Naming my new iPhone my

My new iPhone 17 is showing the same nickname as my old iPhone 8+. How can I change that?

iPhone 17, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 23, 2025 8:23 AM

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kb1951

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Posted on Oct 23, 2025 8:25 AM

Go to settings - general - about - name and change it there.

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kb1951

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Oct 23, 2025 8:25 AM in response to GeauxT1GERS

Go to settings - general - about - name and change it there.

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Oct 23, 2025 8:27 AM in response to GeauxT1GERS

Settings>General>About>Name

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