Seeking Help: Recovering Precious Voicemails from Google Voice

Losing a loved one is an incredibly painful experience, and for many, the recordings they leave behind—like voicemails—become treasured mementos. I’m currently navigating a distressing situation regarding my father’s voicemails saved on Google Voice, and I’m reaching out to see if anyone has tips or advice on how to recover them.

My father passed away in 2013, and for years, I’ve safeguarded these voicemails as the last voice recordings I have of him. Recently, as the anniversary of his passing approaches, I felt compelled to listen to them again. However, to my dismay, I discovered that the voicemails are no longer accessible, and I am facing a frustrating 404 error.

Adding to my predicament, the Gmail account linked to my Google Voice has been compromised and has remained inactive for an extended period. Attempting to recover the account through Google has proved futile as well; I don’t even have the chance to respond to the verification questions, likely due to the age of the account.

I’ve scoured support forums for guidance, but the responses I’ve received have been rather generic and unhelpful. At this point, I’m feeling increasingly desperate and would appreciate any suggestions or alternative methods for recovering these invaluable recordings.

If anyone has faced a similar situation or has insights into retrieving old voicemails from Google Voice, please share your experiences. Your help could mean the world to me as I try to hold onto these last memories of my dad. Thank you!