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Q: How do I turn my voicemail on?

Turn on voicemail access & set or change PIN In the Account tab, under Phone settings, tap Voicemail. Turn on Call to listen.

You can set up your voicemail on your Android phone directly from the phone's keypad or its Voicemail app if it features one.
The actual setup method varies depending on your cell phone provider and type of phone, but most voicemails can be set up using the same steps.
Most providers let you set a custom name and greeting for your voicemail.

If you've gotten a new Android phone recently, you'll need to set up your voicemail relatively quickly so that people trying to contact you can leave messages. Or, if you just want to change your voicemail message to something different, you can do that, too.

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What to Know
How to Set Up Voicemail on Android by Calling In
How to Set Up Visual Voicemail on Android
How to Set Voicemail in Google Voice
Where are my voicemail settings?
How do I turn my voicemail on?
How do I activate voicemail on Android?
How do you setup a voicemail on a Samsung?

How to set up voicemail on Android

The actual method of setting up your voicemail varies between cell phone manufacturers and providers, but the major players (Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, etc.) all follow the same general steps.

1. Some mobile phones have a Voicemail app easily accessible from the get-go. To start the voicemail setup process, just tap on the Voicemail app and follow the on-screen prompts. You may need to tap the Menu icon to go into settings.

If your phone has a Voicemail app, just tap on it and follow the prompts. Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider

2. If you don't have a Voicemail app on your phone, or you aren't sure how to find it, you can still set up your voicemail using the Phone app. Tap on the Phone app to open it. If the numeric keypad doesn't appear right away, tap "Keypad" on the bottom of your screen.

3. There are a few different ways to access your voicemail setup from your phone's keypad, and they might vary depending on your provider. One option involves pressing and holding 1 on the keypad. Another involves dialing *86 on the keypad. If neither of those work, you can try dialing the phone number associated with your new phone.

Your phone’s keypad is the easiest starting point for voicemail setup. Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider

4. If you're asked for a password, type in your password using the keypad. If you haven't created a password before, type your phone number's last four digits.

5. Your voicemail will walk you through the setup process, including recording your personal greeting (the message that plays when you receive a call that goes to voicemail) and possibly your voice signature (your name, spoken by you into the recording).

6. To listen to the recording, hit Play. If you mess up and want to try again, hit Redo. Save when you're done.

7. Once your voicemail announces that setup is complete, you can hang up the call.

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Set up your phone’s voicemail inbox on Android and in Google Voice

Updated on September 9, 2021

What to Know

Easiest way: Open the Phone app, tap the dial pad, and press and hold 1. Follow the prompts to set up a pin code and set your greeting.
Set up Visual Voicemail: Open the Phone app, tap Voicemail > Settings (three dots) > Voicemail,and select an option.
Google Voice: Get a Google Voice account, open the Google Voice app, tap Voicemail > Settings, and follow the prompts.

This article walks you through a few different ways to set everything up on your Android device, including how to change your greeting.

How to Set Up Voicemail on Android by Calling In

The most common way to set up your voicemail is by calling your mailbox directly. Access your voicemail two ways: call your phone number directly or use the quick dial number built into most phones.

Open the Phone app.
Tap the dial pad icon at the bottom of the screen.
Touch and hold down on the number 1 until the call starts. Alternatively, enter your complete phone number and press the call button.
Follow the prompts to set up a pin code and set your greeting.

How to Set Up Visual Voicemail on Android

Android phones running Android 6.0 or newer can have Visual Voicemail enabled so long as the carrier supports it. Not all carriers offer Visual Voicemail support, however, and some even charge extra for it. Here’s what you need to do to access Visual Voicemail if your phone supports it.

Open the Phone app.
Locate the Voicemail icon and tap it. Depending on the phone, this icon is either along the bottom of the app or next to the Start Call button on the Keypad.
You can change any Voicemail settings by tapping the three dots in the top right corner of the app.
Find Voicemail in the list and tap it.
Now you can select different notification options and change your voicemail greeting.

How to Set Voicemail in Google Voice

Google Voice is another excellent application you can use to make calls and receive voicemails. You might want to use it instead of your standard phone voicemail because you can also access it from a computer by visiting the Google Voice website.

Follow the steps below to set up voicemail in Google Voice.

Navigate to Google's Voice site and signup for a Google Voice accountor sign up using the app on your Android phone.
Once your account is set up, open the Google Voice app on your phone.
Locate the Voicemail icon along the bottom of the app and tap it.
You can see any voicemails you have here. To change the settings, tap the menu button in the top left.
Locate and select Settings.
Scroll down until you see the Voicemail section. Here you can choose to get voicemail via email, change your greeting, and select which type of notifications you get for voicemail messages left at your Google Voice number.

FAQ

Where is the Voicemail app on my Android?
On most Android phones, voicemail features are built into the Phone app. There is no dedicated app for voicemail unless you use Google Voice or another third-party voicemail app. To check your Android voicemail, long-press 1 on your device and enter your password if prompted.
Why is voicemail not working on my Android?
You might not receive voice messages right away if you have poor reception. If voicemail isn't working at all, check for system updates and make sure you didn't accidentally turn off your voicemail. Contact your carrier if you're still having problems.
How do I change my voicemail password on my Android?
To change your voicemail password, you might have to contact your carrier. First, check the Phone app's settings for an option to change your password. If you don't remember your voicemail password, you must reset it through your carrier.
How do I save voicemails on Android?
To save voicemail messages directly to your phone, open the Google Voice app and tap the message you want to save, then tap the three dots > Save Message to or Export to File. You can also use a forwarding service to send your voicemails to your email.

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Where are my voicemail settings?

Change your voicemail settings.

Open the Phone app ..

At the top right, tap More options ..

Tap Settings. Voicemail..

You can: Change which carrier handles your voicemails: Tap Advanced Settings Service. Set up your voice mailbox: Tap Advanced Settings Setup. Change your notification settings: Tap Notifications..

How do I turn my voicemail on?

Turn on voicemail access & set or change PIN In the "Account" tab, under "Phone settings," tap Voicemail. Turn on Call to listen.

How do I activate voicemail on Android?

Open Settings on your Android phone..

Tap on Call settings and select Voicemail..

Sometimes you may need to type 'voicemail' on your Settings search or browse manually to figure out the right path to access voicemail settings. ... .

When you access Voicemail setup settings, select your carrier under Voicemail Service..

How do you setup a voicemail on a Samsung?

Set Up Voicemail.

From the home screen, select the. Phone app..

Select the Keypad tab, then select the Visual Voicemail icon. Note: Alternatively, you can set up voicemail by selecting and holding the 1 key from the Phone app. ... .

Select Continue..

Select OK..