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Why is my iPhone called iPhone 2?

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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How do I fix my iPhone name 2?

Change the name of your iPhone
  1. Go to Settings > General > About > Name.
  2. Tap. , enter a new name, then tap Done.
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Why did my iPhone name change on its own?

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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Why does my iPhone name have a number?

Find My sees lots of phones called “iPhone”, so it adds a number to differentiate them, and in the order most recently seen. The simple solution is to change the name of your phone to one that is unlikely to be a duplicate.
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Why does my phone number show up as a name?

If you call another smartphone and your number is in their contacts it will display your name; there is no way to change this. Normally, your carrier sends your name and phone number; If you only want them to send your number and not your name you need to call them and ask them to make that change.
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What is iPhone default phone name?

The default device name for your iPhone as set by Apple when you set up your device for the first time is simply 'iPhone'.
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What is my mobile name?

Open the Settings app to check your device information: Tap About phone. Take note of your device name.
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Why is my husbands name on my iPhone?

Go to Settings > General > About > Name and tap on his name and change it. Also go to Settings > Contacts > My Info and change that to your contact if it isn't already.
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Why does my iPhone say my daughters name?

Make sure you're signed in with your Apple ID in Settings (tap your name on the top). If it's signed in with her Apple ID and not yours, sign out of the iPhone, and sign back in with your Apple ID.
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Why is iPhone named as I?

According to Jobs in 1998, the "i" word in "iMac" (and therefore "iPod", "iPhone" and "iPad") stands for internet, individual, instruct, inform, and inspire.
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Can you have 2 iPhones with the same name?

The short answer is yes! You can use two iPhones with the same Apple ID. However, it is better if you read the entire article because there are so many things that you should know if you are thinking of using 2 iPhones with the same Apple ID.
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What is the second iPhone name?

The iPhone 3G (also known as iPhone 2) is a smartphone that was designed and marketed by Apple Inc.; it is the second generation of iPhone, successor to the original iPhone, and was introduced on June 9, 2008, at the WWDC 2008 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, United States.
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How do I know what kind of iPhone I have?

Go to Settings > General > About. To the right of Model Number, you'll find the part number. To find the model number, tap the part number.
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What is my phone identity?

The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number is a unique identification or serial number that all mobile phones and smartphones have. It is normally 15 digits long. The IMEI number can be found on the silver sticker on the back of your phone, under the battery pack, or on the box your phone came in.
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How do I change my full device name?

Rename your device to make it easier to identify if you use multiple computers with your Microsoft account.
  1. Select Start > Settings > System > About.
  2. Select Rename this PC.
  3. Enter a new name and select Next. You may be asked to sign in.
  4. Select Restart now or Restart later.
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What are the different iPhone names?

38 different iPhone models have been produced:
  • iPhone (2007–2008)
  • iPhone 3G (2008–2010)
  • iPhone 3GS (2009–2012)
  • iPhone 4 (2010–2013)
  • iPhone 4S (2011–2014)
  • iPhone 5 (2012–2013)
  • iPhone 5C (2013–2015)
  • iPhone 5S (2013–2016)
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What is iPhone user name?

Your Apple ID is your user name for the App Store, iTunes Store, Apple Books, iCloud, and other Apple services. It's also used to manage your Apple ID settings on your Mac.
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What is my iPhone device name and device ID?

Finding device ID on an iPhone
  • On the iPhone, go to Settings.
  • Go to General > About and look for the device ID or the IMEI number there.
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Does * 67 still work?

Does * 69 still work? However, if the caller dialed *67 before making that call, it blocks caller ID, so *69 won't work. The calling and calling the number, however, will be trapped by the telephone company, along with the *69, *67. So, it stays in the company's records, just won't work dialing.
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How do spammers get my phone number and name?

Most telemarketers purchase phone numbers from third party data providers. Here's how those providers may have gotten your number, according to the Better Business Bureau: You called an 800, 888, and/or 900 number (they use caller I.D. technology and collect phone numbers).
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Does * 67 work on iPhone?

How to Use *67 on an Android or iPhone. You can prevent your number from appearing on a recipient's phone or caller ID device when you place a call using a smartphone or a traditional landline by pressing *67 followed by the number you want to call.
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How do I know if my iPhone is linked to another device?

Find where you're signed in
  1. Tap Settings > [your name], then scroll down.
  2. Tap any device name to view that device's information, such as the device model, serial number, OS version, and whether it's a trusted device that can be used to receive Apple ID verification codes.
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