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For those wanting to know how to fix the WhatsApp voice message speed issue, this article has all the answers. Like most messaging services, WhatsApp Messager has a handy feature where users can send each other a WhatsApp voice message using their phone’s microphone, or a mic they’ve bought for their desktop. When you’ve got a lot to say but don’t want to bother typing it all out, a voice message is a perfect solution – but sometimes they don’t work.
Given that some long voice messages can exceed countless minutes, WhatsApp created a feature that allows the user to change the playback speed of the message. If you’ve accidentally adjusted it, we’ve outlined some simple steps to get your voice messages back to a normal speed.
This guide will go over the fixes for all types of WhatsApp including Android, iPhone, Mac, and PC Desktop versions of WhatsApp.
How to change WhatsApp voice message speed – Android and iOS
On mobile phones, the fix is simple.
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Change WhatsApp voice message speed – Android and IOS
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- Open WhatsApp
- Tap on one of the chats that have a voice message in it.
- 3. Play the voice message.
- 4. You will see an icon that has 1x, 1.5x, or 2x
- 5.Press this button to toggle the playback speed.
The numbers refer to the WhatsApp audio message’s playback speed with 1x being normal and 2x being double the speed. The layout of WhatsApp is different between iOS and Android but the steps a relatively similar.
How to change WhatsApp voice message speed – PC / Mac
The WhatsApp application for desktops functions extremely similar to its mobile counterparts. To fix WhatsApp audio speed on an Apple Mac or Windows PC follow these steps:
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Fix WhatsApp voice message speed – PC/Mac
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- Open the WhatsApp desktop app
- From the chats menu, open the chat with the voice message you receive.
- Play the voice message.
- Within the message bubble change the playback speed.
WhatsApp Web also uses the same layout as the desktop app, so these steps can be applied to that version too.
If you’re having problems with accessing WhatsApp Web because of a QR code error, read our guide to fix the QR code scanning issue and get messaging on the WhatsApp website without any further delay.
Why are WhatsApp voice messages not working?
If you’re running into some problems with getting your WhatsApp voice messages running smoothly, there are a few common problems you may encounter.
- Firstly, you might be offline. In order to receive and send new audio messages, you need to be online and have a stable internet connection.
- Your WhatsApp might be out of date. To keep all software and apps performing to the best of their ability, you need to make sure you’ve installed the latest updates.
- Your permissions are wrong. To record a voice message on WhatsApp, you need to have enabled your microphone to have access to the app. If you haven’t done this or permissions are off, you won’t record voice messages.
- WhatsApp is down. If the WhatsApp servers are down, you won’t be able to send and receive new messages at all, and you’ll have to wait until the servers are back up to get back to sending your text and audio messages.
Can you slow down the speed of WhatsApp messages?
Unfortunately, WhatsApp does not currently have a setting that allows you to play your audio messages at a slower speed. The options available to users are 1x, 1.5x, and 2x playback speed, and the speed will default to 1x. So, while you can speed up your voice messages, you don’t have the option to slow them down as of yet – perhaps this is a feature that will eventually arrive on WhatsApp if enough users feel that they need it.
Final thoughts
Whatsapp’s fast playback feature has caused some issues for users. Although slightly confusing, learning how to fix WhatsApp voice message speeds is simple across all devices, especially if you follow the steps above. If you are still having issues with playback speeds then contact WhatsApp support.
