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The iPhone can do so many amazing things that we sometimes forget about its more basic, phone functions like voicemail. Though it's not as common as text and voice messaging, people do still call each other, and leave voice messages. Here's how to set up and use Voicemail on your iPhone. Note: Not all iPhone users have the same voicemail features. Some carriers will still have you simply call a number to listen, delete, skip ahead, archive, etc. This how-to guide is for those with the on-screen features enabled. How to set up Voicemail on iPhoneBefore you can use your voicemail messaging service, you'll have to create a passcode. The voicemail service provided by your carrier will already be stored in your iPhone.
Your voicemail messaging service is now set up and you will not need to use the passcode again unless there is an issue. How to change your voicemail passcodeYou can change your voicemail passcode at any time.
How to record a custom greeting on iPhoneYou can leave the default greeting that is provided by your network carrier, but that might make callers worry that they've reached the wrong number. Instead, you can create a custom greeting with all of the flair that you bring to life.
How to listen to voicemail on iPhoneWhen someone leaves a voice message, you will see a badge with a number next to the Voicemail tab in the Phone app. The number represents all unheard voicemail messages.
How to mark a voicemail as heard on iPhoneYou don't have to actually listen to a voicemail in order to mark it as already heard. Sometimes, you already know what a message says and you don't need to hear it.
How to view the transcript of a voicemail on iPhoneYou can view transcripts of voicemail messages so you never have to actually listen to them again.
There are a few more cool features with voicemail transcripts that you should check out. If you do nothing, voicemail messages will stay on your iPhone, but that doesn't guarantee they are saved forever. If something happens to your iPhone, you might lose them. You can be extra sure your voicemail messages are safely stored by saving them in a cloud-based service like Dropbox or iCloud. You can also share the audio recording with others through built-in and third-party apps.
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You can also view someone's contact card and respond via other ways of communication.
How to delete a voicemailIf you don't want to save a voicemail for posterity, you can move it into the Deleted Messages folder where you later have the option to "Undelete" it.
To remove a voicemail from your device, you'll need to perform one more set of steps.
That's how to set up and use Voicemail on your iPhone running iOS 16 or iOS 15. Now you know how to set up Voicemail, change your passcode, record a custom greeting, play, pause, and delete messages, share a voicemail, view the transcript, or call back the contact. Are you looking to upgrade your iPhone? Check out these amazing deals for iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Having a difficult time choosing which best iPhone to get? Read our reviews on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro. Lory is a renaissance woman, writing news, reviews, and how-to guides for iMore. She also fancies herself a bit of a rock star in her town and spends too much time reading comic books. If she's not typing away at her keyboard, you can probably find her at Disneyland or watching Star Wars (or both). How do I setup my Phone answering machine?To record a new greeting:. Open the Google Voice app .. At the top left, tap Menu. Settings.. In the Voicemail section, tap Voicemail greeting.. Tap Record a greeting.. Tap Record .. Record your greeting and when you're done, tap Stop .. Choose what you want to do with the recording: To listen to the recording, tap Play. .. Why can't I set up my voicemail on my iPhone?Therefore, verify and ensure voicemail is still properly set up and activated on your iPhone. Open the Phone app > Click the Voicemail tab > Tap Set Up Now > Then you can create a voicemail password and tap Done > Next, enter your password again to confirm it and tap Done > Select Custom or Default and tap Save.
How do I activate visual voicemail on my iPhone?How do I enable Visual Voicemail on my iPhone?. Access the Telephone app, select the Voicemail tab and tap Configure now.. Select a password for your voicemail and tap Done.. Confirm your password by re-entering it and tap Done.. |