Voicemails delayed on iPhone

iPhone 14 pro voicemail notifications are delayed by hours or days. Latest iOS and carrier update. We are open to iOS fix suggestions if not on the carrier level.



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iPhone 14 Pro

Posted on Aug 19, 2023 11:22 AM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2023 1:37 AM

Please contact your Carrier as VoiceMail is a carrier-specific feature --> Check your voicemail on iPhone - Apple Support



You may try some of these steps, please check after each step...


The delayed Voice Mail message typically indicates an issue with the settings on your iPhone. There are several potential reasons for this error, and here are some troubleshooting steps you can follow to resolve the problem:


  1. Ensure that your iPhone has a stable internet or cellular connection. Voicemail services may require a data connection to function correctly.
  2. Check if there are any carrier settings updates available for your iPhone. Carrier updates can sometimes resolve voicemail-related issues.
  3. Contact your carrier's customer support to ensure there are no known issues with their voicemail services in your area.
  4. If you have call forwarding enabled, try disabling it to see if it resolves the voicemail problem. Go to Settings > Phone > Call Forwarding and turn it off if it's enabled.
  5. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary software glitches. Turn off your iPhone, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
    1. Restart the device. That's it.
    2. Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
  6. If the issue persists, you can try resetting all settings on your iPhone. This will not erase your data but will reset all personalized settings to their default values. Go to Settings > General > Transfer & Reset > Reset > Reset All Settings and confirm the action. Note that you will need to reconfigure your settings afterward. All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, the Home screen layout, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults. No data or media are deleted.
    1. Reset All Settings: Return iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support:- Return iPhone settings to their defaults
    2. You can return settings to their defaults without erasing your content.
    3. If you want to save your settings, back up your iPhone before returning them to their defaults. For example, if you’re trying to solve a problem but returning settings to their defaults doesn’t help, you might want to restore your previous settings from a backup.
  7. Make sure you have the latest updates installed.
    1. Update Over-the-Air (OTA) —> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)
    2. Update using iTunes/Finder —> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)


If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to reach out to Apple Support or visit an authorized service center for further assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your device model and iOS version.



81 replies

Nov 9, 2023 3:06 AM in response to forum83

I’ve tried all of the steps above and they didn’t work for me either. It’s definitively an iOS iPhone issue. I’ve had this issue for years. Toggled and played with settings and even upgraded my phone. This isn’t a carrier issue. This is an iOS issue for sure and I’m disappointed Apple has refused to address this or fix this for years.

Feb 15, 2024 9:58 AM in response to forum83

Same issue here for years, across multiple generations of iPhones and iOS. Currently at iPhone 13 Pro running IOS v. 17.2.1 and using AT&T.


I have tolerated the issue as I typically do not use VM often but I am increasingly forced to do so due to the very large increase in spam calls in recent times and my growing need to use my phone for business purposes.


Has there been any acknowledgement of this issue or, better yet, progress?

Feb 26, 2024 2:54 PM in response to forum83

Voicemail messages are delayed by 30 hours ! This causes a major problem when doctors or my 88 year old mother can’t reach me with an urgent message ! And sorry, I don’t pick up the phone for every spam call ! That’s why I have voice mail ! It’s useless to share this on the forum, we all should call apple tech to complain en-mass !!!! This can mean the difference between life and death for many of us !


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Mar 1, 2024 12:44 PM in response to forum83

I have an iPhone 13 Pro and have the same problem. My entire family has it. My dad has an iPhone 14 Pro Max and has it. And when he had an iPhone 12 Pro Max he experienced it just as much. It’s an issue that hasn’t changed for years and is a huge problem. Even with the introduction of live voicemails it seems like there was no attempt to look into, let alone resolve, this problem.

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