What happens if I rename my iPhone?

What happens when I change my iPhone name? Changing your iphone name doesn't affect any other setting in your device.
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Why is my iPhone showing up as a different name?

it changes its name in the device list when using Bluetooth or public Wi-Fi to distinguish your phone from all other devices connected to it. To get rid of the problem, change your iPhone name to something unique like David's iPhone, etc.
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How did my iPhone get renamed?

The simple answer is that there is more than one phone shared with Find My that have the same name, so it adds a suffix to differentiate the phones. And the solution is to go to Settings/About/Name and make each phone's name unique.
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Why does my iPhone say iPhone 2?

That is the name of your phone. You can change it by going to Settings/General/About and tapping on the name to edit it. The (2) is because iTunes or Finder has “seen” another iPhone, so it appended the (2) to differentiate them from each other. It might also be the same phone if the phone was restored from a backup.
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Why does my phone name say 2?

It means you have two devices using the same name. It has to do something to try separate them, so it adds a (2). This can also happen if a single device is restored or set up as a new device, but is actually the same one.
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How do I get rid of secondary on my iPhone?

If you want to delete/remove your eSIM, go to: Settings -> Cellular -> find the plan you want to remove and tap Delete eSIM. As with the physical SIM card, this does not terminate your contract with your Carrier, but only removes the eSIM from your device.
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Can I change my phone model name?

Open Settings on your Android phone (refer to the steps above). Scroll to About phone. Tap Device name, rename it, and tap OK.
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Why does my iPhone say iPhone 3?

If there were other devices called say, 'Jpet's iPhone' previously on the same Apple ID, it will have appended brackets with a number to prevent duplicate names.
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Why is my iPhone called iPhone 59?

The device name will increment if you have several of the same devices to distinguish them from one another.
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What is the oldest iPhone name?

The iPhone (retroactively referred to as the iPhone 2G, iPhone 1, or original iPhone) is the first iPhone model and the first smartphone designed and marketed by Apple Inc. After years of rumors and speculation, it was officially announced on January 9, 2007, and was released in the United States on June 29, 2007.
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What is the name drop on iPhone?

NameDrop allows users to easily share contact information by simply bringing their iPhone devices together, or by bringing an iPhone and Apple Watch together (Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch Series 7 or later, and Apple Watch SE 2nd generation).
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What should I name my device?

When naming your devices, it's helpful to choose names that are descriptive, memorable, and relevant to the device's purpose or location. This makes it easier for you to identify and manage them, especially in larger networks with numerous devices.
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What is an example of a device name?

These names are usually based on the type of device, its model number, or another unique identifier. For example, a manufacturer might assign a device name like "HP Pavilion Laptop" or "Samsung Galaxy S21" to identify the device.
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What is my device name?

Check your phone's settings

Go to the Settings or Options menu, scroll to the bottom of the list, and check 'About phone', 'About device' or similar. The device name and model number should be listed.
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What happens if I delete eSIM?

eSIMs can only be installed once, can only be used on a single device, and they cannot be reinstalled once they've been deleted. That's why it's best to never delete your eSIM until you're sure the package has been used up, and you don't plan on ever topping it up.
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What does secondary mean on iPhone?

Use Secondary for cellular data only: You might want to select this option if you're traveling internationally and you want to keep Primary for voice, SMS, iMessage, and FaceTime. This will allow you to use Secondary for data.
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Why are my texts green?

In short, green texts mean that they were sent as SMS (Short Message Service) texts. An SMS message is the same thing as a text message, and was first introduced way back in the 1990s. SMS texts use a cellular signal to send and receive messages, while iMessages use an Internet connection (aka WiFi).
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What happens when two iPhones are linked?

If you have two iPhones signed in to the same Apple ID, certain types of data will be shared between the devices, including contacts, calendars, photos, and documents. This is because these data types are stored in iCloud and synced to all devices signed in to the same account.
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Can you have 2 iPhones with same Apple ID?

Yes, but there are advantages and disadvantages here. The advantage.......you won't have to purchase apps for the new phone because the apps are tied to your Apple ID account.
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Why does my iPhone say my husbands name?

This means that your carrier has his name on your phone number. Call the carrier to get this fixed, or you may be able to fix it in their web portal. As a separate issue, you should not have 1 Apple ID; you should each have your own.
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Who can see my iPhone contact photo?

You can share automatically with Contacts Only, or select Always Ask to be prompted before your name, photo, and poster are shared with anyone you're communicating with.
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Who can see my contact card on iPhone?

It is NOT public. It your contact card. You will need to manually share it if you like.
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Where is iPhone name stored?

You can change the name of your iPhone, which is used by iCloud, AirDrop, your Personal Hotspot, and your computer. Go to Settings > General > About > Name.
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