{"id":101661,"date":"2018-06-14T08:56:01","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T08:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=101661"},"modified":"2025-07-01T23:25:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T06:25:18","slug":"how-to-change-the-name-of-your-cell-phone-bluetooth-and-wi-fi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-change-the-name-of-your-cell-phone-bluetooth-and-wi-fi\/","title":{"rendered":"How to change the name of your cell phone, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you get a new cell phone or router, the name of the device isn\u2019t always the easiest to remember. If this is you, pay attention: we\u2019re going to show you <\/span>how to change the name of your cell phone, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. <\/b><\/p>\n

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Depending on your version of Android, you might have to do something slightly different. However, the steps are usually similar. To do this, take your cell phone, unlock it and go to <\/span>\u201cSettings.\u201d <\/b>Once there, scroll to the bottom where it says \u201cMore information,\u201d \u201cDevice information,\u201d \u201cAbout the device,\u201d etc. Here, click on the field called <\/span>\u201cName of device,\u201d<\/b> delete what\u2019s there and enter in a new name. Boom. Done.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bluetooth<\/b><\/h2>\n

The same thing happens with the Bluetooth name: it\u2019s very easy to change, but the only problem is that every Android version is different. That said, go to <\/span>\u201cSettings,\u201d<\/b> click on <\/span>\u201cBluetooth\u201d<\/b> and find the three dots on the top right. If you click there, a drop-down will open where there\u2019s an option called <\/span>\u201cRename this\u00a0device.\u201d<\/b>\u00a0Delete what\u2019s in the box and enter in the new name you want. Take a victory lap.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wi-Fi<\/b><\/h2>\n

This process is perhaps the most complicated one: <\/span>changing the name of your Wi-Fi<\/b>. Despite the differences and many versions, Android devices have similar steps to follow. But with routers, each one is distinct. We\u2019ll talk in broad strokes here. <\/span><\/p>\n

Generally speaking, all routers or modems have an entry point using the IP address <\/span>IP 192.168.0.1 <\/b>or <\/span>IP 192.168.1.1<\/b>. Enter this in your web browser to access the device. Now, what\u2019s the password? It depends on your device, but your first step is trying<\/span>\u00a0\u201cadmin\u201d as the username and \u201cadmin\u201d as the password. <\/b>These are usually the default settings, but each company can be different. If you\u2019re lost, just Google \u201cWi-Fi password for [name of router\/modem company].\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Once inside, every interface will be completely different. But we have some general guidelines. To change the name, <\/span>the option usually appears under the \u201cWi-Fi\u201d category. <\/b>From there, you\u2019ll have to investigate, though if you find a box called \u201cName of network,\u201d you\u2019re good to go. Change it, click on \u201cApply\u201d or \u201cSave\u201d and say hello to your new device name. Then crack open a bottle of your favorite beverage and raise a glass to your bad self. You are the master of all you survey!<\/span><\/p>\n

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