When we think about our smartphones, the phone app isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. With so many apps, features, and use cases, it’s easy to forget that the most basic purpose of our smartphones is as a device for making and receiving phone calls. Show
Despite the popularity of messaging apps, people do still call each other. When you’re not available to answer your phone, voicemail is a pretty handy way of letting people tell you why they called and allowing you to get back to them later. In this article, we’ll be covering:
So, if you’re ready to dive into iPhone voicemail mastery, let’s begin! How to set up voicemail on your iPhoneThe instructions in this guide will (with minor exceptions)work across all iPhone models from iPhone 6,7,8 through iPhone 10-13. If an exception occurs, we’ll indicate it in the text. The first thing you’ll need to do when setting up iPhone voicemail is to set up your voicemail passcode. To do this:
Your voicemail is now ready to begin receiving messages. Next, you’ll need to record a personal greeting. How to record your personalized voicemail greetingThere’s nothing wrong with being a little creative when recording a voicemail message. But make sure your message is appropriate for the kinds of callers you’re likely to receive. To begin recording your message:
N.B. You can re-record the greeting as many times as you like. How to access voicemail on iPhoneNow we’ve set up your iPhone for Voicemail, let’s look at how to view your voicemail messages and listen back to them.
Audio playback of voicemail messagesTo playback voicemail messages, tap the blue speaker/headphones icon. Your messages will playback via whatever connected speaker is currently active. Calling back your voicemailTo call back your voicemail, simply tap the blue phone icon. Deleting your voicemail
To delete a voicemail, tap on the red trash icon. A ‘Deleted Messages’ tab will appear. Entering this tab and tapping the ‘Red trashcan’ icon with a diagonal line will restore the message to the Voicemail screen. How to save a voicemail on iPhoneOccasionally, you receive a voicemail message you’d like to save. Perhaps it contains important information relevant to your business, or maybe a personal greeting from a friend. Whatever the reason, saving is straightforward. Here’s how:
Why can't I check my voicemail on my iPhone?There are several possible reasons why your voicemail may not be working correctly. You can troubleshoot the problem using the following list of possible causes and simple fixes. Is your iPhone connected to a cell tower or Wi-Fi network?Problem: The cell signal is weak or inactive. Solution: Move back into a location where your cell signal strength is active. Seek access to a Wi-Fi network. Is there a conflict with the system software or carrier settings?Problem: The phone's system software or carrier settings may affect your voicemail app. Solution 1: Update your iPhone's software and carrier settings to the latest version. Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update. Solution 2: Update your phone's carrier settings. Go to: Settings -> General -> About. Is Voicemail activated?Problem: Voicemail may not be active on your phone. Solution: Go to: Settings–>Phone and check to see if the option ‘Change Voicemail Password’ is available. Does the Phone app need to be reset?Problem: Your Phone app does not appear to be working correctly. Solution: Force close the iPhone. Swipe up on the ‘Phone’ app to close it, then relaunch it. Is there an error in your data plan?Problem: 4G and 5G data plans will sometimes experience software glitches or network errors that cause them to stop functioning. Solution: Shut down and restart your iPhone. On iPhones with a Home button: Hold down the power button until a message appears on the screen. On iPhone X and newer: Hold down the side button and one of the volume buttons. The screen will display a slider bar. Move this to the off position to power down your device. Is Call Forwarding active?Problem: Call Forwarding may be interfering with your voicemail. Solution: Turn off Call Forwarding. Go to ‘Settings’ ->Scroll down to ‘Call Forwarding’-> toggle the switch to ‘off.’ Has nothing worked?Problem: None of the above solutions has addressed the problem. Solution 1: Toggle Airplane Mode on/off. To Access Airplane mode: On iPhone X or later, swipe down from the top right of the screen. On earlier iPhones, swipe up from the bottom. Tap the icon that looks like a plane to turn on Airplane Mode. Tap it again to turn it off. Solution 2: Network settings may need a reset. Go to: 'Settings' ->'General' -> 'Reset' -> 'Reset Network Settings.' If none of the above has fixed the problem, it may be time to contact your carrier to discuss the issue. ConclusionWe hope you’re now feeling more confident about using voicemail and that you can now check your voicemail on your iPhone. While you’re here, why not check out our speech-to-text Chrome extension? It’s a great way to capture transcripts of all your online videos, courses, and podcasts and will help you get the most out of all your conversations! Where is the voicemail main menu on an iPhone?Step 1: Open the Phone app, which is located at the bottom of your iPhone home screen by default. Step 2: Tap the Voicemail button in the bottom-right corner. This is also how you will access your voicemail messages once everything has been set up.
How do I get to my Phone's voicemail?Open the Phone app . On the bottom, tap Voicemail . If you can't find "Voicemail," call your voicemail instead.
Why can't I find my voicemail on my iPhone?Restart the Phone app: iPhone X and later: Go to your Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle. Swipe left or right to find the Phone app and swipe it up. Then open the Phone app and look for the Voicemail icon.
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