Pixel 5Changing your device's name

You can change the name of your device. This name will show up when you connect your device to a computer or wirelessly connect to another device.

You can change the name of your device. This name will show up when you connect your device to a computer or wirelessly connect to another device.

Steps List - Interactive list of steps. Select a step to read its corresponding text, and to see its Product Image and the Indicators necessary to complete the step.

Current Step: 1 - From the Settings app, scroll to About Phone.
  1. 1 - From the Settings app, scroll to About Phone.
  2. 2 - Tap About Phone.
  3. 3 - Tap Device Name.
  4. 4 - Erase the existing name of your device and enter your preferred new name.
  5. 5 - Tap OK.
  6. 6 - Tap OK again.
  7. 7 - You've completed the steps!

Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

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