How do I transfer voice memos to a new iPhone?

I had to switch phones recently and I have to switch again soon. All of my pictures and notes transferred to the other device but non of my voice memos transferred over. I have several recordings and they are important to me. How do I make sure that the recordings from my previous phone sync to my next phone?



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iPhone XR, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 1, 2025 2:52 PM

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Posted on Feb 2, 2025 12:49 AM

If both iPhones are using the same Apple ID and iCloud is enabled for Voice Memos, your memos should sync automatically between the devices. To check and enable iCloud for Voice Memos:

  1. On both iPhones, go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud.
  2. Scroll down and make sure Voice Memos is toggled on.


Once that's set, your Voice Memos will sync to iCloud, and you'll be able to access them on both devices.


  1. For devices with the same Apple ID: Simply enable iCloud for Voice Memos to sync them automatically across devices.
  2. For devices with different Apple IDs: You can use AirDrop or iMessages to transfer your Voice Memos. To do this:
    1. Open the Voice Memos app.
    2. Find the memo you want to transfer.
    3. Tap the share icon, then choose AirDrop or Message to send it.


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Feb 2, 2025 12:49 AM in response to jenkins114

If both iPhones are using the same Apple ID and iCloud is enabled for Voice Memos, your memos should sync automatically between the devices. To check and enable iCloud for Voice Memos:

  1. On both iPhones, go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud.
  2. Scroll down and make sure Voice Memos is toggled on.


Once that's set, your Voice Memos will sync to iCloud, and you'll be able to access them on both devices.


  1. For devices with the same Apple ID: Simply enable iCloud for Voice Memos to sync them automatically across devices.
  2. For devices with different Apple IDs: You can use AirDrop or iMessages to transfer your Voice Memos. To do this:
    1. Open the Voice Memos app.
    2. Find the memo you want to transfer.
    3. Tap the share icon, then choose AirDrop or Message to send it.


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