{"id":135108,"date":"2019-05-15T20:22:14","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T20:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=135108"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:57:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T04:57:15","slug":"how-to-set-up-voicemail-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-set-up-voicemail-on-android\/","title":{"rendered":"How to set up voicemail on Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-135121\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/How_to_set_up_voicemail_swoohl.jpg\" alt=\"Voicemail on android\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you get a new phone, you should set up your voicemail. We know, no one really calls anymore. But if they do, it&#8217;s nice to have a personalized greeting. It will also keep you hooked up with your friends and family who are stuck in the pre-internet era. We\u2019re looking at you, Grandma.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-card-starred-link\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-starred-link__img\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/phone-icon-192.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-title\">\r\n        <p class=\"sc-card-starred-link__title\">5 ways to free up space on your Android device<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__button\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/5-ways-to-free-up-space-on-your-android-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Read now \u25ba<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/5-ways-to-free-up-space-on-your-android-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to set up voicemail on an Android phone<\/h2>\n<p>According to Google, there are a number of ways to set up voicemail on your Android smartphone. We\u2019re going to walk you through the simplest way to get your voicemail ready to go. This should work for all Android phones from version 6.0 (Marshmallow) and above.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-135111\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/How_to_set_up_voicemail_on_Android_1_yxiks3.jpg\" alt=\"Google Phone app\" width=\"350\" height=\"174\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Unlock your Android phone and open the Phone app.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-135114\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/How_to_set_up_voicemail_on_Android_2_cmhxve.jpg\" alt=\"Google Phone Settings\" width=\"350\" height=\"153\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hit the three vertical dot icon found in the top-right of the screen and then tap Settings.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-135115 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/How_to_set_up_voicemail_on_Android_3_yjr71d.jpg\" alt=\"Voicemail settings\" width=\"350\" height=\"548\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the settings menu tap Voicemail, which is about halfway down the list.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-135116 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/How_to_set_up_voicemail_on_Android_4_bkr8tj.jpg\" alt=\"Voicemail setup Android Google\" width=\"350\" height=\"159\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hit Advanced, and then tap Setup.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-135117 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/How_to_set_up_voicemail_on_Android_5_tzubc7.jpg\" alt=\"Voicemail number Android\" width=\"350\" height=\"298\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the box that says Voicemail number type your mobile number and then hit OK.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 6<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-135118 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/How_to_set_up_voicemail_on_Android_6_ptzm38.jpg\" alt=\"Android keypad voicemail key\" width=\"350\" height=\"354\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Go back to the Phone app\u2019s keypad and hold down the number one key until it begins to dial. This should then call your voicemail.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 7<\/h3>\n<p>Follow all the voice prompts to set up all your voicemail settings.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve done all this, you should be able to check on your voicemail by holding the 1 key on your phone app\u2019s keypad. If you want to change any of your voicemail settings, like voicemail notifications, you\u2019ll need to go your phone app\u2019s settings menu, using the instructions laid out above, and make the appropriate changes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-card-starred-link\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-starred-link__img\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2019\/03\/android-192.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-title\">\r\n        <p class=\"sc-card-starred-link__title\">Is Google about to kill Android?<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__button\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/is-google-about-to-kill-android\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Find out now<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/is-google-about-to-kill-android\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Depending on who you are and how you use your mobile phone, voicemail can feel like an essential part of your setup or a bit of a relic that you don&#8217;t really pay attention to. It is worth having it set up though, as it is the default way most people expect to leave voice messages. Whatever your reason, we hope the above tutorial helps you do it quickly and without any complications.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-related-articles-white\">\r\n<p class=\"sc-related-articles-white__title\">More about Android<\/p>\r\n  <div class=\"sc-related-articles-white__row\">\r\n    <a title=\"How to block texts on Android \u25ba\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/block-texts-android\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-related-articles-white__article\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-related-articles-white__image\">\r\n        <div style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/phone-icon-192.jpg)\"><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-related-articles-white__text\">\r\n        <p>How to block texts on Android \u25ba<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n    <a title=\"Android antivirus apps aren\u2019t as useful as you think they are \u25ba\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/android-antivirus-app-test\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-related-articles-white__article\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-related-articles-white__image\">\r\n        <div style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/image\/upload\/v1548350822\/editorial\/malware_app_phone_virus_192.jpg)\"><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-related-articles-white__text\">\r\n        <p>Android antivirus apps aren\u2019t as useful as you think they are \u25ba<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"sc-related-articles-white__row\">\r\n    <a title=\"How to find your lost or stolen Android phone or tablet \u25ba\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/find-lost-android-phone-tablet\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-related-articles-white__article\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-related-articles-white__image\">\r\n        <div style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/android-192.jpg)\"><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-related-articles-white__text\">\r\n        <p>How to find your lost or stolen Android phone or tablet \u25ba<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n    <a title=\"How to save battery on your Android \u25ba\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/how-to-save-battery-on-your-android\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-related-articles-white__article\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-related-articles-white__image\">\r\n        <div style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/battery-red.jpg)\"><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-related-articles-white__text\">\r\n        <p>How to save battery on your Android \u25ba<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is how to set up voicemail on an Android phone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9073,"featured_media":135122,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wpcf-pageviews":1},"categories":[2441],"tags":[1082,1068,1040,1509],"usertag":[],"vertical":[],"content-category":[],"class_list":["post-135108","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to","tag-android","tag-google","tag-messaging-apps","tag-mobile"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/135108","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9073"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=135108"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/135108\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":326046,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/135108\/revisions\/326046"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/135122"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=135108"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=135108"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=135108"},{"taxonomy":"usertag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/usertag?post=135108"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=135108"},{"taxonomy":"content-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content-category?post=135108"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}