If you change the contact name for someone on text or iMessage, will they know or see that name change on their end?

Just curious if the name you have given a contact shows up on their end at all, or if they would not see if their contact name has been changed.

Posted on Apr 22, 2023 12:08 PM

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Apr 23, 2023 12:04 AM in response to WhoWat12

No.

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If you change the contact name for someone on text or iMessage, will they know or see that name change on their end?

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