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Wrong name on my Apple Iwatch activity app

When I complete a ring in the activity app, I get a message congratulating my daughter. I followed all the earlier posted recommendations, and my name was in all the proper places. Any idea how to fix this? The watch was new, and I reset it prior to linking with my new iphone. I cannot determine how to fix this.

Apple Watch Series 8

Posted on Jan 23, 2023 1:00 PM

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Posted on Jan 26, 2023 9:44 AM

Thank you for responding to my earlier request. The processes you recommended were the same as I had tried previously, and I went through the same steps another time.


I can try deleting the activity app on both Iphone and Iwatch, then reinstalling if the issues continue. the problem is nothing major, but has become more of a problem that I can't solve. :(


Thanks again for taking the time to assist.

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Jan 26, 2023 9:44 AM in response to SnickZ.

Thank you for responding to my earlier request. The processes you recommended were the same as I had tried previously, and I went through the same steps another time.


I can try deleting the activity app on both Iphone and Iwatch, then reinstalling if the issues continue. the problem is nothing major, but has become more of a problem that I can't solve. :(


Thanks again for taking the time to assist.

Jan 26, 2023 10:11 AM in response to irishman66

Hey irishman66,


Make sure the name is correct in Health app > Profile icon(upper right) > Health Details, and also Health app > Profile icon > Medical ID if you have one set up. For more information, click here: Use the Health app on your iPhone or iPod touch.


If you continue to experience the issue, contact Apple Support here: Get Support. They will be able to look into this further with you.


Take care.

Jan 25, 2023 11:52 AM in response to irishman66

Hello irishman66,


We see you have an issue with your Apple Watch showing the incorrect name after completing an activity. You mentioned trying a few steps already. We'd like to post a few of the basic steps we would recommend, just in case they are different than what you worked through. Start with the name of your Apple Watch: Change the name of your Apple Watch - Apple Support


  1. "From your iPhone, tap the Watch app.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Tap About.
  4. Tap Name.
  5. If the name is something unexpected, edit it here, then tap done."


Next, confirm you are signed in to your Apple Watch with your Apple ID: Manage your Apple ID settings on Apple Watch - Apple Support


  1. "Open Settings on your Apple Watch
  2. Tap [your name]
  3. Confirm this is the Apple ID you use"


Also, have you ever shared an Apple ID with your daughter?


Reply back with how those steps go and the other details. We look forward to hearing from you.


Take care.

Wrong name on my Apple Iwatch activity app

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