Where do saved audio messages go on iPhone 2022

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Since the last update, my saved audio messages are not saved in the Voice Memos app. If you hold and press an audio message within a message, you get an option to “save” but where does it now go? It used to go to Voixe Memos. I have lost so many memorable messages from my kids and recordings.

Posted on Oct 4, 2018 6:10 PM

1 reply

Question marked as Helpful

Oct 16, 2018 7:31 PM in response to sophiafromelmhurst

Yeah, this is what I primarily did when I wanted to save some audio from imessage. It'd end up in voice memos nicely organized. It no longer works that way.

I did find a way to at least email myself the files. You can go to "info" under the imessage conversatoin and select "attachments" after which you can individually go through all the audio files and share them. (email in my case.) Of course, you would have had to have the audio message expiration time of 2 minutes disabled under options.

1 reply

Question marked as Helpful

Oct 16, 2018 7:31 PM in response to sophiafromelmhurst

Yeah, this is what I primarily did when I wanted to save some audio from imessage. It'd end up in voice memos nicely organized. It no longer works that way.

I did find a way to at least email myself the files. You can go to "info" under the imessage conversatoin and select "attachments" after which you can individually go through all the audio files and share them. (email in my case.) Of course, you would have had to have the audio message expiration time of 2 minutes disabled under options.

  • of 1

Where do saved audio messages from Messages app go?

Privacy matters a lot to Apple. That’s why there’s no native call recording feature on the iPhone to date. Similarly, by default, all audio messages in iMessage are set to expire automatically after two minutes.

But, from time to time, you may want to save audio messages that bring a smile to your face or explain important details. Here’s how to save audio messages on iPhone and iPad.

Something to understand before we start…

There are two ways to save (or keep) iMessage audio messages. Frankly speaking, the term ‘save’ here does not mean you can save it in Files or export it to any other app. ‘Save’ here simply means preserving the audio messages from being deleted automatically.

One method is to keep only the audio messages that you choose, and the rest are deleted after two minutes. Another method is to keep all audio messages forever. Take a look at both and use the one you prefer.

  • How to save specific audio messages on iPhone Messages app
  • How to save all audio messages on iPhone and iPad

This feature will only work if your iPhone audio message settings are set to expire after 2 minutes of playing it (which is the default).

  1. Open Messages and tap on a conversation.
  2. Send an audio message. Immediately you’ll see Keep below the audio note you just sent. Tap it, and this particular audio message will not be deleted after two minutes.

    Where do saved audio messages go on iPhone 2022

Now, let’s talk about the audio messages that you receive. Once you get an audio message, play it by tapping the triangle button. After you play it, you will see the word Expires in 2m. Once around 30 seconds pass, you’ll see an additional option—Keep. Tap it to save this audio message.

Now, after two minutes, this particular audio message will not get deleted.

How to save all audio messages on iPhone and iPad

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap Messages.

    Where do saved audio messages go on iPhone 2022

  3. Under AUDIO MESSAGES, tap Expire.
  4. Choose Never.

    Where do saved audio messages go on iPhone 2022

Now, all audio messages that you send and receive will not be deleted. They will be ‘saved’ in the conversation, just like other texts, images, and videos. You can play it anytime.

That’s all, mate!

Now, you may be wondering about the Save option that appears if you long-press an audio message. Well, before iOS 12, you could tap it, and the audio message would get saved in the Voice Memos app. Now, it’s just as vestigial as your appendix.

Have another question? Feel free to use the comments section below; ask away!

You may also like to explore:

  • 3 Ways to Delete Multiple iMessage Photos and Attachments
  • How to Set up Auto Reply to Text Messages on iPhone While Driving
  • Best iMessage Alternatives

  • Messages

Where do saved audio messages go on iPhone 2022

iGeeksBlog has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. We may earn commissions on purchases made using our links. However, this doesn’t affect the recommendations our writers make. You can read more about our review and editorial process here.

A tech-aficionado whose superpower lies in blabbering interminably about new technologies. After 4+ years and 4500+ content pieces that helped diverse companies grow, I followed my passion and made iGeeks Media my home. When not gushing over technology, you will find me immersed in a fictional world, either reading or creating one.

Where are audio recordings saved iPhone?

With iCloud, your Voice Memos recordings appear automatically in Voice Memos on your Mac and your iOS and iPadOS devices where you're signed in with the same Apple ID.

Where do saved Imessage voice recordings go?

Where Do Saved Audio Messages Go On iPhone? By default, voice messages remain stored within the Messages app on your phone. They are not sent to any other folders, and you will not be able to find them within your device's file browser.