[GH-ISSUE #411] feature request: rename the device globally #202

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opened 2026-03-02 12:04:25 +03:00 by kerem · 2 comments

kerem commented

2026-03-02 12:04:25 +03:00

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Originally created by @qwq233 on GitHub (Dec 30, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/kavishdevar/librepods/issues/411

I'm not sure if this is feasible.

The renaming feature currently appears to only apply to the current device; I still only see the default name on my Windows PC.

This problem has really bothered me for a long time. I lent my AirPods to a friend, and ever since then, the devices have been labeled "[my friend's name]'s AirPods." Using them always feels like I'm using his stolen devices.

Originally created by @qwq233 on GitHub (Dec 30, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/kavishdevar/librepods/issues/411 I'm not sure if this is feasible. The renaming feature currently appears to only apply to the current device; I still only see the default name on my Windows PC. This problem has really bothered me for a long time. I lent my AirPods to a friend, and ever since then, the devices have been labeled "[my friend's name]'s AirPods." Using them always feels like I'm using his stolen devices.

kerem commented

2026-03-02 12:04:26 +03:00

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@kavishdevar commented on GitHub (Dec 30, 2025):

Both Linux and Android apps should be able to rename the AirPods, and that is the name that shows up on other devices too.

@kavishdevar commented on GitHub (Dec 30, 2025): Both Linux and Android apps should be able to rename the AirPods, and that is the name that shows up on other devices too.

kerem commented

2026-03-02 12:04:26 +03:00

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@qwq233 commented on GitHub (Dec 30, 2025):

That didn't happen on my device. I am using the Airpods 3 Pro.

OS: HyperOS (2.0.216.0) (Android 15)

log:

airpods_log_20251231_003639.txt

The name i renamed in my Xiaomi device

Actual name i saw on other device (My another Android phone)

Windows PC:

@qwq233 commented on GitHub (Dec 30, 2025): That didn't happen on my device. I am using the Airpods 3 Pro. OS: HyperOS (2.0.216.0) (Android 15) log: [airpods_log_20251231_003639.txt](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/24385357/airpods_log_20251231_003639.txt) The name i renamed in my Xiaomi device <img width="1440" height="1577" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1732f31d-722a-49a8-87e5-efd4d31ff904" /> Actual name i saw on other device (My another Android phone) <img width="412" height="213" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e159b2ef-1db8-48e7-86f6-1bcd5361002d" /> Windows PC: <img width="323" height="80" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/410a010f-0220-4791-ab37-dddd09e438f9" />