stevenfromcalifornia

Q: I can't record a new outgoing message on my iPhone 6s

I just got my iPhone 6s. I have been trying to make a new outgoing voice mail message but when I tap on Default or Custom, Record nothing happens....please help! Thank you

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Aug 2, 2016 1:46 PM

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Q: I can't record a new outgoing message on my iPhone 6s

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  • by steven_a1,

    steven_a1 steven_a1 Aug 3, 2016 8:38 AM in response to stevenfromcalifornia
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    Aug 3, 2016 8:38 AM in response to stevenfromcalifornia

    Hello stevenfromcalifornia!

     

    Welcome to Apple Support Communities, and congratulations on your new iPhone 6S!  Setting a custom voicemail greeting is a great way to make your new phone your own, and I would be happy to help in any way I can.

     

    You mentioned tapping Custom > Record and said that nothing happens.  Is the record bar moving from left to right at all after you tap "Record"?  Your message can be up to 1-2 minutes in length, so the red bar does move quite slowly.  Once you're done speaking your greeting, you can tap "Stop" on the right, then "Play" on the left to listen to it.  If you like the greeting you recorded, then tap "Save" in the upper right corner.  If the word "Record" is gray instead of blue, or you're not seeing a check mark next to "Custom" when you tap it, please let us know, so we can look into this further with you.

     

    You can find the manual for your new iPhone at this link:  iPhone User Guide  Information specific to voicemail can be found in the "Phone" section, under "Visual Voicemail".

     

    Also, please make sure your phone's software is up to date, including its carrier settings.  These documents will help you check:

     

    Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

    iOS: Updating your carrier settings

     

    Since voicemail is maintained by your cellular carrier, your carrier settings could have an impact on your ability to use and change your voicemail options.

     

    Have a fantastic week!