Changing name of iPhone after setup

After transferring data to my new iPhone 12 Pro Max, it used the name of my old iPhone 7+.

How do I change the name on my new phone?

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Apr 28, 2021 12:05 AM

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Axel Foley

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Posted on Apr 28, 2021 12:08 AM

Open Settings ➔ General ➔ About ➔ Name : Here, you can tap on Name and change it to your liking.

Axel F.

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Axel Foley

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Apr 28, 2021 12:08 AM in response to jp_hansen

Open Settings ➔ General ➔ About ➔ Name : Here, you can tap on Name and change it to your liking.

Axel F.

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