By Michael | Last Updated
Yesterday, I noticed that my iPhone 14 Pro Max was unable to send audio messages, then I managed to fix it, and now I've organized the whole process into this guide, which I hope will help users who are experiencing the "iPhone can't send audio messages at this time" error.
Cannot send audio messages on your iPhone? This frustrating issue can occur due to misconfigured settings, software glitches, or network problems. Don’t worry—this guide provides a detailed overview of why this happens and how to resolve it effectively so you can get back to sharing voice messages effortlessly.
iMessage is a service that sends messages to other Apple devices over a Wi-Fi or cellular connection that doesn't cost the user's messaging package, but the feature requires that both the receiving and sending parties are Apple users and have iMessage turned on for it to work properly.
Some users have complained that sending iMessage messages using voice keeps failing, which is frustrating for them. Why can't I send voice messages on my iPhone? This error on my iPhone 14 is due to iOS 16 jailbreak. Here are other possible reasons.
1. Poor internet connection.
2. Recipient does not have iMessage enabled.
3. The recipient is using an Android device.
4. There is an unknown fault on your iPhone.
5. Outdated iOS version.
Now that you've learned the possible reasons why the iPhone cannot send audio messages at this time, we'll move on to the fix.
The iMessage feature doesn't rely on carrier service, and Apple phone users only have the option of using cellular networks or WiFi to send or receive iMessage messages, so sending voice iMessage messages can easily fail when your iPhone is on a weak network connection.
Check your phone's signal grid, or test the speed of the WiFi it's connecting to, and if you can, try switching networks and then sending a voice message to see if the problem persists
Turning off and reactivating iMessage might be able to fix the error of not being able to send voice messages, and the whole process is very simple, all you need to do is to open the Settings app, find the "iMessage" option, and tap the switch next to it. Then, swipe up to turn off the "Messages" App and activate it again. Confirm that the recipient also has iMessage enabled if they’re using an iPhone.
When the iPhone is running low on storage space, it can make many functions unusable, including sending voice messages. Go to your phone's "iPhone Storage" to check the free space on your device, if the memory has gone red then you need to free up some space to keep your iPhone running properly.
Electronic devices are prone to unknown system errors during operation and so is the iPhone, restarting the device is a common fix and you won't lose any data during the whole process. Here are the steps to restart your iPhone.
Restart iPhone X, 11, 12, 13 or newer models:
Step 1: Press and hold the power button (on the right side of the iPhone) and either volume button until the shutdown slider appears, drag the slider to the far right, and wait 30 seconds for the device to shut down.
Step 2: Press and hold the Power button until you see the Apple Logo.
Restart iPhone 8 and older models:
Step 1: Press and hold the right button until the slider appears, drag it, and wait for 30 seconds, then your device will power off.
Step 2: Press and hold the right button, when the Apple logo appears, release it and wait for your iPhone to turn on.
iOS is a complex system and you may have inadvertently set the wrong configurations on your iPhone, which may limit the use of the microphone on iMessage, resulting in an error in the audio messaging feature. If you are not sure what settings you have customized on your iPhone, then resetting all the settings can easily solve the problem of "iPhone cannot send audio messages at this time".
Tips: You can sync iPhone content to iCloud or PC first, or even backup iPhone to external hard drive, then you don't have to worry about losing any files.
Step 1: Open "Settings" App and click the "General" option.
Step 2: Scroll to the end of the screen and tap on the "Transfer or Reset iPhone" option.
Step 3: Tap on "Reset" > "Reset All Settings" and enter your iPhone's screen passcode to confirm. Wait for the process to finish.
None of the above methods can fix the "iPhone cannot send audio messages"? Your iPhone may have serious system conflicts or errors, you can try to fix any iOS errors with iSunshare iOS Repair Genius, which is multi-functional software that can effectively fix system errors of Apple devices, including iPhone keeps restarting, stuck on Apple logo, freezing, iOS upgrade or downgrade failure and so on.
Step 1: Connect your device to your computer and double-click to run iSunshare iOS Repair Genius. Select the "System Repair" option.
Step 2: Click "Standard Mode" to fix system errors on your iPhone without losing data.
Step 3: Download the firmware package from this page, you can click "Select" to choose the path to save the firmware package file.
Step 4: Click the "Repair" button, and then the software will start the process of repairing your iPhone immediately. Once the iPhone is restarted, the voice messaging feature on iMessage should be restored.
1. Why does it say cannot send audio messages at this time on my iPhone?
This error typically occurs due to connectivity issues, misconfigured settings, or software bugs.
2. Can I send audio messages without iMessage enabled?
No, audio messages rely on iMessage functionality to send. Without it, the feature won’t work.
3. How do I save an audio message received on my iPhone?
Tap and hold the audio message, then select Save to store it in your Voice Memos app.
The iPhone Voice Message is a handy feature, and when it doesn't work, maybe the solutions proposed above can help it get back to normal in no time. Moreover, if you encounter any iOS system malfunction, please turn to iSunshare iOS Repair Genius, which is an excellent tool worth trying.
