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Tywèle [she|her] @lemmy.dbzer0.com

7mo ago

How do I get rid of my dead name in iPadOS settings?

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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Tywèle [she|her] @lemmy.dbzer0.com

7mo ago

How do I get rid of my dead name in iPadOS settings?

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Tywèle [she|her] @lemmy.dbzer0.com

7mo ago

How do I get rid of my dead name in iPadOS settings?

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Try editing your own contact from the Contacts app.

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?

Pretty sure you just login to iCloud.com and then go to account settings.
I’ll check once I am at a PC.
- As I said in the post body already. The name in my AppleID settings is the new one already.
  
  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.
  
  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!

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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