 lordpufferComfortably NumbPremium
join:2004-09-19
Rio Rancho, NM
kudos:1 | reply to thegeek
Re: Best way to record a voicemail left on a cellphone? All I really meant was it wouldn't hurt to ask. They may do it. |
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 way2evilPremium
join:2007-09-14
New York, NY
kudos:1 | reply to Logan 5
Google voice is not going to do anything for the OP because the message has already been left on his voicemail.
You need to play it on speaker and record it on a computer. Otherwise use a audio out cable to the mic port on your computer and record from that for crystal clear audio quality. |
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I see a lot of perfect example of asking what time it is and having someone tell you how to build a watch.
But, you did say "the best way". Perhaps now you'd be ready to settle for something that may be less than the best - but might work?
Have you tried the sound recorder app on your PC and a microphone held up to the earpiece of your cell phone while playing back the message?
If you don't have a microphone on your PC, try to borrow one or get a headset with a microphone to plug in to your PC. Should be under $10 and it's a handy thing to have even for your PC - even if it turns out not to work for this.
Good luck. |
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 Logan 5Enjoying the CataclysmPremium,MVM
join:2001-05-25
Austin, TX
kudos:7 | reply to pcdebb
See my screenshot above. Boost is part of the Sprint Network, so I dunno.
»www.google.com/support/voice/bin···r=164655
"Please note that Google voicemail for your existing number won't work with phone plans that don't support conditional call forwarding".
I will try the link that Dersgniw  provided and see if I can get that to work otherwise I will be using the low tech option of recording the playback from the phone's speakerphone through a mic attached to the computer unless someone can come up with anything else that would work better or have better sound quality.. |
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said by way2evil:Google voice is not going to do anything for the OP because the message has already been left on his voicemail. You need to play it on speaker and record it on a computer. Otherwise use a audio out cable to the mic port on your computer and record from that for crystal clear audio quality. Yes, if the speaker phone (now that I know your phone has that) and microphone doesn't work, a cable from your hands-free port to the line in would probably be the next best way and have better quality as way2evel said.
You might have to screw around with the cables you you have or can find as I'm don't know if the audio out is going to line up with the audio in on the computer or you'll be be connecting the audio input of the phone to the audio input of the computer (mic to mic).
Let us know the results. |
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 AVDRespice, Adspice, ProspicePremium
join:2003-02-06
Onion, NJ
kudos:1 | reply to way2evil
said by way2evil:Google voice is not going to do anything for the OP because the message has already been left on his voicemail. You need to play it on speaker and record it on a computer. Otherwise use a audio out cable to the mic port on your computer and record from that for crystal clear audio quality. I was going to post that, but then realized it is incorrect. GV can record a call in session and email you the mp3. So again, call you cell's VM through Google voice, tell it to record the phone call, and viola mp3 in the mail.
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way2evilPremium
join:2007-09-14
New York, NY
kudos:1 | said by AVD:said by way2evil:Google voice is not going to do anything for the OP because the message has already been left on his voicemail. You need to play it on speaker and record it on a computer. Otherwise use a audio out cable to the mic port on your computer and record from that for crystal clear audio quality. I was going to post that, but then realized it is incorrect. GV can record a call in session and email you the mp3. So again, call you cell's VM through Google voice, tell it to record the phone call, and viola mp3 in the mail. That isnt how it works. GV can record incoming calls to your GV number by pressing 4 when you answer the call. You cant just start recording random calls when you want (maybe if you have an Android (notsure)). |
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said by mix:All you need to do on your computer is record "what you hear" otherwise know as "stereo mix". You should be able to enable this from the windows control panel as the default recording device. You can use a program as simple as windows sound recorder to record the conversation, but I prefer a program like Audacity myself. I've used Audacity to record whatever's playing. But, using Win 7, I couldn't do it a couple weeks ago when I needed to. I couldn't tell if it's a limitation of my audio drivers.
Anyway, I accomplished the same thing using Freecorder. I was a little nervous about this because it installs a toolbar in Firefox. Also asks to do other undesirable things, like handling searches and being my homepage.
But, I was able to record what I wanted, and uninstall it. Then edit the recording in Audacity.
