I can’t change IPad and IPhone name.

It’s show up my real name not may device name when airdrops to another device.

iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on May 17, 2019 10:58 AM

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lobsterghost1

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Posted on May 17, 2019 11:22 AM

Settings > General > About > Name

Tap Name

Tap the x to delete the name

Enter what name you'd like to appear

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lobsterghost1

Level 10

187,235 points

May 17, 2019 11:22 AM in response to SaltyZ

Settings > General > About > Name

Tap Name

Tap the x to delete the name

Enter what name you'd like to appear

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I can’t change IPad and IPhone name.

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