Have you ever received a voicemail that was so funny, important, or interesting that you wanted to share it with someone else? Maybe it was a hilarious prank call, a sweet message from a loved one, or a critical update from your boss. Whatever the reason, forwarding a voicemail is a great way to let others hear what you heard.
But how do you do it? Depending on the type of phone you have, the process may differ slightly. We are here to show you how to forward a voicemail on an iPhone and Android phone.
Voicemail forwarding on iPhone
If you have an iPhone, forwarding a voicemail is very easy. Here are the steps:
- go to Phone application and press up Answering machine in the lower right corner
- Find it answering machine that you want to promote and tap it
- Tap on Share buttonwhich has an arrow pointing up from a square
Go to the Phone app on your iPhone, find the voicemail you want to share, tap the share button, and then you can choose how you want to promote the voicemail. (CyberGuy.com)
- Choose how you want to send the voicemail. You can use AirDrop to share it with someone close, Messages to send it as a text message, Post office to send it as an email or any other another application which supports audio files
- Add any extras information or comments that you want and send the voicemail
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Whoever receives the voicemail can listen to it as an audio clip. (CyberGuy.com)
The person you sent the voice message to will receive it as an audio clip without transcription. They can listen to it and respond to you if they want.
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Voicemail forwarding on Android phone
If you have an Android phone, forwarding a voicemail may be slightly different depending on your model and carrier. However, the general steps are similar to the iPhone. Here’s how to do it:
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- open it Phone application and press up Answering machine
- Find it answering machine that you want to promote and tap it
- Develop it answering machine and press on Send an arrow
Go to the Phone app, tap voicemail, find which voicemail you want to send, and choose how you want to send the voicemail. (CyberGuy.com)
- Select it application that you want to use to send voicemail. You can use Messages, Gmail, WhatsAppthe any other application which supports audio files
- Add any additional information or comments you want and send the voicemail
Whoever receives the voicemail can listen to it as an audio clip. (CyberGuy.com)
The person you sent the voice message to will receive it as an audio clip without transcription. They can listen to it and respond to you if they want.
Pro tip: If you want to save a voicemail message for future reference, you can email it to yourself and save it to your inbox.
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Forwarding a voicemail is a simple and convenient way to share something you heard with someone else. Whether it’s for fun, work, or personal reasons, promoting an answering machine can make your communication more efficient and enjoyable.
Now that you know how to do it, why not give it a try? Find a voice message you want to share and follow the steps above. You may be surprised at how much your friends, family or colleagues appreciate listening to you.
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