When you set your XDA II Bluetooth to discoverable it will automatically name itself as the owner name, how can i change this name??
Regards,
Here is the solution all of you
Edit the registry
go to
HKCU -> Software -> Microsoft -> Bluetooth -> Settings
and change the Local Name
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I connected my MDA to my friends computer first (before I got home) and now when I connect to my computer at home the device is named WM_BillJones (fake name used). How do I change it so it doesn't use his name anymore and use WM_MyName? Not a big deal really but I just dont want his name on MY new phone :lol: .
-Chris
Click Start > Settings > System
Tap On " About"
Second Tab " Device ID"
Then Change the device name to what you want :shock:
Thank you Fozzer for such a quick reply. Worked like a champ.
-Chris
how can i change the name that other people see my device through bluetooth? is there a way?
bluetooth device name is stored under
HKCU\software\Microsoft\bluetooth\settings\
value name is LOCALNAME
you can edit registry with total commander...
however easier way is to change ownername under
start, settings, personal, owner information
whatever you put into NAME field, will also be used as bluetooth name.
The bluetooth name on the device is the model number. This phone's model number shows up on my Ford Edge's screen as the device I'm connect to. On the Note 2 I was able to change the name on the phone to a friendly one. Is there a way to do that on the Note 3?
settings > about > device name
fletch33 said:
settings > about > device name
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Thanks!
Is there a way I can change my DNS hostname from android-blablabla to something like Nexus-6P? Thanks!
Settings > Wifi > Advanced (three dot menu) > Wifi Direct > Rename
Not sure if that's the one that shows on your router or not. On my router (Linksys WRT1900AC) at least I can assign a friendlier name to devices. I know that's not super helpful .
fury683 said:
Settings > Wifi > Advanced (three dot menu) > Wifi Direct > Rename
Not sure if that's the one that shows on your router or not.
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It is not the same. That is the name that appears when you cast your phone to a monitor. My router also allows your to specify the device name as a reserved IP address. Howver, in the list of connected devices, it still shows the native hostname, only instead of having a DHCP expiration it has a "Forever" slot as a reserved device.
I'm looking for a solution like OP, it's nice when the device name and actual host name line up as opposed to comparing MAC IDs to make sure the Router "Nexus 6P" is the same as my Phone "android-f51q702fc0087dq5".
cammykool said:
Is there a way I can change my DNS hostname from android-blablabla to something like Nexus-6P? Thanks!
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Look under developer options. There is place you can change your host name.
murphyjasonc said:
Look under developer options. There is place you can change your host name.
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This is a custom ROM feature (just making things clear).
I always keep my device hostname the same when I get a device. When you reset your phone, a new hostname is assigned, so I keep a copy of my old hostname, and that's the first thing I always do, change my device hostname back to what it was before I reset the device.
The reason for this is because a lot of services, in my case Play Music, checking this hostname. Play Music checks your hostname, and if it is a new hostname, it gets registered as a new one. And you can only register and delete a certain amount per year, and keeping the same one helps not get to the limit.
I know that doesn't answer your question, but I'm just telling why I keep it the same.
If you want to change it and have root, I suppose you can download a "device ID changer" app from the Play Store and change it to whatever you want.
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