In view of the unprecedented popularity of the latest Apple flagships, a considerable part of the population bought the "sixth" iPhone for the first time, succumbing to general hysteria and euphoria. Not being previously familiar with the brand's products, they experience certain difficulties in operation. For example, when it comes to the banal name change of a smartphone. Many users choose to rename their iPhone immediately after purchase. And they don't know how to do it.
Let's figure it out together. Moreover, a unique name will help you quickly distinguish your device from others. This will be useful for connecting over networks with friends or quick setup interaction of all "apple" gadgets in one family. Thus, it will be much easier to find an iPhone in case of loss, it is more convenient to use iCloud and other services.
Two ways
There are two ways to change the name of the gadget: through the phone's own menu, and through the corporate iTunes app - on the computer. Both options will not require a lot of time and trial. Everything is accessible even to a beginner and is extremely simple.
AT first case enter the settings from the "home" menu of the smartphone. From them - go to the main tab, from there - to the sub-item with the device data. Then click the "\u003e" icon to the right of the Name option to rename the default name - iPhone, pre-installed by the manufacturer.
When this option is selected, the bottom of the smartphone will display virtual keyboard, and you can fill in the desired nickname. It is advisable to create some non-trivial nickname so that it is catchy, short and quickly indexed by servers.
Save the changes by clicking the Finish button. That's it, now your iPhone has its own name.
Now let's try to do the same by computer, through a proprietary program. Download from a trusted server and install iTunes app, which you cannot do without when using any Apple product.
Connect the included Lightning cable to your computer, and then connect your iPhone to it. You can also do without a cable at all, thanks to the use wireless connection... However, for this you will need an additional device that distributes Wi-Fi. The main thing in this case is that both the computer and the phone are paired over the same network. Activate the Wi-Fi function and make sure that both gadgets "see" each other and that they successfully "catch" the network from the router.
Are you connected? Now launch iTunes. In the menu that appears, find your device (therefore, it makes sense to rename the iPhone in order to immediately recognize it among similar gadgets of relatives, friends or employees). Choose it. Then double-click on the inscription "iPhone" - on the right, next to the icon in the form of a smartphone
The corresponding row will become dynamic and unlocked for changes. It remains only to assign a new unique name for your device, and remember the entered parameters. Will start automatic synchronization - the changes will be saved and the new name will take effect.
It's all. As promised - absolutely nothing is complicated. Even a preschooler can handle it. Go for it!
Every Apple fan, purchasing a long-awaited device, does not even know what secrets his "apple gadget" conceals in itself. One of them is the ability to change the name of the iPhone or iPad for detection on other devices.
Why do I need to change my name?
Users decide to change the name of their iPhone or iPad in several cases: perhaps they bought a supported smartphone, or maybe they are driven by a desire to be original. Whatever reasons would have prompted you to do this, you can do it easily and independently.
Time required for such a procedure
In fact, the whole process is not complicated and will take less than a minute. It is enough to strictly follow the instructions given.
What versions of iOS does this feature work on?
All known versions support this function. operating system... There shouldn't be any problems, even if your work iOS version below 7.
Change the name of the iPhone or iPad
You can change the name in the following ways:
- do this while connected to a computer or laptop;
- do it in your phone settings.
How to change name for iPhone (iPad) when connected to computer
Many users, when trying to change the name on a gadget using this method, make a common mistake. They connect the device to personal computer (or laptop) and try to rename the device without connecting, but the next time you turn it on, the gadget will again be recognized as “iPhone”. Why is this going to happen?
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The whole reason is that you only need to hold such an event through iTunes. The following sequence of work must be observed:
- Connect the gadget to your computer.
- Launch iTunes.
- Click on the name "iPhone" in the sidebar of iTunes until a marker appears - it is with its help that you can rename the device.
- Write down the new name.
- Press enter.
After carrying out such an operation, the new iPhone name will appear not only in Windows Explorer, but also in Mac OS users. In addition, the gadget will be recognized under the new name in all iOS devices. All of them who also sync with iTunes (iPod, iPod touch, iPad, Apple TV, and others) can be renamed in a similar manner.
How to rename without connecting to a PC
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You can also use the functions of apple devices in PC-free mode (without connecting to a computer). With its help, change the name of your gadget according to the following algorithm.
Every Apple fan, purchasing a long-awaited device, does not even know what secrets his "apple gadget" conceals in itself. One of them is the ability to change the name of the iPhone or iPad for detection on other devices.
Why do I need to change my name?
Users decide to change the name of their iPhone or iPad in several cases: perhaps they bought a supported smartphone, or maybe they are driven by a desire to be original. Whatever reasons would have prompted you to do this, you can do it easily and independently.
Time required for such a procedure
In fact, the whole process is not complicated and will take less than a minute. It is enough to strictly follow the instructions given.
What versions of iOS does this feature work on?
This function is supported by all known versions of the operating system. There shouldn't be any problems even if your working iOS version is lower than 7.
Change the name of the iPhone or iPad
You can change the name in the following ways:
- do this while connected to a computer or laptop;
- do it in your phone settings.
How to change name for iPhone (iPad) when connected to computer
Many users, when trying to change the name on a gadget using this method, make a common mistake. They connect the device to a personal computer (or laptop) and try to rename the device without connecting, but the next time they turn it on, the gadget will again be recognized as “iPhone”. Why is this going to happen?
Enlarge
The whole reason is that you only need to hold such an event through iTunes. The following sequence of work must be observed:
- Connect the gadget to your computer.
- Launch iTunes.
- Click on the name "iPhone" in the sidebar of iTunes until a marker appears - it is with its help that you can rename the device.
- Write down the new name.
- Press enter.
After carrying out such an operation, the new iPhone name will appear not only in Windows Explorer, but also in Mac OS users. In addition, the gadget will be recognized under the new name in all iOS devices. All of them that also sync with iTunes (iPod, iPod touch, iPad, Apple TV, and others) can be renamed in a similar manner.
How to rename without connecting to a PC
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You can also use the functions of apple devices in PC-free mode (without connecting to a computer). With its help, change the name of your gadget according to the following algorithm.
The name of the iPhone and iPad is a unique identifier that helps in sharing it conveniently with many other devices. You will need it when exchanging data via AirDrop (with detailed instructions on the possibilities of transferring information with its help can be found at), creating an access point from an iOS device (a detailed description of the operation can be read at) and many other actions.
So how do you change the name of iPhone and iPad on iOS 7?
How to change the name of iPhone and iPad using the device directly?
1. Go to the "Settings" application of the iOS 7 operating system:
2. Go to the "Basic" section:
3. Go to the "About this device" menu:
4. Select the "Name" item:
5. Change the device name to the desired one and confirm your decision with the "Back" button:
How to change iPhone and iPad name using iTunes?
1. Connect iPad or iPhone to your desktop computer:
2. Launch the iTunes application on the desktop computer and go to the menu for working with the device:
3. Click on the name of the device - this will open the ability to edit it, clicking on any empty space in the application will confirm the action:
Thus, after changing the name of the iPhone or iPad, all devices that interact with them in any way will identify them by the new ID.
