where do recorded calls go on iphone
On modern iPhones with Apple’s built‑in call recording (Apple Intelligence era, iOS 18+), your recorded calls are stored as audio notes in a special folder inside the Notes app, not in Phone or Voice Memos.
Where recorded calls go on iPhone
- iOS now saves built‑in call recordings in the Notes app.
- They appear in a dedicated folder usually called “Call Recordings.”
- Each recording is a note that contains:
- The audio file of the call.
* A timestamp and often the contact name/number.
* A transcript of the call, which you can scroll and search through in the note.
Think of it as a diary of your phone conversations quietly organized inside Notes rather than in the Phone app itself.
How to find your recorded calls
- Open the Notes app on your iPhone.
- Tap Folders in the top‑left corner to go to the main folders list.
- Look for the folder named “Call Recordings”.
- Open it to see a list of all your recorded calls; tap any note to:
- Play the audio.
* Read the transcript (if available) and even search within it using **Find in Note**.
If you accidentally delete one, check Recently Deleted in Notes, where items usually stay for around 30 days.
What if you use apps or workarounds?
If you’re not using Apple’s built‑in recording (for example, your region doesn’t support it yet or you’re on older iOS), recordings might be stored elsewhere, depending on the method:
- Third‑party call recording apps
- Often keep calls inside the app itself under a “Recordings” or “History” tab.
* Many can export audio to the **Files** app, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or email.
- Voice Memos workaround (using speakerphone and Voice Memos)
- Files are stored in the Voice Memos app library, and can be shared from there to Files or cloud storage.
- Professional tools like Noota Call
- Recordings and transcripts live in the service’s own workspace and web/app dashboard, often synced to CRM or notes tools automatically.
In other words, if you used Apple’s native call recording, check Notes → Call Recordings ; if you used an app, check inside that app or your Files/Voice Memos storage.
Quick HTML table: storage locations
| Recording method | Where recordings are saved | How to access |
|---|---|---|
| Apple built‑in call recording | Notes app → “Call Recordings” folder (audio + transcript) | Open Notes → Folders → Call Recordings → tap a note |
| Third‑party call recorder apps | Inside the app itself; optionally exported to Files or cloud | Open the app → Recordings/History; or check Files/iCloud |
| Voice Memos workaround | Voice Memos app library | Open Voice Memos → select a recording |
| Online/AI call tools (e.g., Noota) | Service’s web/app account, often synced to CRM/notes tools | Log into the service or its companion app |
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