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How do I change the name of a device?

How do I change the name of a device listed under my Apple ID. I already changed it on my device, but it stills shows … #3 under the Apple ID.

iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Sep 28, 2021 7:35 AM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2021 7:51 AM

Try signing out and back in again to get iCloud to refresh, or may just wait a while and see if it eventually gets changed.


Change the name of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using your computer - Apple Support

(Note, the title of this document is misleading since the first half tells you how to do it on a device itself without a computer.)

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Sep 28, 2021 7:51 AM in response to JohnFL1955

Try signing out and back in again to get iCloud to refresh, or may just wait a while and see if it eventually gets changed.


Change the name of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using your computer - Apple Support

(Note, the title of this document is misleading since the first half tells you how to do it on a device itself without a computer.)

How do I change the name of a device?

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