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[Solved] How do I get rid of my dead name in iPadOS settings? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by Tywele@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/apple_enthusiast@lemmy.world
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/23235714

I have set my new name everywhere I can in the AppleID settings but the old name is still showing up in this place, and maybe in other places which I haven't seen yet. But how can I get my chosen name to show up here?

(for clarity, this is the profile picture selection on iPadOS)

Solution: The solution for me was that I had to change my name in the contacts.

More comprehensive solution here

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[-] WolfLink@sh.itjust.works 6 points 6 months ago

Try editing your own contact from the Contacts app.

[-] shneancy@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

i haven't used apple devices in ages, but if this was an android issue i'd also make sure the way your own contact is saved is updated as well. I mean the way your own number is saved as in your phone. Maybe try that?

[-] meldrik@lemmy.wtf 3 points 6 months ago

Pretty sure you just login to iCloud.com and then go to account settings.

I’ll check once I am at a PC.

[-] Tywele@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 6 months ago

As I said in the post body already. The name in my AppleID settings is the new one already.

[-] ccunning@lemmy.world 6 points 6 months ago

I recently learned some Lemmy clients don’t display body in the cross posted sub so it’s very likely people won’t have seen that information here.

[-] joneskind@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

This looks like a super annoying "feature" on Apple's side. Did you try calling Apple directly? They are usually quite helpful, even if your AppleCare has expired. Besides I honestly think this is something they should be aware of.

Hope it helps. Have a nice day!

[-] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

On my iPhone (sorry, my iPad is at work) I tapped on my profile picture in settings, then personal information, then name, entered my name, hit done, then back, then swiped away settings and when I reopened settings and touched on my V profile picture again my name updated.

Hopefully that works for you.

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