How do I disable voicemail transcription feature on my iPhone 13 mini?

I’ve just updated my iPhone (18.1). All my voicemails are now being transcribed. I’m sure this is a useful feature for some people but there needs to be a way to disable it.

I don’t want it on.

I don’t want my voicemail’s accessed in this way.

Even if I did want it, it’s completely inaccurate. It’s great to have new features but there needs to be the ability to disable them for customers who don’t want them.

When will there be a way to disable this feature?

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iPhone 13 mini, iOS 18

Posted on Oct 30, 2024 3:54 AM

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19 replies

Ælfwyn

Level 1

26 points

Mar 30, 2025 6:19 AM in response to Lynjen

This turns off the live transcription, but not the message that shows up on your screen after the person is done recording. That is what we can’t figure out how to turn off.

CT2025

Level 1

14 points

Apr 24, 2025 11:28 AM in response to dannetworld

Turning off Live Voicemail doesn't work on my iPhone 12 Pro iOS 18.3.2 - I still see vm pop up as text transcription on my locked screen

rogill

Level 1

20 points

Jun 8, 2025 8:36 AM in response to cazerarc115

I agree as I am getting a bit fed with Apples “changes for changes sake” as they rarely tell you all that’s new when a new update comes out. You just suddenly find something has changed. This is a classic example, another was when I could easily find my way through my photos then it suddenly changed without any warning.

Lynjen

Level 1

14 points

Mar 29, 2025 11:35 AM in response to SEALteam3

To disable transcription go to settings and iPhone, scroll down to Live Voicemail - if it’s on, toggle off

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How do I disable voicemail transcription feature on my iPhone 13 mini?