Airdrop technology offers the simplest way to share files and data with other Apple devices. However, if there are more users of the same name, confusion can be created when selecting the device on which the files are sent. In this short tutorial, you will learn how to change your name Airdrop on iPhone, iPad or Mac.
I tell you from the beginning that the name Airirdrop is, in fact, the name of the device. However, if the person who wants to send you files has you in the contact agenda, the name of the agenda will appear before the device name. Device name first appears at Airirdrop when you receive or send files to people not in the contact agenda.
Related: How to transfer files between Apple devices by Airirdrop
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How can you change your name Airirdrop on iPhone
If you want to change the name Airirdrop on your iPhone, you need to change your contact's contact name. On all iPhone devices, the holder's contact details (VCARD) are on the first position in the contact list.
1. Open Phone Application
2. Click on contacts at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap your name at the top of the list
4. Press the Edit button on the right side.
5. Enter the new name for your contact.
6. Press the Done button on the right side, to save the change.
From now on, when another person wants to send you pictures, videos or other files through Airirdrop, the iPhone will appear with your name chosen.
Changing the name Airirdrop on iPad devices
For iPad devices, the name that appears in Airirdrop is actually the device name. To change this name, follow the steps below:
1. Open the Settings Application on the iPad device (Settings)
2. Go to the general settings (General).
3. Go to the device information (About).
4. Choose a new name for the device (Name).
How to change the name Airirdrop on Mac Computers
As with iPad devices, the name that appears in Airirdrop is given by the name of the MAC device. To change the name of the device and, implicitly, the one of Airdrop, follow the steps below:
1. Opens the system settings (System Settings)
2. Go to the general settings and options (General)
3. Click on the system information section (About)
4. Click on the name of the MAC device, then enter the system password or authenticate yourself biometrically.
5. Introduce the new name of the device.
In this way the name of the MacBook Pro (Laurentiu) and Airirdrop has changed. It will appear with the new name set by me, when I or another person wants to transfer files to this device.
In conclusion, if you want to change your name Airirdrop on iPhone, iPad or Mac, you need to change your contact's contact name (valid for iPhone) or device name, if it's iPad or Mac.
