"My grandma recently passed and it looks like my phone is on it's very last leg. I absolutely cannot lose the voicemails she's sent me over the years and I'm not confident in them actually transferring over via ICloud. Anyone know how I can get them onto my computer for safe keeping?"
- from Reddit
Voicemails may contain important information, whether it's messages from family and friends or crucial work details. Saving them to your computer not only prevents data loss but also makes management and backup more convenient. This article will explain several methods to teach you how to save voicemails from iPhone to computer. Let's look together.
The answer is yes. Your voicemails are typically stored on your carrier's server. Starting with iOS 9, Apple introduced Visual Voicemail, allowing you to view your voicemail messages directly in the Phone app. This feature makes it easy to listen to, delete, and share voicemails.
In short, if your iPhone is running iOS 9 or later and your carrier supports Visual Voicemail, you can save voicemails from your iPhone to your computer.
How do you save voicemails from iPhone to computer? Here are four ways to help you to do it.
If you're looking for a simple, efficient, and comprehensive solution, then Coolmuster iOS Assistant is your best choice. This tool supports quickly exporting various types of data from your iPhone and backing them up to your computer, with a safe process that ensures no data loss.
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Here is how to transfer voicemails from iPhone to computer via iOS Assistant:
01Open the "Phone" app on your iPhone and tap the "Voicemail" button in the lower right corner. Next, select the voicemail you want to save and tap the "Share" icon. From the list of options, choose where you'd like to save the voicemail - either "Add to Notes" or "Voice Memos".
02Download and install iOS Assistant on your PC or Mac. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable, then launch the program. Follow the on-screen instructions to tap the "Trust" option on your device and click "Continue" in the program to proceed.
03Once your iPhone is successfully connected to the program, you'll see the main interface displaying your device information and the types of files that can be managed on your iOS device.
04Click "Music" > "Voice Memos" in the left panel, and all the voice memos on your iPhone will appear in the right panel. Select the desired voice memos and click the "Export" button to transfer voice memos from your iPhone to your computer.
Note: If you save voicemails from your iPhone to the Notes app, you can also use iOS Assistant to transfer them, or click here to learn more about how to transfer notes from iPhone to computer with ease.
If you prefer using cloud storage services to sync data, iCloud Drive is a great option. You can upload your voicemails to the cloud and then download them to your computer. However, make sure that iCloud Drive has enough storage space and that you have a stable internet connection. (How to free up iCloud storage?)
Here is how to download voicemails from iPhone to computer via iCloud Drive:
Step 1. Open the Phone app and tap "Voicemail" in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 2. Locate and select the voicemail you want to transfer, tap the "Share" button, and choose "Add to iCloud Drive".
Step 3. On your computer, open a browser and go to iCloud.com. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
Step 5. Select "iCloud Drive", find the voicemail, and download it to your computer.
If you are using the Apple ecosystem, AirDrop offers a quick and easy way to transfer voicemails from your iPhone to your computer. This feature does not require an internet connection and is ideal for Mac users. If you're using a Windows computer, you may want to consider other methods.
Here is how to save voicemails from iPhone to Mac using AirDrop:
Step 1. Enable AirDrop on both your iPhone and Mac and set it to "Everyone" visibility. (AirDrop not working?)
Step 2. Launch the Phone app and select "Voicemail". Select the voicemail you want to save, tap the "Share" button, and choose "AirDrop".
Step 3. In the pop-up device list, select your Mac. Once the transfer is complete, the voicemail file will be saved in the "Downloads" folder on your Mac.
You can also share voicemails from your iPhone directly to your computer via email or message. Here is how to transfer voicemails from iPhone to computer via email or message:
Step 1. Open the "Phone" app on your iPhone and tap on "Voicemail".
Step 2. Select the voicemail you wish to transfer and tap the "Share" button.
Step 3. Choose "Message" or "Mail" to send the voicemail. Enter your own email address or the target device number, then click "Send".
Step 4. On your computer, open the email or message attachment and download the voicemail to your local storage.
Using the methods above, you can easily solve the problem of how to save voicemails from iPhone to computer. Among these methods, Coolmuster iOS Assistant stands out as the top choice due to its professional features and user-friendly operation. If you need to quickly and safely back up voicemails to your computer, consider giving this tool a try!
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