Official documentation
Get voicemail transcripts in the Phone app (Google Phone Help)
Google Phone Help, 2026
Read the originalRead on October 17, 2026
- What it is
- Google's help page for the Phone app on Android. It explains voicemail transcripts, the carriers and devices that support them, and the settings to turn them on.
- How much weight it carries
- Official Google help text. Availability depends on the carrier, device and country, and Google says it may vary by region.
Facts taken from this source
- Google says that when you turn on voicemail transcription, it transcribes both new and old voicemails.
“When you turn on voicemail transcription, Google transcribes new and old voicemails.” (Turn on voicemail transcription, Notes)
- Google says voicemail transcription on Android 8 is available only in English and Spanish.
“Transcription is only available in English and Spanish on Android 8.” (View a transcript of your voicemails)
- Google says that if the Voicemail transcription option is missing on a supported carrier or device, you should turn on visual voicemail.
“use a supported carrier or device, make sure you turn on visual voicemail” (Turn on voicemail transcription, Tips)
- Google says that voicemail transcripts are available only if you use certain mobile service providers or devices.
“If you use certain mobile service providers or devices, you can view a transcript of your voicemails.” (View a transcript of your voicemails)