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How to send bulk texts with Android

Overview​

The Android Google Messages app doesn't include built-in bulk texting or mail merge capabilities. Bulk Texter Pro adds those features, allowing you to send personalized text messages from your existing Android phone number, via the Google Messages app. Since messages come from your existing phone number, recipients can recognize you as the sender and continue the conversation naturally.

Whether you're a teacher reminding students about assignments, a church contacting members, or a small business following up with customers, Bulk Texter Pro lets you import contacts from a spreadsheet and send individualized text messages that appear as normal SMS conversations.

Features​

Google Messages is already a great texting app on Android. Bulk Texter Pro extends its capabilities by adding features such as:

  • Personalized mail merge for bulk messaging
  • CSV / Google Sheets / Excel spreadsheet imports
  • Individual conversations at scale
  • Scheduling messages in advance
  • Group conversations with parents and students
  • Sending photos
  • Live progress tracking

How does it work?​

Bulk Texter Pro works by performing clicks and other actions on the Google Messages web portal on your behalf. You'll need to have the Google Messages app installed on your Android phone, and the Google Messages web portal set up in your browser. Bulk Texter Pro can only send texts while your computer is turned on and unlocked, and your phone must be turned on and connected to the internet.

Prerequisites​

To use Bulk Texter Pro with Android, you must meet the following criteria:

Setup​

Step 1: Google Messages web setup​

First, follow Google's setup guide: Set up Messages for Web.

When you're finished, you should be able to send texts on your Android phone via Google's Messages web portal here: https://messages.google.com/web/conversations

Now you're ready to use Bulk Texter Pro with Android.

Step 2: Send texts​

Now that your Google Messages account is set up, you can start using Bulk Texter Pro!

See our guides on typing in recipients and uploading a CSV for a complete rundown on how to use Bulk Texter Pro.

To send texts with Google Messages, just make sure that you've selected "Android" in the Texting Platform drop down in the 1 – Choose Settings section.

While Bulk Texter Pro is sending texts, it will show its progress live in a popup on your Google Messages tab:

Frequently Asked Questions​

Does Bulk Texter Pro use my Android's phone number?​

Yes, Bulk Texter Pro will send messages via your own phone number, and conversations will appear in the Google Messages app on your Android phone.

Can recipients reply?​

Yes, your messages will come from your own phone number, and recipient responses will be sent back to your phone number.

Will recipients see each other's responses?​

Bulk Texter Pro supports both bulk individual texts and bulk group texts.

By default, each recipient receives their own private conversation, so recipients cannot see anyone else's replies.

However, you can intentionally create group conversations whenever appropriate, such as including both a student and their parent or guardian in the same conversation.

Can Android phones send bulk texts?​

Android phones do not support bulk texting on their own. You'll need to use a third party tool like Bulk Texter Pro. Bulk Texter Pro adds mail-merge functionality for mass texting via your Android phone.

Is RCS supported?​

As long as you have RCS messaging set up in the Google Messages app on your phone, it should work automatically with Bulk Texter Pro as well.

How many messages can I send with Android and Bulk Texter Pro?​

Bulk Texter Pro does not impose any limits on messaging beyond what your carrier imposes.

Android users are often able to send ~150 high quality messages in an hour period. RCS Messages are sent via Google, and Google's RCS limits are not published. If you're sending non-RCS texts, those texts will be sent via your cell carrier, and each carrier will have its own limitations.

Bulk Texter Pro has thousands of users who are happily using it without issue, because they are not using it for spam — such as teachers, religious clergy, coaches, or small business owners. Your experience can vary depending on your carrier, the age of your account with your carrier, the content and quality of your messages, the responsiveness of your recipients, and other factors.

For more information, see our best practices and recommendations.

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