[Step-by-Step Guide] How to Delete Voicemail on iPad/iPhone?

Voicemail is a convenient feature that lets callers leave you messages when you're unavailable. However, over time, old or unnecessary voicemails can take up valuable storage space on your iPhone or iPad. If your voicemail inbox is cluttered or full, you may want to delete voicemails to keep things organized and free up space.

In this guide, we'll show you how to delete voicemail on iPad/iPhone. No matter whether you want to delete a single voicemail, delete multiple messages at once, or completely clear all your voicemails, there's a suitable solution available. (How to delete voicemail on Android?)

Part 1. How to Delete a Voicemail on iPad/iPhone

If you just want to remove a single voicemail from your iPhone or iPad, you can easily do it directly from the Phone app. This is the most straightforward way to delete unwanted messages quickly.

Here's how to delete a voicemail on iPhone/iPad:

Step 1. Open the Phone app on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2. Tap the "Voicemail" tab at the bottom right corner.

Step 3. Scroll through your voicemail list and find the one you want to remove.

Step 4. Swipe left on the voicemail you wish to delete and tap "Delete" to remove it.

Part 2. How to Remove Multiple Voicemails on iPad/iPhone

If you have dozens of old voicemails, deleting them one by one can be time-consuming. Luckily, iOS allows you to delete multiple voicemails at once, saving time and effort.

Follow these steps to remove multiple voicemails at once on iPhone/iPad:

Step 1. Launch the Phone app and go to the "Voicemail" tab.

Step 2. Tap "Edit" in the upper-right corner.

Step 3. Select all the voicemails you want to delete.

Step 4. Tap "Delete" at the bottom-right corner.

Part 3. How to Clear Deleted Voicemail on iPhone/iPad

Even after you delete voicemails, they still occupy space until you manually clear them. To permanently remove deleted voicemails from your iPhone or iPad, you need to clear the "Deleted Messages" folder.

Here's how to clear deleted voicemail on iPhone/iPad:

Step 1. Open the Phone app and tap the "Voicemail" tab.

Step 2. Scroll down and find "Deleted Messages".

Step 3. Tap it to open the folder.

Step 4. Tap "Clear All" to permanently remove all deleted voicemails.

Step 5. Confirm your action when prompted.

Once you do this, all deleted voicemails will be completely erased from your device, freeing up space and keeping your phone clean.

Part 4. How to Permanently Delete Voicemail on iPad/iPhone [Unrecoverable]

Even after clearing your deleted voicemails, traces of those files might still remain in your iPhone's system. If you plan to sell, donate, or recycle your device, or if you just value privacy, it's important to ensure your voicemail data is permanently unrecoverable.

This is where Coolmuster iOS Eraser comes in. It's a professional data erasing tool designed to permanently delete voicemails, messages, call logs, photos, and all other private data from iPhone and iPad. It guarantees that your deleted information cannot be recovered by any recovery tool.

Key features of iOS Eraser:

• Permanently delete voicemails on iPhone/iPad without recovery.
• Three erasure levels are available (Low, Medium, High) for different needs.
• Securely and thoroughly erase all data from iOS devices, including personal info, system settings, deleted files, and more.
• Ensure permanent removal of both existing and deleted data with zero recovery possibility.
• Permanently delete various data types: contacts, SMS, call history, music, videos, photos, apps and app data, reminders, calendars, bookmarks, browsing history, voice memos, notes, and settings (including iCloud and iTunes account info).
• Run in 100% read-only mode to safely wipe data without harming your device.
• Fully compatible with all iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models, including the latest iPhone 17 and iOS 26.

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How do I delete voice messages on my iPad/iPhone completely? Follow the steps below:

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FAQs on How to Delete Voicemail on iPad/iPhone

Q1. How to undelete voicemails on iPhone/iPad?

If you accidentally deleted a voicemail, you can recover it from the "Deleted Messages" section:

Step 1. Open the Phone app → "Voicemail" tab → "Deleted Messages".

Step 2. Select the voicemail you want to restore.

Step 3. Tap "Undelete" to recover it.

Q2. What to do if iPhone/iPad won't delete Voicemail?

If your iPhone or iPad refuses to delete voicemails, try these fixes:

• Restart your iPhone/iPad.
• Check your internet or cellular network connection.
• Turn off and then re-enable Visual Voicemail.
• If the issue persists, use Coolmuster iOS Eraser to forcibly remove voicemail data.

Q3. How do I recover deleted voicemail on my iPhone/iPad?

If you have previously backed up your device using iTunes or iCloud, you can restore deleted voicemails by restoring your backup.

Wrapping Up

With the methods above, you can easily delete voicemails on your iPhone or iPad, whether it's a single message, multiple messages, or a permanent wipe.

If you want to ensure your privacy and prevent data recovery, Coolmuster iOS Eraser is highly recommended. This tool is easy to use, provides thorough data removal, and is an ideal solution for protecting personal privacy and freeing up device storage.

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