How to copy voice memos and recordings from iPhone

The transferring of iPhone voice memos is absolute simple with the iDevice Manager. The program loads and displays all voice memos within seconds, which you can transfer to the PC with one click. You don't need any specialist or extensive knowledge of the iPhone. Simply plug the iPhone into the PC.

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For iPhone 15, 14, 13, 12 and Max, iPad Pro
and iPhone 11, XR, iPhone X, SE, iPad 
Apple stores from iOS 15 voice memos in a secure area from the iPhone. Therefore, it is no longer possible to access voice memos on devices with newer iOS.

How can I transfer iPhone voice memos to PC?

  1. If the iDevice Manager is not yet installed, you can download the program here.
  2. Connect your iPhone to the PC with the USB cable.
  3. Start the iDevice Manager and click in the menu on the left "Recordings".
  4. The existing voice memos are displayed in a list with the title, the duration and the recording date.
  5. Click the voice memo that you want to download.
  6. Click on Copy in the top menu and select the destination.
  7. You have 3 options to save the voice memo. On your PC, on Dropbox or Microsoft OneDrive.
  8. If you choose one of the online services, the first thing you will see is a login window.
  9. If the login was successful, you can create a new folder or choose an existing one.
  10. When saving on the PC, the familiar dialog for selecting a folder appears.
  11. After the destination has been selected, you can decide whether the voice memo should be converted into an MP3 file or the original Apple format M4A should be downloaded.
  12. You can also change the file name if you want.
  13. Finally click on "Apply" to start the voice memo download.
Copy voice memos from iPhone to PC with Device Manager

How can I copy all voice memos from iPhone to computer?

  1. Start the iDevice Manager and click in the menu on the left "Recordings".
  2. The existing voice memos are displayed in a list with details of the title, the duration and the recording date.
  3. Press the key combination Ctrl + A to select all voice memos.
  4. Alternatively, you can "Select" in the top menu. click to mark all voice memos. Or you mark each file individually.
  5. Now you just have to click on "Copy" and choose the storage location.
  6. The rest of the process works exactly like when transmitting single voice memos.

How can I delete recordings from iPhone?

  1. This is only possible on the iPhone itself.
  2. Open the voice memo app.
  3. Swipe the voice memo you want to delete to the left.
  4. Press the red "Delete" button.

How can I play iPhone voice memos on PC?

  1. Start the iDevice Manager and click in the left menu "Ringtones".
  2. The existing voice memos are displayed in a list with title, duration and recording date.
  3. Press the play symbol of the voice memo that should be played.
  4. During playback, the play symbol changes to a stop symbol.
  5. To stop you can click the stop symbol.

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