How to change Apple device and connected PC names

How can I change some of my Apple device names; for example, change the PC name and windows version has changed that was connected to my phone. How do I update it?


Windows, Windows 6

Posted on Jan 29, 2026 8:48 PM

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Jan 29, 2026 9:21 PM in response to AMO5

"How to change Apple device and connected PC names: How can I change some of my Apple device names; for example, change the PC name and windows version has changed that was connected to my phone. How do I update it?"

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Changing the Name of the PC on your iPhone:


So, how was this Paired? Which Windows Version Are you Using?:

If using Phone Link, remove this device on the PC and iPhone > restart both Devices > restart both Devices > sync them, once more


Re-sync this: If you have changed the name of your device(your PC), then you need to use Forget this Device. Then, sync then it with Phone Link (Windows 10/11):



1. Remove this iPhone from the PC:

Go Here: Remove your mobile device from Phone Link, Link to Windows, and Windows Settings | Microsoft


Then...

2. Restart the PC:

Save what need be, and then perform the restart. Go here: Restart (reboot) your PC - Microsoft


Then...

3. Restart (don't Force Restart):

Save what need be, and then Restart your iPhone - Apple Support


Then...

4. Sync this, Once More:

Use a QR Code to do so. Go Here: Use Phone Link to Sync Your Android or iPhone | Microsoft


5. Restart the PC:

Save what need be, and then perform the restart. Go here: Restart (reboot) your PC - Microsoft


Then...

6. Restart (don't Force Restart):

Save what need be, and then Restart your iPhone - Apple Support

Jan 29, 2026 9:28 PM in response to AMO5

"It's not the Iphone name that I want to change. I need to change the PC that it shows connected to. We have a new PC and it has a different name and windows version. The one showing on my phone is our old PC."

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Changing the PC Synced to your iPhone:


For Windows 10 and Windows 11:

Photo Link is the most constructive method of doing so on Windows 10 and Windows 11. So, if Phone Link was used in this case, then that's the way go to about this. Follow the septs in my original reply.

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