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How to Retrieve a Deleted Voicemail on Android
Accidentally delete an Android voicemail? Get it back
By Jordan Baranowski Jordan Baranowski Writer University of Kansas Avila University Jordan Baranowski is a former Lifewire writer and educator with experience writing for SVG, The Nerd Stash, and Feast Magazine. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 26, 2022 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS What to Know
Use the Voicemail app: Open the Voicemail app and tap Menu > Deleted Voicemails, tap and hold the one to keep, then tap Save.Use a recovery tool: On a separate device, download a third-party data recovery tool and connect your Android to recover your data.Contact customer support: Search for device-specific customer support online, or contact your carrier to see if they can help. This article explains how to recover deleted voicemails on Android devices using the Voicemail app or a third-party tool. Recover Deleted Voicemail Using the Voicemail App
Even after you delete a voicemail, the data is stored through on your device for a set amount of time. If you deleted something you didn't mean to, follow these steps to try to get it back. Open the Voicemail app and tap the menu. Tap Deleted Voicemails. The app will then show you a list of voicemails available for recovery. Tap and hold on the one you want to keep. Depending on your model of phone, it will either add a checkmark to the voicemail or open a contextual menu. Regardless, tap Save to remove it from the deleted voicemails folder. Use a Third-Party App to Recover Deleted Voicemails
Occasionally, if your data gets corrupted or a very old voicemail is accidentally deleted, you won't be able to recover it through the Voicemail app. If you're worried about this happening, downloading a third-party app to backup your phone data is something to look into. There are several such apps, but MiniTool Power Data Recovery or EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard are a couple of great options. Both have intuitive interfaces and allow users to recover a few gigabytes worth of data — more than enough for an occasional voicemail — before prompting you to upgrade to a paid version. Here are the steps you'll want to follow regardless of which software you choose. Make sure you install the software on a device separate from your phone, such as your computer or laptop. If something catastrophic happens to your phone's memory, having backup saved on that same device will do you no good. You'll need to connect your Android device once you're ready to recover your data. Use a USB cable to connect your device to your computer, then open the software. Once you have selected your device, select Scan. In some software, you're prompted to choose what type of data to scan for. If you are given this option, you want to select Voicemails. After a few minutes, the software will give you options of what data is recoverable. Look for the voicemail you're missing and you should be able to recover it to either your mobile device or computer. Other Options to Retrieve a Deleted Voicemail
Depending on your carrier and phone model, there may be other options available to you. Search for device-specific customer support online, or call customer service and see if there's anything they can offer. FAQ How do I recover deleted voicemails on an iPhone? You can recovered deleted iPhone voicemails from within the Phone app. Select Voicemail > Deleted Messages > choose voicemail to recover > Undelete > Voicemail. How long does my phone keep deleted voicemails? Most Android phones will hang onto deleted voicemails for 30 days before permanently deleting them forever. Conversely, iPhones will keep voicemails that have been marked for deletion until the next time you sync your iPhone. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Recover Deleted Text Messages on Any Phone EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard v15.6 (A Free Undelete Tool) How to Retrieve Deleted Phone Numbers on Android How to Recover Permanently Deleted Photos From iCloud The 21 Best Free Data Recovery Software Tools (Oct. 2022) How to Recover Deleted Photos on Android How to Reset a Voicemail Password in Android Puran File Recovery v1.2.1 Review (Free Undelete Tool) How to Recover Missing Emails in Gmail How to Save Voicemails on Android Restoration v3.2.13 Review (A Free File Recovery Tool) How to Recover Deleted Messages on Facebook Messenger How to Recover Deleted Facebook Posts How to Access Google Docs Trash Disk Drill v4.5 Review (A Free Undelete Tool) How to Recover Deleted Videos From Your Android Phone or Tablet Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies