How to set up my voicemail on this phone

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You will find instructions on how to set up and access your voicemail based on the type of phone you have below.

Basic Phone Voicemail Set Up

1. Press and hold the 1 key on the dial pad until your phone dials your 10-digit phone number or press the voicemail icon on your phone
2. You will automatically connect to your mailbox and be prompted to enter your temporary password. This password is the last 4 digits of your phone number followed by the # key

iPhone Voicemail Set Up

1. iPhones can access voicemail also by holding down the 1 key on the dial pad until your phone dials your 10-digit phone number or you can simply press the voicemail icon on the bottom right corner of the dial pad screen
2. Pressing the voicemail icon takes you directly to your voicemail and will ask for your password which is the last 4 digits of your phone number followed by the # key

Android Voicemail Set Up

1. Android phones can access voicemail by holding down the 1 key on the dial pad until the phone dials your 10-digit phone number
2. You will automatically connect to your mailbox and be prompted to enter your temporary password. This password is the last 4 digits of your phone number followed by the # key

If the above does not connect you to your voicemail account, follow the below instructions:

1. Tap the three dots (upper right corner of screen)
2. Tap “Settings”
3. Tap “Voicemail”
4. Tap “Advanced settings”
5. Tap "Setup
6. Tap “Voicemail number"
7. Enter your 10-digit phone number and tap “OK
8. Tap the home key to return to the main menu

Access Your Twigby Voicemail from Another Phone:

1. Dial your Twigby 10-digit phone number and wait for the call to go to voicemail
2. Once your voicemail greeting begins, press the * (Star) key
3. Enter your passcode and then press the # (Pound) key

Troubleshooting Tips

If you ever have a problem with your phone, a common solution is to power it off, remove the battery (if removable) and wait a few minutes. Then replace the battery and power the phone back on. Allow 5-10 minutes for the phone to reconnect and register on the network. Many times, this will clear the issue. You can also solve numerous issues by following the recommendations in the phone user manual since many phone features vary from one model to another. If you purchased the phone from Twigby, the user manual can be found at twigby.net/manuals. If you need additional assistance, please contact us by clicking the orange "Chat With Us" button at the bottom of the page.

If you’ve recently set up an Android phone, you’ll want to set up your voicemail and allow other users to save messages you can listen to later. Here’s how.

Setting up a voicemail account might seem archaic these days, but if you’re missing calls, it’s essential. Whether it’s for work, fun, or in an emergency, a voicemail gives you the chance to hear and respond—even when you miss a call.

If you’ve recently purchased a new Android phone, you’ll need to set up your voicemail service. If you want to know how to set up a voicemail on Android, follow these steps.

Note: Setting up your voicemail on Android varies between devices and carriers. However, the leading companies – Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile are generally the same. This guide uses a OnePlus on AT&T, and the steps will vary slightly, but it will show you what to look for on your handset.

How to Set Up Voicemail on Android

A Voicemail app might appear on the home screen during your device’s initial setup, depending on the phone manufacturer. In that case, tap the button and follow the on-screen prompts to set it up. If you don’t have a Voicemail app on your screen, you’ll need to set up your voicemail manually.

To set up your Voicemail on Android:

1. Open the Phone app on your handset.
2. Pull up the keypad at the bottom of the screen.

1. Press and hold 1 on the keypad to call your voicemail service. Other services will have you dial *86 – consult your service provider if you’re unsure.
2. If you have already set up voicemail, you’ll be asked for your PIN.
3. For a new account, enter the last four digits of your phone number. If you forgot your PIN, you can reset it by following the prompts from the voicemail service.

1. If you haven’t set up voicemail yet, you’ll get a message saying, “Voicemail hasn’t been set up,” or something similar. Follow the voicemail prompts to set it up and hang up.
2. Next, hit the voicemail app or press and hold 1, enter your PIN, and follow the voicemail’s prompts to listen to new messages.

Of course, your voicemail service will also provide the ability to save or delete messages, listen to old messages, change your PIN, set up a new greeting, and other features. You’ll also receive notifications when a new voice message arrives.

If this happens, tap the notification to open voicemail and listen to the message.

How to Use Visual Voicemail

Having your voicemail set up is excellent, but you might get tired of dialing in all the time to check it. Most modern versions of Android preinstall the Visual Voicemail app. It allows you to see voice messages, the voicemail calling number, the date it came on, and message length. It provides an easier way to check your voicemail—no more calling in to get your messages.

Note: If you don’t have Visual Voicemail on your phone, check if your carrier has one. You can also check the Google Play Store for a third-party alternative.

You can use Visual Voicemail by doing the following:

1. First, open the phone app and press the Visual Voicemail icon at the bottom. Alternatively, find the app on your home screen or search your phone for “visual voicemail.”

1. Hit the Play icon for the message you want to listen to. It also provides playback options like pause/play, skip ahead or back using the slider, and hit the speaker icon to play a message via speakerphone.
2. To access the app’s settings, tap the three dots on the upper-right corner and tap Settings.

1. You can change your greeting, change your password, set up different notifications, and more from the Settings section.

Setting Up Voicemails on Android

If you need to set up voicemail on your Android phone, the process couldn’t be more straightforward. With Visual Voicemail, listening to messages and managing them is much simpler, too.

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