When setting up a new iOS device, you have the option of giving it a name yourself. But how do you change the device name if you want your new iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to be renamed?
Change the name of your iOS device
Changing the iPad, iPod touch or iPhone name is a piece of cake. By following the four steps below, you can set a new device name that meets your requirements. That’s nice, since the name is not only shown in iTunes, but also when you use AirDrop or turn on a personal hotspot.
- Go to ‘Settings> General’;
- Tap ‘Info’ and then ‘Name’;
- You can now enter a new device name in the text box. Tap the cross to clear the box;
- When you are happy with the new name, press ‘Done’.
As you can see, changing your iPhone name for example is a piece of cake. You can do this as often as you want, which can be useful if you are giving your iOS device to a friend or family member as a gift. In that case, we advise you to restore the factory settings, so that there is no more private data on the device.
→ More easy-to-use tricks can be found on our iPhone tips page!