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idevicename

gets or sets the name of an iOS device

TLDR

Get device name

$ idevicename
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Set device name
$ idevicename "New Name"
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Target specific device
$ idevicename -u [udid]
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Debug output
$ idevicename -d
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SYNOPSIS

idevicename [options] [name]

DESCRIPTION

idevicename gets or sets the name of an iOS device. Without argument it displays the current name.
The tool changes the device name visible in iTunes and Finder. It requires the device to be paired and trusted.

PARAMETERS

NAME

New device name to set.
-u UDID
Target device by UDID.
-n
Use network connection.
-d, --debug
Debug output.
--help
Display help information.

CAVEATS

Part of libimobiledevice. Device must be paired. Name syncs after change.

HISTORY

idevicename is part of libimobiledevice for iOS device property management.

SEE ALSO

> TERMINAL_GEAR

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> TERMINAL_GEAR

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