Deleting document and data of voice memo

It says i have 9.76 TB of documents & data for voice memos. I’m having no luck getting this deleted.

also on my main page for iPhone states I’m using 48.7 GB out of 64 GB. Just trying to reduce it with no luck.

Hello Addoquaye_pappoe,

Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you need to delete Voice Memos on your iPhone. To do so, take the following steps:

• In the list of recordings, tap the recording you want to delete, then tap the trash can.

• Tap Edit above the list of recordings, select one or more recordings, then tap Delete.

Deleted recordings move to the Recently Deleted folder, where they’re kept for 30 days by default. To change how long deleted recordings are kept, go to Settings  > Voice Memos > Clear Deleted, then select an option.

Click here for more details: Edit or delete a recording in Voice Memos on iPhone

Let us know if this helps.

Have a wonderful day!

I’m having the same problem. I tried everything. There’s no any voice memos in recently deleted folder & my phone is up to date. I uninstalled the app once. It was using 28gig earlier but now it’s reduced up to 10gig after re-installment. How can I get rid of this 10gig?

You’re right. I was doing just the same and did not work for me either.

And even I am frustrated as ****. I’m still using an iPhone 7 (32gb) which miraculously still works.. u can almost imagine how I must be feeling..

Here’s what worked for me though. After reset network settings since it did not work, I completely deleted the app from storage.

later reinstalled from App Store and it worked . The app is completely empty now.

since I didn’t care for any recordings lost I do not care but if you do. Download those recordings via iTunes in your PC.

delete and later reinstall the app and later if required resync those recordings.

hope this helps for you too.

Ok, so here goes...

The only solution I found mentioned(which myself have not tried yet but going to) somewhere was to Reset the "Network Settings". It will not delete any of your data but only network settings, password, privacy settings etc.

I'm currently working on the same and you guys can try the same as well. Its in Settings=> General=> Reset => Reset all settings.

Do not select erase all data and reset the iPhone and you should be fine.

Will also write about the result once I try. Just backing up some data just in case.

addoquaye_pappoe,

We appreciate those additional details. To confirm, are there any voice memos stored in the 'Recently Deleted' folder of the Voice Memos app? Also, is 'Voice Memos' toggled on under Settings > [your name] > iCloud?

Let's ensure you're running the latest version of iOS, 15.4.1, as well using these steps from Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch:

1. Back up your device using iCloud or your computer.

2. Plug your device into power and connect to the internet with Wi-Fi.

3. Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update.

4. If you see two software update options available, choose the one that you want to install.

5. Tap Install Now. If you see Download and Install instead, tap it to download the update, enter your passcode, then tap Install Now. If you don't know your passcode, learn what to do.

Cheers!

Hi Ben, I am having the exact same issue and I do have the latest software running on my iPhone. And there are no voice memos in the recently deleted folder, I have completely cleared out the app. Can you please tell me what to do!?

Hi! I’m having the same problem as OP. I’ve done all the steps you’ve stated but I’m still left with voice memos taking up 83gb. I’ve already deleted all of the recordings as well as those in the recently deleted. I have also uninstalled and offloaded the app. Please help

I tried resetting network settings and it didn’t change the documents and data. What a huge frustration! I can’t monitor my kiddos phone because it has too much info on it. Of course, it’s just the voice memos app which has almost nothing in it.

Thank you Samurai_Jack. I deleted the voice memos app (100+GB of Documents & Data showing) then re-installed. Next reset all settings as you suggested.

Voice App documents and data now shows 1.3 MB.

Have to log back into wifi networks.

Same problem. I've tried everything I can think of. Help!

Im having the same problem, except it’s taking up 51GB of storage

Same frustrating problem! Did anyone get answers?

Did you get a solution?

No official answer for this problem?