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
7 Comments
WolfLink@sh.itjust.works · 6 pts · 2y
Try editing your own contact from the Contacts app.
shneancy@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
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 pts · 2y
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 pts · 2y
As I said in the post body already. The name in my AppleID settings is the new one already.
ccunning@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y
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 pts · 2y
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 pts · 2y
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.
kftrav@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 2y