Do you remember the time when the only way to communicate with someone on the phone was through a voice call? Methods have changed with time and now there are not only text messages but also voice messages, which you can record and send to your contacts directly from the Messages app. However, occasional errors are not skippable. Recently some iPhone 14 users reported that since the iOS 16 update, whenever they try to send a voice note, an error prompt appears that says – Can’t send audio message at this time. In this blog we will discuss why this happens and how to fix this problem.

Can’t send audio messages at this time in iOS 16: Why and how to fix it?

Audio messages are fun, right? You can convey your tone and convey your emotions and nuances, which sometimes fall short in texts alone. Plus, they are convenient when you are in the middle of something and typing is not an option. However, some of these factors can cause the discussed issue:

• Network Connection
• Problematic iMessage Settings
• old iMessage app
• voice recognition issues
• low data mode

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To fix this problem restart your iPhone and then the iMessage app. If this doesn’t help, re-enable iMessage by following the steps below:

1. open AdjustmentGo messagesand close iMessage,

2. restart phone and then re-enable iMessage,

tip: Check if iMessage is enabled on your and the recipient’s devices. Also, make sure to update your phone as this will update the iMessage app as well.

Suggestion: You can also use the Voice Memos app as an alternative to sharing voice messages. It is an audio recorder where you can capture audio as well as share it as personal notes.

Method 1: Basic troubleshooting methods

Before we proceed with complicated solutions, let’s try some easy solutions as they can potentially fix the problem in no time.

Method 1a: Restart the app, then restart the device

Often this is a minor temporary glitch with iMessage that can be fixed by restarting the app. If this doesn’t help, restart your iPhone once.

Method 1b: Switch from mobile data to Wi-Fi

Mobile data has always been comparatively slow when it comes to internet speed and connectivity, especially when you are in a closed space. If you have an active WiFi connection, connect the device to it. Doing this ensures a more reliable network for sending audio messages.

Method 1C: Troubleshoot Internet connectivity problems

As we know that iMessage uses the internet to send and receive messages, any discrepancy in speed and connectivity can cause problems in sending voice notes by the app. So it is important to ensure that the device’s connection is stable. You can check out our guide on how to fix slow internet on your iPhone.

Method 2: Re-enable iMessage

It may be possible that iMessage has not started properly recently, due to which it is not able to send audio messages. However, disabling and re-enabling the app may fix the discussed issue.

1. open Adjustment Tap More on your iPhone messages,

2. Toggle the slider next iMessage,

3. now restart Restart the device and iMessage once again.

Check if you are now able to send voice messages.

Method 3: Disable voice recognition

Sound Recognition is a feature on iOS that recognizes certain sounds and then notifies you about them. Typically, these sounds include doorbell ringing, fire alarm, smoke alarm, cough, etc. Interesting isn’t it? Still, this could potentially prevent the iMessage app from sending audio messages due to the issue at this time in iOS 16. Follow the steps to disable it:

1. open Adjustment tap more simple use,

2. Scroll down and tap sound recognition,

3. Slide the toggle to the side sound recognition To deactivate it.

Method 4: Disable Low Data Mode (if applicable)

Have you turned on low data mode to prevent background data consumption? If so, there may be problems sending audio messages in iMessage due to data usage restrictions. To resolve the issue you can turn it off:

1. open Adjustment tap more mobile data,

2. Tap on mobile data option,

3. Slide the toggle to the side low data mode To turn it off.

Method 5: Disable Low-Power Mode (if applicable)

Similarly, Low Power Mode also restricts certain processes and functions on the device to save battery consumption. Follow the steps to turn it off:

1. open Adjustment tap more Battery,

2. Slide the toggle to the side work energy mode If closed then close.

Method 6: Clear storage space

Finally, insufficient storage space can cause problems in sending audio messages by iMessage at a particular time on iOS 16. However, you can clear the internal storage by deleting unnecessary files from the device.

1. Open Adjustment Application.

2. Tap on GeneralAfter iPhone Storage,

You’ll see a detailed breakdown of storage usage, including images, videos and other files. Delete files you don’t need and delete unused apps to free up some space. If necessary, upgrade your iPhone storage.

We hope our guide helped you fix Can’t send audio messages on iPhone 14 with iOS 16 at this time Issue. If you have any questions or suggestions for us, let us know in the comments section. Stay connected to TechCult for solutions to other such app related errors.