It is common for iPhone users to intentionally or accidentally delete voicemails after listening to them. If you have deleted your voicemails and then realize you need to refer to them later on, this article will help you learn how to retrieve deleted voicemails on iphone with the 4 most effective ways.
This is the easiest and the first method you need to try.
Tip
You will only be able to recover voicemails that you deleted within the last 30 days. Any voicemails deleted earlier won't be retrieved with this method
Steps to retrieve voicemails via Messages:
While in your phone app, tap the voicemail tab at the bottom right of the screen.
Scroll to find Deleted Messages. Click on it.
Select the exact message(s) you want to recover and click the undelete icon to retrieve the voicemail.
Once you accidentally deleted a voicemail, use AnyRecover, you can easily recover it with several simple clicks without any backup.
If you made an iCloud backup just before deleting your voicemails, you can use this method to recover them. Before getting started, make sure you have access to a stable and fast internet connection. You will also need your Apple ID and password.
Steps to retrieve deleted voicemails from iCloud backup:
Start by opening the settings on your iPhone.
Click General > Reset > Erase All Settings. Then set it up normally.
When you get to Apps & Data screen, choose the Restore from iCloud Backup option.
You should now sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID and Password.
Choose backup you want to restore and tap Restore. When your iPhone finishes restoring the backup, all your deleted voicemails should be restored.
Before using this method, ensure you have already created an iTunes backup before deleting the voicemails. To avoid errors or data loss, ensure the iTunes app on your computer is updated to the latest version. For those using macOS Catalina or newer, you will find all the iTunes backup/restore functionalities in the Finder.
Steps to retrieve deleted voicemails with iTunes:
Open iTunes or Finder on your computer. Use a reliable lighting cable to connect the iPhone with deleted voicemails to your computer.
Once Finder or iTunes detects your iPhone, its name will appear on the app's left menu bar. Tap on your iPhone name to view the backup/restore settings.
Under the General tab, tap Restore Backup and select the backup you want to restore. Make sure you choose the most recent one you created just before you deleted the voicemails. After the restore process, all your voicemails should be retrieved into the phone app.
If you don’t have an iTunes or iCloud Backup, you will need to use a reliable third-party application like Anyrecover to retrieve your deleted voicemails. With Anyrecover, you can restore different kinds of files that you deleted on your iPhone, including voicemails, photos, messages, contacts, and more. It is an expert in recovering iOS data. It's worth trying.
Major features of Anyrecover [iOS 18 supported]:
Key steps to recover deleted voicemails with Anyrecover:
Download and install Anyrecover on your computer. Then connect the iPhone with deleted voicemails and tap Smart Recovery mode on the screen.
You should now select the file type you want to retrieve. Choose Voicemails or Call History in this scenario and tap Scan to continue.
After the scan, you will see the discovered voicemails. Select the ones you want to recover and click the Restore to Device option to retrieve them.
To set up voicemail on your iPhone, open the phone app and tap the voicemail icon at the bottom right of the app. If it is the first time opening it, you must create a voicemail password and record a voicemail greeting.
To get started, tap Set Up Now to create your password and greeting. You can either choose a default greeting or create a custom one by recording it.
There are a couple of things you can do to fix this issue. Some of the common fixes include the following:
Turn your cellular service off and on again.
Check your cellular connection and make sure it works.
Empty your voicemail box. This is because sometimes you won’t receive voicemails if it is full.
Update your carrier settings.
Reset your network settings.
Disable call forwarding if it is enabled.
Those are the 4 reliable methods to retrieve deleted voicemails on iPhone. Any of the above methods can work if at all it is implemented in the right situation. However, the most reliable method that works in all situations is using Anyrecover. With this tool, you don't even need a backup to recover the deleted voicemails.
It also doesn't involve erasing your iPhone, so there is no chance of losing more data. Moreover, it works with computers, cameras, hard drives, sd cards, and any other storage devices. Try this versatile data recovery software now!
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