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Number sequencing of Voice Memos

I regularly record a series of voice memos and do not bother to rename them as they are for my temporary use. Lately, my phone has begun to skip over certain numbers. For instance the first recording will be 'New Recording 2' and then it will skip to 'New Recording 4' without naming a 'New Recording 3'.

I do not have iCloud sharing turned on for my voice memos and regularly clean out my Recently Deleted Voice Memos. This happened on an old phone, resolved when I got a new phone, and now is happening again.

Why is this happening and can it be resolved?

iPhone XR

Posted on Aug 23, 2019 6:26 PM

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User profile for user: sterling r
sterling r
User level: Community Specialist

Posted on Aug 24, 2019 7:17 PM

Hi JLMCOO,


Thanks for reaching out in Apple Support Communities. I understand that the names of voice memos on your iPhone are skipping in chronological order even though there isn't a recording with the missing number in the title. I can see why you'd reach out about this; I'd like to help. I'd recommend using the steps below to troubleshoot this behavior:



Take some time to test for the behavior and if it continues, first create a backup: How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch


Then use these steps to remove and reinstall the Voice Memos app and test again for the behavior:


"Delete a built-in app from your device

    1. On your iOS device, touch and hold the app lightly until it jiggles. If the app doesn't jiggle, make sure that you're not pressing too hard.
    2. Tap on the app, then tap Delete. 
    3. Press the Home button to finish.

If you have an Apple Watch, deleting an app from your iPhone also deletes that app from your Apple Watch.


Restore a built-in app that you deleted

    1. On your iOS device, go to the App Store.
    2. Search for the app. Make sure that you use the exact name of the app. Find the correct name of built-in apps.
    3. Tap  to restore the app.
    4. Wait for the app to restore, then open it from your Home screen.

If you have an Apple Watch, restoring an app to your iPhone also restores that app to your Apple Watch."


Delete built-in Apple apps on your iOS 12 or later device or Apple Watch



Let me know what you find.



Best Regards.

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sterling r
User level: Community Specialist

Aug 24, 2019 7:17 PM in response to JLMCOO

Hi JLMCOO,


Thanks for reaching out in Apple Support Communities. I understand that the names of voice memos on your iPhone are skipping in chronological order even though there isn't a recording with the missing number in the title. I can see why you'd reach out about this; I'd like to help. I'd recommend using the steps below to troubleshoot this behavior:



Take some time to test for the behavior and if it continues, first create a backup: How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch


Then use these steps to remove and reinstall the Voice Memos app and test again for the behavior:


"Delete a built-in app from your device

    1. On your iOS device, touch and hold the app lightly until it jiggles. If the app doesn't jiggle, make sure that you're not pressing too hard.
    2. Tap on the app, then tap Delete. 
    3. Press the Home button to finish.

If you have an Apple Watch, deleting an app from your iPhone also deletes that app from your Apple Watch.


Restore a built-in app that you deleted

    1. On your iOS device, go to the App Store.
    2. Search for the app. Make sure that you use the exact name of the app. Find the correct name of built-in apps.
    3. Tap  to restore the app.
    4. Wait for the app to restore, then open it from your Home screen.

If you have an Apple Watch, restoring an app to your iPhone also restores that app to your Apple Watch."


Delete built-in Apple apps on your iOS 12 or later device or Apple Watch



Let me know what you find.



Best Regards.

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