Sending Bulk Messages on iPhone and Android

With just a few simple steps, sending bulk messages on your phone has become easier and faster than ever. Have you explored how to send bulk messages on iPhone and Android, including popular models like the OPPO Reno8 T 5G 128GB, Realme, Samsung, and more? Discover with Siêu Thị Mytour in the article below!

Sending bulk messages on iPhone and Android

Depending on different purposes, users will have the need to send bulk messages on mobile phones. Typically, sending bulk SMS messages is used to reach out to customers for advertising new products, offering free vouchers, customer care, inviting participation in events, etc.

Sending bulk messages is considered a method of sending SMS messages to each mobile subscriber at the same time. This is an automated marketing method that saves time with concise operations.

Sending bulk messages saves time.

When sending bulk SMS messages, you should choose the appropriate target audience and time so that customers do not feel annoyed or uncomfortable. Compared to sending messages via email, sending bulk SMS messages will have a higher customer reach rate.

To send bulk messages on iPhone, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open the messaging app > Select the icon to compose a new message at the top right corner of the screen.

Step 2: In the recipient field, choose the recipients you want to send the message to > Select the plus icon to add multiple recipients > Compose your message > Send.

Select Multiple Recipients to Send Messages 

To send bulk messages on Android, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open the messaging app on your phone > Select to open a new conversation (message box icon).

Select Compose Message for Android

Step 2: Enter the recipient's name or phone number > Select the plus sign > Compose your message > Send.

 Select Multiple People to Send Bulk Messages

To send bulk messages on iPhone using Text 2 Group, follow these steps:

Step 1: Download the Text 2 Group app > Open the app > Select Group

Step 2: Create a Group based on the phone numbers you want to send messages to 

Step 3: To send SMS to multiple people, go to the created Group > Tap Text to switch to the messaging interface > Enter the content and send 

Send messages using Text 2 Group 

To send bulk messages using Siri Shortcuts, you need to access the link to install the Mass Message shortcut:

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/3a8d28c2c6414e6b94a47ab8b09d5cfc

Step 1: Download the Siri Shortcuts app, select Receive Shortcut > Select Open to open the shortcut in Siri Shortcuts. 

Step 2: Tap on the three-dot icon of Mass Message > Enter the message content you want to send 

Customize Mass Message shortcut 

Scroll down to the Send Messages section > Tap Allow Access > Select OK to allow the shortcut to use the device's contacts.

Step 3: The greeting message displays in the format Hey Person First Name (First Name is the name stored in the contacts). 

The greeting message displayed on the phone 

Step 4: Press Done to save the settings > Tap the Mass Message shortcut on the Siri Shortcuts interface > Run the shortcut > Enter the message content.

Press run shortcut to enter message content

Step 5: Select the phone number you want to send the message to > Press Done

Step 6: Go to the Messages section to view the sent messages. The greeting comes first, followed by the main content.

 Complete sending messages to everyone 

This is considered as the budget-friendly bulk messaging software, only requiring an Android phone or OPPO phone with Wifi connection to operate. FreeSMS is an online system, available for download for Android on the App platform. 

FreeSMS - Messaging Software for Android

To send bulk messages using FreeSMS, follow these steps:

Step 1: Download the App and access the Message Sending section of the FreeSMS system on the browser > Scroll down to the bulk message sending feature.

User interface for bulk messaging on FreeSMS

Step 2: Upload an Excel file containing the data for sending messages. Download the template file > Enter phone numbers in the Mobile Number, Message fields.

Send bulk messages to multiple phone numbers

Step 3: To customize the message content, you can add the syntax %column_name% within the message content. For example:

Customize messages on FreeSMS

You can customize the message content using the following syntax: Hello %name%, thank you for purchasing items worth %money% at Nha Xinh store, we're sending you a Coupon.

The message sent will be populated with corresponding data, for example: Hello Nam, thank you for purchasing items worth 1000000 at Nha Xinh store, we're sending you a Coupon.

Step 4: Once the setup is complete, press Send to send bulk messages. 

This is a completely free solution for sending messages, used when the number of messages is not too large (maximum of 100 messages). To send bulk messages on Airdroid, follow these steps: 

Step 1: Install the Airdroid App on your phone

Step 2: Open the App and sign up for an account or use your Google account > Proceed to log in 

Step 3: Access the address https://web.airdroid.com/ on your computer > Log in with the newly created account or Google account or scan the QR code (using the Airdroid App). 

Login to your account on the computer

Step 5: Select the phone to send bulk messages to > Choose Message on the interface.

Select Message to send bulk messages 

Step 6: To grant permissions for the App on the phone to read, send messages, open the Airdroid App on the phone > Select Me > Select Security and Remote Features > Select Message > Select Grant Permission and allow.

Allow the Android App to have permission to read, send messages 

Step 7: Go back to the Web interface > Select Refresh to synchronize messages on the phone.

Synchronize messages on Web

Step 8: Select New Message > Enter phone numbers in the recipient field (each number separated by a comma) to send bulk messages. 

There are some things you need to consider when sending bulk SMS messages on mobile phones:

Risk of SIM card lock: Sending too many messages with similar content at the same time can lead to permanent SIM card lock. Therefore, you should not use your main SIM card to send bulk messages. 

Risk of SIM card lock when sending bulk messages 

Choose appropriate content and timing: avoid sending messages during rest hours. To achieve optimal results when sending bulk messages, you should include a call to action at the end of the message content such as calling the number 088888, accessing https://website.com,... 

Comply with limits and spam detection mechanisms as prescribed by the network operator such as not exceeding 100 SMS per day/per SIM, not containing keywords related to advertising, selling (discount, promotion, contact, sale, hot,...).

Sending bulk messages on mobile phones has become easier and faster with a few simple steps. Hopefully, this article helps you learn how to send bulk SMS messages on iPhone and Android as well as use them effectively!