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I want to change the name of one of the devices connected through my AppleID

My 2010 iMac has acquired the name <Name> MacBook Pro and I want to rename the device

Posted on Aug 31, 2020 12:22 AM

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Posted on Aug 31, 2020 12:39 AM

michaelfromdunlop Said:

"I want to change the name of one of the devices connected through my AppleID: My 2010 iMac has acquired the name <Name> MacBook Pro and I want to rename the device"

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Give it a Few:

The change of what is seen on your Apple ID is not instantaneous to changing name of the device. So, give it a few days - it will all sync as it should, by name of the device.

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Aug 31, 2020 12:39 AM in response to michaelfromdunlop

michaelfromdunlop Said:

"I want to change the name of one of the devices connected through my AppleID: My 2010 iMac has acquired the name <Name> MacBook Pro and I want to rename the device"

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Give it a Few:

The change of what is seen on your Apple ID is not instantaneous to changing name of the device. So, give it a few days - it will all sync as it should, by name of the device.

I want to change the name of one of the devices connected through my AppleID

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