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Device name keeps changing

I have a Xr. The name of my phone was Julie’s iPhone. It has since changed on its own from iPhone (4) to iPhone (7) to its current name, iPhone (9). I have read all the previous suggestions of updating my phone, and it’s not a work phone or belonged to anyone previously. What is going on and what do I do to fix?

iPhone XR

Posted on May 3, 2023 10:06 AM

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Posted on May 6, 2023 8:17 AM

Hello Jubeju0316,


If you are following the steps below to change the name, let's reach out to support next for some additional options. Get Support


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  1. Go to Settings  > General > About > Name.
  2. Tap the Clear Text button, enter a new name, then tap Done."


Change the name of your iPhone - Apple Support


Cheers.



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Device name keeps changing

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