Have you ever called someone only to hear the dreadful message “I’m sorry, the person you are trying to reach has a voicemail box that has not been set up yet, please try your call again later, goodbye”? It’s frustrating, right? In this article, we’ll show you how to set up an answering machine on both iPhone and Android.
Let’s first dive into the iPhone. It’s a relatively straightforward process. Open the phone application and tap on the voicemail icon in the bottom right. You’ll see the option to set up your voicemail mailbox. Tap on “set up” and create a password. You can choose to use the default greeting or record your own custom greeting. Once you’ve completed your greeting, tap stop and done. If you ever want to change your greeting, tap on “greeting” in the top left.
Setting up voicemail on an Android device may vary depending on your carrier or phone type. For example, we’ll use Samsung Galaxy S20 for this example. First, call your own number, and you’ll be directed to your voice mailbox. Set your language and create your voicemail pin. Instead of using simple passwords, we recommend using a pattern on the keypad. Once you’ve created your pin, record your greeting. If you’re not satisfied with your greeting, you can re-record it. To change anything about your setup in the future, use the personal options menu.
In conclusion, setting up an answering machine is essential to receive voicemail messages from family and friends. Share this article with anyone who hasn’t set up their voicemail box yet.