Why do I have a (2) next to my device name

Why do I have a (2) next to my device name. It came out over nowhere.

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 10, 2022 04:07 AM

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Posted on Aug 11, 2022 02:43 PM

Hello Nutmegss,


Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities.


If you're seeing a (2) beside your device name, this is likely due to a previous device having the same name. For instance, you may see "*insert name* iPhone (2)" if you had a previous iPhone named "*insert name* iPhone". To change your iPhone name, check out the steps below. They can also be located here: Change the name of your iPhone - Apple Support


Change the name of your iPhone

You can change the name of your iPhone, which is used by iCloud, AirDrop, your Personal Hotspot, and your computer.

1. Go to Settings  > General > About > Name.

2. Tap , enter a new name, then tap Done.


We hope that's able to help.


Have a great day!

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Aug 11, 2022 02:43 PM in response to Nutmegss

Hello Nutmegss,


Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities.


If you're seeing a (2) beside your device name, this is likely due to a previous device having the same name. For instance, you may see "*insert name* iPhone (2)" if you had a previous iPhone named "*insert name* iPhone". To change your iPhone name, check out the steps below. They can also be located here: Change the name of your iPhone - Apple Support


Change the name of your iPhone

You can change the name of your iPhone, which is used by iCloud, AirDrop, your Personal Hotspot, and your computer.

1. Go to Settings  > General > About > Name.

2. Tap , enter a new name, then tap Done.


We hope that's able to help.


Have a great day!

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