I have looked for a method. The recommendation that I found is no longer valid.
- To to Settings->Siri->Language … THIS OPTION NO LONGER EXISTS!
- Set the language to (something other than English)
That we cannot disable this “beta” feature has got to be someone’s idea of a joke. By example, I am now stuck waiting for an hour or more to even listen to a voicemail while its message is transcribed. What if the voicemail is an urgent message about a family tragedy???!
Da** if this “nifty trick” does not make my blood boil.
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JJW
Hmm. I’ve always been able to play the voicemail even if the phone is still trying to transcribe it.
Well! Interesting. Is this a Verizon problem? What am I missing?
iOS 12.1.3
(I still also want to just turn off the transcription service entirely)
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JJW
Like @ChrisUpchurch, I have never had a problem listening to a voicemail regardless of transcription status. Worst case, you should be able to dial into your voicemail account and listen the old fashioned way. For me - I’m on AT&T but this might be universal - I can dial my voicemail by holding down the “1” button in the phone app on the iPhone.
I have not been able to locate a method for disabling the transcription feature.
We don’t have it in Australia either and there are times when it would be really useful - namely when I’m in a meeting, so I can see how important the message is and how soon I have to return it.
Same experience as @ChrisUpchurch, I don’t get many phone calls, let alone voicemails, but more I’ve never had to wait for a transcription to listen… (AT&T - prepaid)