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When you send a voice iMessage how long does it last and why does it disappear?




iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 28, 2021 8:04 PM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2021 8:08 PM

Hey,

Thanks for reaching out!


A typical voice message though iMessage can last as long as you want I believe. After they have played the audio iMessage, the Messages app will delete it after 2 minutes unless they select Keep underneath the message. If you don't want the Messages app to delete your audio messages after you listen, you can adjust the Settings by following this path: Settings > Messages > Expire and select Never.

I am not sure why it disappears, but it does, and there is a way to stop this.


Hope the helps,

Cheers


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Dec 28, 2021 8:08 PM in response to valeriefromwarwick

Hey,

Thanks for reaching out!


A typical voice message though iMessage can last as long as you want I believe. After they have played the audio iMessage, the Messages app will delete it after 2 minutes unless they select Keep underneath the message. If you don't want the Messages app to delete your audio messages after you listen, you can adjust the Settings by following this path: Settings > Messages > Expire and select Never.

I am not sure why it disappears, but it does, and there is a way to stop this.


Hope the helps,

Cheers


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