If you can’t find the conversation you need, swipe down on this screen and then type your contact’s name into the Search bar at the top of the screen. You can tap the box with a pencil icon in the top right corner of the screen to create a new message. If you’re already in a conversation with someone, you’ll have to tap the Back button in the top left corner of the screen to view the “Messages” page.

If you don’t do this, you’ll need to keep holding the microphone button as you record.

If you held the microphone button the whole time, simply let go.

You can also tap X in the left side of the iMessage field to delete your recording, or tap ► to play back your message.

If you can’t find Voice Memos, you can swipe down and type “Voice Memos” into the search bar at the top of the screen. Voice Memos should be the top result.

You can tap the record button again to resume recording if you like.