How to Set up Voicemail on iPhone 12

If you’re new to iPhone, however, a quick tutorial is in order.

To get started, go to thePhoneapp on your iPhone 12.

This looks like two circles, connected by a straight line at the bottom.

TapSet Up Nowto begin the set up process.

When prompted, create a voicemail password.

The password requirements will vary by carrier.

Choose a password that you’ll be able to remember.

If you forget your password, there is no way to reset it from your iPhone.

Instead, you’ll need to contact your service carrier to have them reset it.

Then you’ll be prompted to choose or create a greeting.

If you chooseCustomtapRecordto begin recording your greeting.

When you’re finished, tapStop.

If you want to review the voicemail, tapPlayto listen to the greeting your recorded.

When you’re satisfied with your voicemail message, tapSaveto complete the voicemail setup process.

How Does Your Carrier Affect Your Voicemail tweaks?

Modern cellphones have built in voicemail applications, so setting up voicemail is pretty consistent across carriers.

You may see voicemail on your iPhone 12 referred to asVisual Voicemail.

Visual Voicemail is voicemail with a graphical interface, like a voicemail app.

The first time you tap any recent voicemail, the app will begin transcribing the message.

After a few seconds, the transcription should load on the voicemail page.

Once the transcription is complete, tapShareto send the voicemail transcription via AirDrop, Mail, or iMessage.

Or maybe you hate the default voicemail notification sound and want to change it.

All are easy options to adjust.

Check for a new iPhone updateand install it if one is available.

Or reboot your iPhone to see if that helps.

Also, check your voicemail box to see if it’s full, anddelete some messagesto free up space.

Or dial#004#to turn off voicemails.