I’m letting Android 16 write my ‘busy’ replies, and nobody has noticed yet
I’m letting Android 16 write my ‘busy’ replies, and nobody has noticed yet
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Publish Date: 2026-02-14 12:15:00
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Quick replies give you some reprieve when you’re feeling overwhelmed with all your tasks and notifications, but can’t find a minute to respond to someone who is trying desperately to get your attention.
Ignoring your close contacts won’t do you any favors, even if they know you’re busy, and it is during work hours.
But there’s no point in being rude. It’s better to acknowledge your messages and send a quick reply that you’re busy, and let them know when you’re done or available.
If not, automate your device to send a reminder to reply later.
That’s where I began tinkering with smart replies and suggestions on Google Messages. Outside those features, I have been using quick replies to postpone calls for me.
Here’s how I am doing it and how you can set it up for yourself.
You can do this on any device running the latest version of Android, including Samsung Galaxy devices with the One UI skin installed.
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