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Voice memo

Does anyone know how listen to a voice memo if it gets sent like this? I’ve tried clicking it to see if it needs downloaded and it doesn’t work and nothing plays even when the little speaker is next to it

Posted on Jul 8, 2023 12:38 AM

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Posted on Jul 8, 2023 1:49 AM

Nothing happens when I try and tap the file to be able to open, download or copy it some where else on my phone

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Jul 8, 2023 1:05 AM in response to Carissa_devine

CAF files are audio files saved in the Core Audio Format, a digital audio format developed by Apple. They can be opened on an iPhone using the following methods:


  1. Ensure that the Audio Message.caf file is saved on your iPhone. If it's received as an attachment in a messaging app like iMessage, you may need to tap on the attachment to download it first.
  2. Once the file is saved on your iPhone, locate the Files app. It is a pre-installed app on most iPhones and is represented by a blue folder icon with a white document inside.
  3. Tap on the Files app to open it. By default, you will be in the "Browse" tab.
  4. If the Audio Message.caf file is stored locally on your iPhone, navigate to the location where it is saved. This could be in the "On My iPhone" or "iCloud Drive" section depending on where you saved it.
  5. Tap on the folder or storage location where the Audio Message.caf file is located.
  6. Locate the Audio Message.caf file and tap on it to open it. The file should open in the default audio player on your iPhone.
  7. Using the Voice Memos app: If the Audio Message.caf file was sent to you in an iMessage, you can open it by Touch and holding (Firmly Press) on it in the Messages app. The file will open in the Voice Memos app, where you can listen to it.
  8. Using a third-party app: There are a number of third-party apps that can open CAF files. One popular option is VLC. To open a CAF file using VLC, simply open the app and tap on the "Open File" button. Then, select the CAF file that you want to open.
  9. Converting the file to a different format: If you need to open a CAF file on a device that doesn't support the CAF format, you can convert it to a different format, such as MP3 or WAV. There are a number of free online converters that you can use to do this.


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