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Google says voicemail transcription on Android 8 is available only in English and Spanish.

Checked against its source on October 17, 2026

In the source's own words

“Transcription is only available in English and Spanish on Android 8.”

Get voicemail transcripts in the Phone app (Google Phone Help), Google Phone Help, 2026, View a transcript of your voicemails.

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What it measures
The page names Android 8 only. Check the language limit on your own phone for newer versions.
What it does not show
If your voicemail greeting or caller speaks another language, expect the transcript to be missing or wrong.

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Android voicemail transcription on Android 8: English and Spanish only | Yap