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User profile for user: Isaachelpme
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User level: Level 1
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My iPhone just renamed it to iPhone

Recently today I found out my phone Renamed it to “iPhone” iPhone was originally called “iphone11” why did the change it?

Posted on Aug 24, 2022 8:38 AM

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User profile for user: Varunprakash
Varunprakash
User level: Level 4
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Posted on Aug 24, 2022 9:03 AM

We exactly don't know the issue but you can change the name of your iPhone, which is used by iCloud, AirDrop, your Personal Hotspot, and your computer.


  1. Go to Settings  > General > About > Name.
  2. Tap , enter a new name, then tap Done.


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