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How To Set Up Voicemail On iPhone 12?
You’ll probably want to set up your voicemail routine as soon as you get your iPhone 12, because it will probably be one of the first things you do when you get it. There is good news, though. If you have previously set up voicemail on an iPhone, then you can follow the same steps.
The following tutorial is for you if you’re new to the iPhone; otherwise, you might need more explanation.
- Firstly, you will have to open your iPhone’s Phone app to get started.
- At the top of the screen, tap the Voicemail icon. Two circles are connected by a straight line at the bottom, forming a square.
- For the first time, you will see an option to set up your voicemail when you access voicemail for the first time. You can begin the voicemail setup process by tapping Set Up Now.
- When prompted, you will need to create a voicemail password. Your password should have a minimum of four to six characters.
- You should choose a password that you can remember easily. There is no option on an iPhone to reset a forgotten password, so you will not be able to do so. Your service provider will be able to reset it for you, so you will need to contact them instead.
- After selecting or creating a greeting, you will be prompted to make a choice. Default is an option, and Custom is also an option.
Default: When the caller presses the button to leave a message, a default greeting will be played.
Custom: You are free to record a greeting that includes the information you would like to include. If you select Custom, you can begin recording your greeting as soon as you tap Record.
- When you’re finished, tap Stop. You can listen to the recorded greeting by tapping Play.
The voicemail setup process is complete when you tap Save after completing your voicemail message.
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What are the effects of your carrier on your voicemail settings?
Historically, some mobile service providers have had differing instructions on how to set up voicemail for customers, so how you were able to set it up depends on the carrier with whom you had your mobile service. With the advent of smartphones with built-in voicemail applications, setting up voicemail on a cellphone is pretty consistent across different carriers.
How to Delete, share, or play voicemails?
You can ask Siri. You can instruct Siri to play the voicemail from Eliza by saying something like “Play the voicemail from Eliza.”
You can also do the following:
- 1. Voicemail can be accessed by tapping on a message.
You can follow any of these steps:
- You can listen to the message.
- Until you delete them or your carrier deletes them, messages are saved.
- Please delete this message.
- The message should be deleted.
- 2. It is important to note that your carrier may permanently delete messages in some countries or regions. Changing SIM cards may also result in the deletion of voice messages.
- 3. To undelete a deleted message, tap on Deleted Messages, select the message, and tap Undelete.
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Are iPhone Voicemail and Visual Voicemail the same thing?
The Visual Voicemail feature of your iPhone 12 allows you to see various messages in an easy-to-read format. It is considered a kind of visual voicemail, meaning it is a voicemail with a graphical interface, like a voicemail application.
With Visual Voicemail, you don’t have to listen to your voicemail messages one by one. You can see and select your voicemail messages according to your preferences. You can instead choose to listen to your voicemail in the order of your choosing, skipping around the messages, or not listening to any of them, if that is your preference.
As Visual Voicemail is offered by virtually all US Mobile Service Carriers, it’s likely that it will also be the default voicemail for your iPhone 12. Apple maintains a list of carriers that support the Visual Voicemail feature, so you can double-check its availability with your carrier.
Check for Visual Voicemail when it’s not available
- If you have an iPhone, you can access voicemail through the voicemail icon located on the iPhone’s home screen.
- Alternatively, you can use another phone. Press * or # (depending on your carrier) to bypass the welcome message, and then you will see your voicemail password.
How to Set Up Visual Voicemail Transcription on iPhone 12?
It’s also worth noting that most US carriers support voicemail transcription through Visual Voicemail, which is also available on the iPhone 12. If you want to view a transcript of a message you received through a voicemail on your device, follow the instructions below:
- To begin, open the Phone app on your iPhone 12.
- You will be prompted to tap on Voicemail.
- The application will start transcribing voicemail messages when you tap on any recently received voicemail for the first time. After a few seconds, you should be able to view the transcription on the voicemail page.
- There are some blank lines in the transcription (__), they are missing words that are unable to be transposed due to the message being garbled or unclear when it was received.
- If you want to share the transcription of the voicemail via AirDrop, Mail, or iMessage after it has been transcribed, simply tap the Share button.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the few FAQ’s about setting up voicemail on iPhone 12:
1. How do I set up voicemail on my iPhone 12?
To set up voicemail on your iPhone 12, open the Phone app, tap the Voicemail tab at the bottom right, and then follow the prompts to create a voicemail password and record a personalized greeting.
2. What’s the default voicemail password on iPhone 12?
The default voicemail password is usually the last four digits of your phone number. However, it’s recommended to change it to a more secure and unique password for privacy.
3. Can I access voicemail without using the Phone app?
Yes, you can access voicemail by dialing your own phone number or holding down the “1” key on the Phone app’s keypad. This will connect you to your voicemail box.
4. How do I change my voicemail greeting on iPhone 12?
To change your voicemail greeting, open the Phone app, tap the Voicemail tab, and then tap “Greeting” in the upper left corner. From there, you can record a new greeting or choose a default one.
