How to delete your voicemail on Android

Phones whether landline or mobile comes with voicemail apps that answer your phone call if you can’t receive it.

When you first set up your Android phone, you may have recorded your personal greeting or stuck to the default one. When you want to change the current message or create a new one, you need to delete the current voicemail message.

To delete your voicemail on Android, go to Voicemail on your phone or the phone app, dial the Voicemail number, follow the sound instructions, and delete your old Voicemail greetings.

What is Voicemail?

Voicemail is a feature on telephone systems that allows the caller to leave a message for the recipient when he/she is unable to pick up the phone, i.e. when one is driving. It’s similar to an email except that it’s in the form of audio instead of text.

Deleting voicemail

Deleting Voicemail on your Android phone is simple and you can do it on your own. The first step to take is to open the dial pad on your Android phone and locate the Voicemail hot button on the keypad. On most phones, the number 1 is the button. Press and hold this button and you will be taken directly to Voicemail. Another way is to go to Voicemail directly from your phone menu.

Next, you will hear your phone’s Voicemail greetings instructions and you will be asked to press specific numbers to change this greeting. Follow the instructions and delete your current Voicemail greetings when asked. If you wish to remove the current Voicemail greeting, then tap on ‘Yes’ on your screen when prompted. If you want to use the default recorded option or want to save a newly recorded Voicemail greeting, then wait and listen to the spoken instructions. You can then go ahead and save your changes and your Voicemail greetings changes will be in effect.

Can I disable Voicemail on Android?

Sometimes, you may not wish to use the Voicemail service on your phone anymore. You can disable the Voicemail feature on your phone and do without. There are different ways that you can use to disable Voicemail on your phone.

First Method: Using Android Settings

On your Android phone, open the Settings App and navigate to Phone Apps/System Apps and click on More Settings. If your Android phone doesn’t have this option, then you can’t disable Voicemail using this method. Scroll down to ‘Call-forwarding’ and select it. If you are asked to choose from ‘Voice Call’ and ‘Video Call’, then select the Voice Call option. Disable call-forwarding and save your changes.

Second Method: Using codes

You can directly disable the Voicemail service on your phone depending on your Android phone model and carrier. For AT&T, dial 611, Verizon dial 1-800-922-0204, and for Sprint dial *2 on your phone to contact customer care. Tap the call button on your phone’s keypad to call. Follow the instructions from your carrier’s customer service. You may need to enter your account number or part of your social security number so as to verify your account.

Third method: Using a third-party app

There are several third-party apps that you can use to disable Voicemail on your phone. On your Android phone, open the Google Play Store, and in the search bar, type ‘no more voicemail’ and click on the search button. Install an app on your phone and then launch the installed app. Set it app and disable Voicemail.

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FAQs

What is the Android voicemail number?

It depends on your carrier. On most carriers, press and hold 1.

Can I use a new voicemail message or go back to the default one after deleting the current message?

Yes, after deleting your Voicemail message, you can set another one.