idevicename
gets or sets the name of an iOS device
TLDR
Get device name
$ idevicename
Set device name$ idevicename "New Name"
Target specific device$ idevicename -u [udid]
Debug output$ idevicename -d
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.
INSTALL
sudo apt install libimobiledevice-utils
sudo dnf install libimobiledevice-utils
sudo apk add libimobiledevice-progs
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
idevice_id(1), ideviceinfo(1), idevicepair(1)