I think telling the OP to call their cell phone's voice mail using a VoIP service is a good idea. He should be able to do it using Google Voice from inside Gmail. If he can't figure out how to use Audacity, Freecorder will work. |
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AVDRespice, Adspice, ProspicePremium
join:2003-02-06
Onion, NJ
kudos:1 | reply to way2evil
said by way2evil:said by AVD:said by way2evil:Google voice is not going to do anything for the OP because the message has already been left on his voicemail. You need to play it on speaker and record it on a computer. Otherwise use a audio out cable to the mic port on your computer and record from that for crystal clear audio quality. I was going to post that, but then realized it is incorrect. GV can record a call in session and email you the mp3. So again, call you cell's VM through Google voice, tell it to record the phone call, and viola mp3 in the mail. That isnt how it works. GV can record incoming calls to your GV number by pressing 4 when you answer the call. You cant just start recording random calls when you want (maybe if you have an Android (notsure)). I stand corrected, only incoming calls are supported... bummer.. I guess it is to avoid conflicts with voice mail systems.
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 swintecPremium,VIP
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Alfred, ME
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| said by AVD:I stand corrected, only incoming calls are supported... bummer.. I guess it is to avoid conflicts with voice mail systems. So why not call into voicemail, and then initiate a 3 way call into Google voice and then you can start recording the call and the message.
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way2evilPremium
join:2007-09-14
New York, NY
kudos:1 | reply to AVD
said by AVD:I stand corrected, only incoming calls are supported... bummer.. I guess it is to avoid conflicts with voice mail systems. No, it just is not possible to have Google record a call that it is not listening to. |
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AVDRespice, Adspice, ProspicePremium
join:2003-02-06
Onion, NJ
kudos:1 | no technical reason that GV can't listen to outgoing calls.
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way2evilPremium
join:2007-09-14
New York, NY
kudos:1 | Provide a way it could? |
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Does Boost allow you to check your messages online? If so, maybe you can download it or make a copy it that way. |
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Logan 5Enjoying the CataclysmPremium,MVM
join:2001-05-25
Austin, TX
kudos:7
4 edits | said by threetrolls:Does Boost allow you to check your messages online? I wish but... no. |
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How do I check my voicemail from another phone?
1. Call your phone number from another phone
2. When you hear the greeting press the '*' key
3. You will be prompted to enter your password, and then press '#.'
4. You will now be in voicemail.
»support.boostmobile.com/faq/data···c_id=202 |
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AVDRespice, Adspice, ProspicePremium
join:2003-02-06
Onion, NJ
kudos:1 | reply to way2evil
said by way2evil:Provide a way it could? its up to google...
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way2evilPremium
join:2007-09-14
New York, NY
kudos:1 | Google voice can only record incoming calls. The only way it would be possible to record an outgoing call would be with some sort of software or a three way call(which google voice does not support).
I dont think you really understand how GV works. You get a new number from Google which becomes your primary number. You then add your actual cell number which Google forwards calls from your new GV number to your actual cell number. When a call comes in you can press 4 to record it. |
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 delt4500 or BUSTPremium
join:2000-07-13
Pittsburgh, PA
kudos:1 | reply to Logan 5
I was under the impression that visual voice mail could save recorded messages as mp3s? No? Correct me if I'm wrong....
I have some messages on my phone from 2007 that are from my daughter, quite cute, as she was just a toddler then. I don't want to delete these, and was looking to save these. I asked the verizon rep at the store about doing this and he recommended visual voice mail. The catch is that visual voice mail, I think only works on certain phones or smart phones. |
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AVDRespice, Adspice, ProspicePremium
join:2003-02-06
Onion, NJ
kudos:1 | reply to way2evil
said by way2evil:Google voice can only record incoming calls. The only way it would be possible to record an outgoing call would be with some sort of software or a three way call(which google voice does not support). I dont think you really understand how GV works. You get a new number from Google which becomes your primary number. You then add your actual cell number which Google forwards calls from your new GV number to your actual cell number. When a call comes in you can press 4 to record it. I have GV. GV can do outgoing calls too. It is more than voicemail. Call your GV number, enter your pin and hit #2
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