It’s a powerful app, capable of a lot more than just the basics of text messaging.

Let’s check out the best features of the Samsung Messages app that you might not know about.

To send a group text on Samsung Messages, tap theCompose new messagebutton at the bottom of the screen.

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Now compose your message and send it like you normally do.

To do so, open your desired conversation, tap the+icon, and selectSchedule messagefrom the messaging tools menu.

Next, set the date and time for when you want your message to go out, and tapDone.

Samsung Messages Group text

Now jot down out your message and send it like you normally do.

Dark mode or Light mode, but you’re free to easily customize them according to your preference.

To do so, open a conversation, tap the three-dots menu, and selectCustomize chat room.

Samsung Messages Group text add receipients

If you want this arrangement for all your conversations, tapApply to all chat rooms.

And if you later change your mind, simply hitResetto remove all customizations.

Create Conversation Categories

If you’re like most people, your inbox is filled with automated marketing offers.

Samsung Messages main page

This makes it difficult to reach people who you actually want to text.

It’s one of thebest features of Google Messagesagainst Samsung Messages.

In the Useful Cards tab, you’ll see three menus:Upcoming,Offers, andFinances.

Samsung Messages Conversation Message Tools

The Offers menu shows all the discounts and other offers from your favorite brands.

Do the same with all the conversations for which you want a custom notification sound.

Then, select all the contacts you want to forward this message to and tapDone.

Samsung Messages schedule send message

To do so, long-press the message and selectAdd to reminder.

A new row will appear where it’s possible for you to bang out the subject line.

Once written, go ahead and throw in the body too, and hit send.

Samsung Messages conversation settings

To do this, tap the three-dots menu and go toSettings > More prefs > Quick responses.

Next, drop your message (up to 200 characters) and tap the green+icon when you’re done.

Samsung Messages customize chat room background color

Samsung Messages customize chat room background image

Samsung Messages create new conversation category

Samsung Messages custom conversation category example

Samsung Messages main page

Samsung Messages Useful Cards menu

Samsung Messages Financials tab

Samsung Messages add subject line to message

Samsung Messages settings

Samsung Messages More settings

Samsung Messages Quick responses menu