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

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.