Old/New device name clash

my new device is showing up under my old device name with extension (2) I have changed the phone name in the setting, however, under apple ID it is still showing up under the old device name. Is there a way to change it?

Posted on Sep 25, 2022 07:16 PM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2022 07:26 PM

Mat2414 Said:

"Old/New device name clash: my new device is showing up under my old device name with extension (2) I have changed the phone name in the setting, however, under apple ID it is still showing up under the old device name. Is there a way to change it?"

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Getting Correct Device Name to Show:


Perform a New iCloud Session:

Sign out of iCloud on it, and then sign back in. Seems it needs to sync.

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Sep 25, 2022 07:26 PM in response to Mat2414

Mat2414 Said:

"Old/New device name clash: my new device is showing up under my old device name with extension (2) I have changed the phone name in the setting, however, under apple ID it is still showing up under the old device name. Is there a way to change it?"

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Getting Correct Device Name to Show:


Perform a New iCloud Session:

Sign out of iCloud on it, and then sign back in. Seems it needs to sync.

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