Why Save Voicemails on Android?
There are several reasons to preserve voicemails. If you’re in some sort of legal proceeding, for example, it’s important to retain any interaction you have with another party, which includes voicemail. Sometimes, you need to keep a voicemail as it preserves valuable information, such as a medical appointment or directions. In other cases, it can be an audio postcard from a loved one.
Save Voicemails on Android Using a Visual Voicemail App
Many modern phones come pre-installed with a visual voicemail app, or you can download a third-party app such as Hullomail or Instavoice. These apps are designed to save and preserve voicemails while giving you easy access to your messages. These apps generally show the number, the name (if you have a contact for that number saved), and, in many cases, a short transcription of the voicemail. Most visual voicemail apps allow you to download a message directly to your phone.
Use a Forwarding Service to Send Your Voicemails to Your Email
Some visual voicemail applications also send a recording or a transcription to your email automatically. Another useful option is to sign up for a forwarding service such as Grasshopper or Callhippo that will do the same. Most forwarding services offer both, so if you don’t need an audio recording, or find it difficult to hear some messages, the transcription may be a useful option.
Record Your Android Voicemail to Your Computer
Another trick you can use is to turn your phone into an audio device your computer records from. This is particularly useful for phones that have little memory for apps or older phones. What you need:
An Android phone with a headphone jack.A male-to-male headphone cord.A computer with a headphone-in jack.Basic audio recording software, such as Windows Voice Recorder or Apple QuickTime Player.
