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In this article we will show you how to change iOS device name in iTunes. You might want to change your Apple device or devices if you want to be able to quickly tell them apart in your iCloud when using Find My or if you want to know where your files are going quickly when using AirDrop. If you want to know more information about this Visit Official Apple Support site.
Your new device name will also be updated in iCloud, which will make it easier for you to handle your devices. Also, if you turn your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot, the name of your device will show up when nearby devices look for a Wi-Fi network. This is another reason to choose a catchy name. The good news is that it’s easy to do, and in this piece, we’ll show you how.
How to Change Name of Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
The easiest way to change the name of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is on the device itself. But if you need to, you can also change it on your computer.
Change the Name on the Device
- Open Settings and select General.
- Choose About and then tap Name.
- Enter the new name you want to use and tap Done on the keyboard.
Change the Name in Finder on Mac
- Connect the device to your Mac with the USB cable as you normally would.
- Open Finder and click the name of your device under Locations in sidebar.
- Click the current name of your device, type the new name, and hit Return on your keyboard.
Change the Name in iTunes on Windows
The easiest way to change the name of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is on the device itself. But if you need to, you can also change it on your computer.
- Connect the device to your computer with the USB cable as you normally would.
- Open iTunes and click the device button near the top.
- Click the current name of your device, type the new name, and hit Enter on your keyboard.
How to Change Name of Your Mac
You can change the name on your Mac by going to System Preferences. It only takes a minute.
- Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock or Apple icon > System Preferences from the menu bar.
- In System Preferences, select Sharing.
- Next to Computer Name, enter the name you want to use for your Mac, and hit Return.
How to Change Name of Your Apple Watch
Some people have more than one Apple Watch these days, so it’s important to give each one a unique name.
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone and choose the My Watch tab at the bottom.
- Choose General and then About.
- Tap Name, enter the name you want to use, and tap Done on the keyboard.
How to Change Name of Your Apple TV
If you haven’t changed the name of your Apple TV before but have given it to a room in the Home app, it may have the name of that room as the device name. If you don’t give it a name, it will be called “Apple TV.” Here’s how to make the change.
- Open the Settings on your Apple TV and select General.
- Click About and then click the Name field at the top.
- Enter the name you want to use and click Done on the keyboard.
How to Change Name of Your AirPods
Want a different name for your AirPods or AirPods Pro? Get them with your iPhone’s case and follow these steps.
- Open the case for your AirPods.
- Open Settings on your iPhone and select Bluetooth.
- Tap the Info icon (small letter “i”) next to AirPods in your list of devices.
- Tap Name, enter the name you want to use, and tap Done on the keyboard.
FAQs
Click the picture of your iOS device in the top left corner of iTunes’ user interface to choose it. On the next screen, a window with your phone’s Capacity, Phone Number, and Serial Number should show. Clicking on Serial Number once should change the message to show your UDID.
To change your Android phone’s device ID, you’ll have to format all of its info. As the device ID is made when the device is first set up, resetting the phone will immediately change the device ID.