and phone number to a group chat and the send later function should appear.

I've turned off all focus settings still no send later option except for the one Iphone contact I have thats always had the options since this update just all my other contacts don't have the option so far this only works between iphone and iphone it will not work with iPhone to Android or an older flip phone. The only thing I've not tried is factory reseting the device I'm on iPhone 14 with ios 18.

When I turned FOCUS to "Do Not Disturb"as someone mentioned in a previous post I saw the "Send Later" option on iMessages. When I tried the same thing for another iMessage, the "Send Later" option is no longer visible. Please fix this bug.

Jbr_252 wrote:

Exactly what I did too! I send myself notes and reminders all the time. Tested it there and it was missing

I agree with Mac Jim ID on this. Use Siri to send yourself a reminder. You can set it to remind you at any time you want. The phone doesn't even have to be in your hands.

Punkin0001 wrote:

The Send Later feature of my iPhone is missing

Assuming you are using iOS 18, do you have the + button next to where you would type the message. That is where you would find the Send Later option that can only be used to send later to other users with iMessage. That means it is not possible to send later to an Android phone.

BlueButterfly888 wrote:

There is a glitch. I’ve tried everything and everyone on your message list has to be using an IPhone for this to work.

Yes, everyone needs to be using iMessage. It's not a "glitch." It's working as designed. Whether or not you agree with this decision is another matter. You can let Apple know your thoughts using the feedback link previously provided in this thread.

iLmd_2009 wrote:

I’ve successfully delay-texted to the same person (iPhone user) several times! Loved that feature. But now for some unknown reason the option no longer appears when trying to text to that same user. 🤷‍♂️ Definate bug that needs to be fixed.

Are other messages sent to that user blue? What matters isn't the recipient, it's whether or not you and the recipient are using iMessage. And that can change.

It’s worked for me when texting non-iOS devices until today. I have no idea why it’s no longer on the iMessage + list. Apple Support pages still provides instructions for its use iOS 18+. So, it seems bizarre that it would suddenly quit working. Maybe it’s true that previous messages where it worked were all going to Apple devices. But, I’m pretty sure that’s not the case. Plus, the Apple Support pages still say all devices should get it since it’s stored on Apple servers until delivery time.

remodelor wrote:

Same deal 2 days and it’s gone. Bizarre for sure

• You cannot send messages to yourself.
• Send Later is only available when sending to other users who have iMessage turned on.

Samson_1 wrote:

Based on what everyone is saying Apple Support is in denial when it comes to customer feedback with the Send Later function. Apple Support, the issue is real and has not been fixed. Find a fix!

There is no fix because it's not broken.

My specific situation: Send Later does not appear as an option unless I am texting another iPhone user.

Yes, that's the way it's supposed to work. The feature only works with iMessage users.

Note: You must be using iMessage with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, or later. 

Schedule a message on iPhone to send later - Apple Support

DaisyGirl1221 wrote:

Very frustrating and honestly not acceptable. This should be available functionality.

Tell Apple:

Product Feedback - Apple

My husband starts his workday very early. I am often awake after he falls asleep and very often think of things I need to coordinate with him, but I can’t send him a text because it will wake him up and I can’t schedule it to send in the morning.

Suggest that he learn how to use the Android equivalant of Focus/Do Not Disturb.

https://support.google.com/android/answer/9069335?hl=en

Problem solved.

Not a good look on your organization.

My "organization" happens to be a small R2 university. It is nothing to do with this.

This is a user-to-user forum. Apple doesn't read here for feedback or suggestions.

It only works on other iPhones and it’s not even sending until you go back and send the message manually. What a joke

It only works iPhone to iPhone

No it doesn't. I have tried to no avail Apple got to fix this bug.