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jbcalva Author

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change names of family names that display on MY iPhone when using find my iphone

i've searched for this but i can only find how to change the name of my own phone. When i open find my iphone, my wife's phone is what i want to change. We share an apple id. how can i change her name that is displaying on MY phone?

Posted on Jan 23, 2023 9:42 AM

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Phil0124

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Posted on Jan 23, 2023 10:24 AM

The name is set in the device's own Settings App, under General ➜ About ➜ Name. You cannot change it anywhere else.
You should absolutely not share an Apple ID for any reason. Each person should have their own, as many things induing messages and calls can get mixed up.

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