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There’s one voicemail I’ll never delete.

It’s from my mom. She’s been gone for almost four years, but every so often, I play it back. It’s nothing dramatic, just her voice asking if I could buy her a gallon of milk on my way home. (In her Brooklyn accent, “Kim, make sure it’s 2%, not the fatty whole milk please.”)

If you’ve got a message like that saved, maybe from a spouse, parent, partner, child or friend, you know exactly what I mean. It’s like a little time capsule in your pocket.

But here’s the part no one tells you: Your phone might delete it. Automatically. Especially if it’s a visual voicemail or stored through your carrier, it can vanish when you switch phones or if your inbox gets full.

So let’s talk about saving it the right way forever.

💾 How to save a voicemail

Whether it’s from someone you lost or just a message that makes your heart smile, here’s how to keep it safe:

On iPhone

Open your Phone app > Voicemail tab. Tap the message you want to save
Tap the Share icon (little square with arrow)
Choose AirDrop, Mail, Notes or Voice Memos to back it up

On Android

Use your Phone or Voicemail app (it varies by carrier)
Tap and hold the message > Select Share or Save
Send it to Google Drive, Gmail or download it as an audio file

Pro tip: Rename the file with the person’s name and date, so you’ll always know what it is.

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