How to change name of iwatch
I changed the name in the phone app but the watch itself still has the old name. How do I change the name in the watch?
Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 6
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I changed the name in the phone app but the watch itself still has the old name. How do I change the name in the watch?
Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 6
Check the name in the following places;
On the phone in Settings/general/about
And in the watch app on the phone in General/about
And on the phone contacts app tap on name to change and tap on edit in the top right corner.
Incorrect name;
On the iPhone, check the contacts app and your contact card. Make sure this has the correct name, Apple ID, and phone number
Open the Watch app on the iPhone, then go to General > About. Make sure your name is listed here
Also in General, tap on Apple ID to ensure your Apple ID is signed in.
Check the name in the following places;
On the phone in Settings/general/about
And in the watch app on the phone in General/about
And on the phone contacts app tap on name to change and tap on edit in the top right corner.
Incorrect name;
On the iPhone, check the contacts app and your contact card. Make sure this has the correct name, Apple ID, and phone number
Open the Watch app on the iPhone, then go to General > About. Make sure your name is listed here
Also in General, tap on Apple ID to ensure your Apple ID is signed in.
Where are you seeing the name? That determines where you need to change it.
“Also in General, tap on Apple ID to ensure your Apple ID is signed in.“
Does this mean the watch will only take the
name of the Apple ID to which it is linked?
The name is correct on the phone but not in the watch itself.
How to change name of iwatch