When you first set up your iPhone, Apple gives it a generic, default name. This becomes its identity when you use AirDrop, pair to Bluetooth devices, or connect to a hotspot. If you'd prefer something else, though, you can change your iPhone's name in iOS.

If you recently reset your phone's settings, its name might just be "iPhone." However, there's an option in the "Settings" app to change your iPhone's name to anything you want.

To do so, open the "Settings" app on your iPhone and tap "General." You can also use Apple's built-in Spotlight Search to locate "Settings" if you can't find it on your device's Home screen.

Tap on General from Settings

Next, tap "About."

Tap on About from General

You see the current name of your device in the "Name" section; tap it.

Tap on Name from About section

On this screen, tap the "X" next to the current name of your device to delete it.

Tap on X icon to delete the text

Type the new name of your iPhone in the text box.

Rename the iPhone

Tap "Done" on the keyboard to save your changes.

Tap on Done button from keyboard

Now, when you go back to the "About" section, you see your iPhone's new name.

See the updated name in Settings app

This isn't just limited to your iPhone, either---you can use this guide to rename any computer, smartphone, or tablet.

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