If you own an iPhone, you might have noticed that the voicemail greeting is generic and doesn’t say anything personal. This is the default greeting that comes with the phone, and some people don’t know how to change it. In this blog, we’ll discuss three different methods for changing the default voicemail greeting on your iPhone.
Video Tutorial:
Method 1: Record a Custom Voicemail Greeting from iPhone
Before you record your custom voicemail greeting, make sure your microphone is working perfectly. To record a custom voicemail greeting, follow these steps:
1. On your Home screen, find the "Phone" app, and open it.
2. Tap on Voicemail.
3. Select Greeting.
4. Select Custom.
5. Tap "Record" to start recording and stop it when done.
6. Hit "Save" to save the custom greeting.
Method 2: Record a Custom Voicemail Greeting from another Phone
If for some reason, you’re not having access to your iPhone or your microphone is not working, you can still change the default voicemail greeting using any other phone (landline or mobile). Follow these steps:
1. Dial your iPhone number from any phone.
2. Wait for voicemail greeting to start and then hit (*) button.
3. Enter your voicemail pin and press (#).
4. Choose the Greeting option (#2).
5. You will hear a Custom Greeting option (press 1 to select it).
6. Record your custom greeting and save it.
Method 3: Ask Carrier To Record Voicemail Greeting
If you don’t want to record the custom voicemail greeting on your own, you can contact your carrier and ask them to do it for you. Depending upon the carrier’s policies, you might be charged for it.
Here are some reasons why you might not be able to change the default voicemail greeting and their fixes:
Why Can’t I Change the Voicemail Greeting on My iPhone?
1. Audio Input Problem: You might not be able to change the voicemail greeting if the audio input is not working. Restart the phone, and if the issue still persists, go to the nearest Apple store to fix the issue.
2. Voicemail Server Issue: If there’s a problem with the voicemail server, the system would not allow you to change the voicemail greeting. Contact your carrier to fix the voicemail server issue.
3. PIN reset issue: Sometimes, your iPhone might not let you change the voicemail greeting if the PIN is not recognized. Call your carrier and reset your voicemail PIN.
4. Carrier Issue: Your Carrier might restrict you from changing the voicemail greeting. You may contact your carrier to fix this issue.
Suggestions
1. Always check if the microphone is working fine before recording a custom voicemail greeting.
2. Save the custom voicemail greeting on the phone as well as on the cloud. This way, if you lose your phone or get a new one, you won’t lose your custom greeting.
3. Record a clear and concise custom greeting that explains who you are and what you’re up to.
FAQs
Q: Can I create and save multiple voicemail greetings on my iPhone?
A: No, you can’t create and save multiple voicemail greetings on the iPhone. But you can record a new greeting whenever you want and can change it to the default greeting when needed.
Q: Can I record a voicemail greeting from outside of the US?
A: Yes, you can record a voicemail greeting from outside of the US. You need to dial your phone number including the country code.
Q: Can I change my voicemail greeting without having a passcode?
A: You can’t change your voicemail greeting if you don’t have a passcode. If you lose your passcode, contact your carrier and reset your voicemail PIN.
