Recorded (Sound) Message: Turning it into a File (How to)

[WWGD]

Hi All,

I have a very basic , bare-bones phone, with no web access. It does allow, though, for
others to leave recorded (sound) messages.The phone does have a USB port, and I do have a
USB cable. Now, my question is, how can I turn a recorded message into a file I can store in my computer? The the message is not, AFAIK, stored as a file, so I don't know how to either transfer it to my computer with the USB cable, nor how to send it over the phone to someone else who may be able to turn it into some sort of sound file.
Any Ideas?
Thanks.

 

[berkeman]

Hi All,

I have a very basic , bare-bones phone, with no web access. It does allow, though, for
others to leave recorded (sound) messages.The phone does have a USB port, and I do have a
USB cable. Now, my question is, how can I turn a recorded message into a file I can store in my computer? The the message is not, AFAIK, stored as a file, so I don't know how to either transfer it to my computer with the USB cable, nor how to send it over the phone to someone else who may be able to turn it into some sort of sound file.
Any Ideas?
Thanks.

When you plug the USB cable from your phone into your PC, does the PC recognize the phone as a USB device, or is the cable just used for recharging your phone's battery?

If it recognizes your phone as a USB device, do you have drivers and software on your PC to let you get into your phone? (Like to see the Contacts directory, and the log of recent calls, voicemails, etc.)

 

[WWGD]

Thanks, Berkeman, good questions; let me wait until I get home to check with my own computer.

 

[berkeman]

BTW, even if you cannot access your phone files via USB, you can still record the voicemails with your PC/Laptop microphone. Just play the voicemail (either regular or with speakerphone on your phone) into the PC/Laptop microphone.

 

[alphy]

Hello,

It is possible to turn a recorded message into a file that can be stored on your computer using a USB cable. One option is to use a recording software or app on your computer that allows you to record audio from external sources such as a phone. You can connect your phone to your computer using the USB cable and use the software to record the message as it plays on your phone.

Another option is to use a voice recorder app on your phone that allows you to save the recorded message as a file. Then, you can transfer the file to your computer using the USB cable.

If the recorded message is not stored as a file on your phone, you may need to use a third-party app or software that can extract the audio from your phone's messaging system and save it as a file. You can search online for specific instructions and recommendations for your phone model.

I hope this helps. Best of luck with transferring your recorded message into a file.

Sincerely,