Can't find voice files after transferring from Android

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Can't find voice files after transferring from Android

Hello,

I recently switched from an Android phone to the iPhone XS and moved my files from the Android to the new phone using "Move to iOS." The voice recordings however were not moved using this app so I manually transferred them through AirDrop by connecting the Android phone to my computer. After accepting the files on the iPhone, I can't find them in the Voice Memo app or any other place. I've tried connecting the iPhone to iTunes on the computer but I don't see them either.
Do you have any suggestions of what I should do to find those files? Thank you!

iPhone XS, iOS 12.1

Posted on Nov 25, 2018 12:30 PM

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Answer 1

ProustGiulio

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Nov 26, 2018 2:21 AM in response to clxp

Yes, "m4a" files should be supported by voice memo or music app.

Instead of using Airdrop, I would try a different strategy, better explained in this support guide, at section "Music":

Move content manually from your Android device to your iOS device - Apple Support

Regards

Giulio

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LACAllen

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Nov 25, 2018 12:46 PM in response to clxp

manually transferred them through AirDrop by connecting the Android phone to my computer.

This does not make sense. Android could not use Airdrop.

After accepting the files on the iPhone, I can't find them in the Voice Memo app or any other place.

How did this happen? Airdrop?

What type of voice files are these? It's possible there is no iOS app that can read them, which may explain why they are not visible.

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clxp Author

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Nov 25, 2018 12:49 PM in response to LACAllen

I connected my Android phone to my computer to access the files on the Android. Since they were on my MacBook, I used AirDrop to transfer them from my Mac to the iPhone.

Yes through Airdrop. I believe they were m4a files. I wasn't prompted to download an app to view these files after Airdropping so I believe they are compatible with already existing apps on the iPhone.

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