HT5625 A family member gave me her old iPhone
A family member gave me her old iPhone. I changed it to my AT&T service. HOWEVER, when I text people, it still shows HER name and not mine. How do I update this so MY name appears as the sender?
Thanks Chris.
I did change to my own cell number (with AT&T).
I am not sure whether I restored and activated under MY name/Apple ID. (Out of convenience I have probably maintained HER Apple ID since I know the password.)
When I text people her name shows up and people don't realize it is me. (I don't know what appears with phone use.)
Thanks for your help here.
Dave
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