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ANedic76
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Missing Voice Records files

I am missing the Voice recordings from my iPhone 16 Pro Max. It was not backed on iCloud. How to restore the missing records?

Posted on Sep 17, 2026 4:01 AM

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WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Sep 17, 2026 4:05 AM in response to ANedic76

You can recover missing voice recordings by checking the recently deleted folder  inside the Voice Memos app.

Check Recently Deleted

  • Open the Voice Memos app on your iPhone 16 Pro Max.
  • Tap the back arrow or swipe right from the main list of recordings to view your folders.
  • Tap Recently Deleted.
  • Select the recording you want back, then tap Recover. Deleted files stay here for 30 days. 


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256358834