Where do saved voice messages go?

When I want to save a voice message (in Messages, NOT Voice Memos), I tap "keep" under the message. Then I long-press the message and there is an option to "Save."


I know when I hit "keep" the message stays in the thread. But where can I retrieve the messages that I have Saved?


Thanks! I've been scouring the internet for an answer to this, and I'm finding nothing!

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Dec 28, 2022 7:02 AM

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Dec 29, 2022 8:47 AM in response to snorkmaiden29

Hello snorkmaiden29,


Audio messages sent in Messages, remain within the Messages app. They are not located any place else.


What that means is that to find any audio messages, you need to look through the thread it came in on.


Keep in mind that the default setting for keeping audio messages is "2 Minutes". If you want the messages to be saved, follow these steps:


  1. Tap on Settings > Messages
  2. Scroll down to AUDIO MESSAGES section
  3. Tap Expire > Never


If this was set to "After 2 Minutes", previous audio messages would not have been saved.


Additional information can be found here: Send and receive messages on iPhone - Apple Support


Have a good day.

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