Renaming your iPhone can be a fun way to personalize it and can also be practical, especially when identifying it among other devices on a network or when using services like AirDrop. This guide will walk you through the simple process of changing your iPhone’s name.
Steps to change the name of your iPhone:
Step 1: Open settings
- Unlock your iPhone and tap the “Settings” app icon.
Step 2: Go to general settings
- In the Settings menu, scroll down and select “General.”
Step 3: Access about section
- At the top of the General settings list, tap on “About.”
Step 4: Tap on the current iPhone name
- The first line will display the current name of your iPhone. Tap on it.
Step 5: Enter a new name
- Your keyboard will appear. Clear the existing name and enter your desired new name for your iPhone.
Step 6: Save the new name
- Once you’ve typed in the new name, tap “Done” on the keyboard.
Step 7: Verify the change
- The new name will now appear at the top of the “About” page. You can go back to the previous menu to ensure the changes have been applied.
Step 8: Check connectivity services
- It’s a good idea to check that the new name is reflected in services like AirDrop, iCloud, iTunes, and Find My iPhone.
