Owners of Android smartphones who use Apple headphones often encounter ecosystem limitations. One of the most common questions is changing the default name of a headset. By default, the device appears as "AirPods Pro" or "AirPods", which can be inconvenient if you have multiple pairs of headphones or just want to personalize the gadget.
Unfortunately, the default Bluetooth settings on Android do not have a function to directly rename connected Apple accessories. However, this does not mean that it is impossible to change your name. There are several proven methods that allow you to bypass this limitation and assign your AirPods Pro unique name, visible when connected.
In this article we will analyze in detail all the available methods of changing the name: from using Android system capabilities to using specialized utilities. You will learn which applications really work, how to reset your headphones correctly, and why sometimes the name does not change immediately after a reboot.
Limitations of the Bluetooth protocol on Android
Before taking action, it is important to understand the technical side of the issue. The protocol Bluetooth involves the exchange of service information between devices, including their names. In the Apple ecosystem, management of this data is tightly tied to iCloud and iOS settings. When you connect the headphones to your iPhone, the name is synced via the cloud.
This mechanism does not work automatically on Android devices. The system sees the device as peripheral equipment and most often uses the name embedded in the firmware of the headphones themselves or received during the first pairing. The standard menu Settings → Connected devices usually only allows you to forget the device or turn it off, but not edit the label.
⚠️ Attempts to rename the device through the standard Bluetooth menu on some custom firmware (for example, MIUI or OxygenOS) may work locally, but the name is often reset after reconnecting. This is due to the fact that the headphones themselves continue to broadcast their factory name.That is why, for a guaranteed result, either third-party applications that imitate the operation of iOS are required, or a complete pairing reset followed by tricky connection. Understanding this architecture will help you avoid disappointment if the first simple method does not work.
Method through system settings (for some shells)
Some smartphone manufacturers have implemented advanced Bluetooth device management functions in their Android shells. If you have a device from Samsung, Xiaomi or Huawei, you should first check the built-in capabilities before downloading unnecessary software.
Try going to the section
Settings → Bluetooth. Find your headphones in the list of your devices. Click on the gear icon or arrow next to the name AirPods Pro. In the menu that opens, look for the item "Rename" or "Change name".
- 📱 On Samsung One UI smartphones, the option to edit the name in the device details is sometimes available.
- 🔧 In MIUI (Xiaomi), you can try holding your finger on the device name in the list paired.
- ⚙️ On pure Android (Pixel, Motorola), this function is most often absent in the stock interface.
If you find such a button, enter the desired name and save the changes. After that, disconnect and reconnect the headphones. If the name remains the same, it means that your firmware does not support recording a new name in the pairing profile, and you will have to move on to more radical methods.
Before changing the settings, make sure that the headphone charge is more than 20% so that they do not turn off during the reconfiguration process.
Using specialized applications
The most reliable way rename AirPods on Android - using third-party applications developed by enthusiasts. These utilities can read data from the headphone chip and send commands to change the configuration, similar to how iOS does it.
One of the most popular solutions is the MaterialPods application or analogues like Assistant Trigger. After installation and provision of the necessary permissions (access to Bluetooth, geolocation), the application will detect your headphones. The app interface usually has a settings section where you can set a new name.
The process is as follows: you launch the application, connect the headphones, go to the settings inside the utility and change the "Device Name" field. The application sends a special packet of data to the headset, after which it begins to broadcast a new name to all devices within range.
⚠️ Attention: Be careful when granting permissions to third-party applications. Download utilities only from the official Google Play store to avoid malware masquerading as useful tools.It is worth noting that free versions of such applications may have restrictions or display ads. However, the rename feature is usually available without a subscription. If an application requires root access to change the name, this may be difficult for the average user, so it is better to look for options that work in standard mode.
Full reset and reconnection method
If you do not want to install additional software, you can try the “clean slate” method. It is based on the fact that when pairing for the first time, some versions of Android allow you to set the device name if you do this at a certain point in time.
First, you need to perform a complete reset of your settings AirPods Pro. Place the headphones in the case, open the lid and press the setting button on the back panel until the indicator starts flashing amber and then white. This will return the device to factory settings.
1. Remove the device from the Bluetooth list in the phone settings (“Forget device”).2. Reset the headphones using the button on the case.
3. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and start searching.
4. When the pairing request appears, quickly try to rename it in the list of available ones.This method is unstable and depends on the Android version. On some smartphones, when you click on the device name in the "Available devices" list (before pairing), an editing menu appears. If you're lucky, you'll be able to enter a name before the connection is established.
☑️ AirPods reset algorithm
Done: 0 / 5Compatibility table of methods and versions of Android
The effectiveness of one or another method may depend on the version of the operating system and the smartphone model. Below is a summary table that will help you navigate the available options.
Android version / Shell System rename Third-party applications Reset and reconnection Android 10-11 (Stock) No High probability Low probability Android 12-13 (Samsung One UI) Partially High probability Average probability Android 13-14 (Xiaomi MIUI/HyperOS) Possible High probability Low probability Android 14+ (Pixel UI) No High probability Low probability As can be seen from the table, a universal solution does not exist for all versions. Owners of pure Android (Pixel, Motorola) will almost always have to resort to the help of third-party software. Users of Samsung and Xiaomi have a better chance of solving the problem using built-in tools, but apps also give them more stable results.
Third-party applications are the most universal and reliable solution for renaming AirPods on any version of Android, regardless of the smartphone manufacturer.
Possible problems and their solution
Even if all instructions are followed, users may encounter with the fact that the name does not change or returns to the old meaning after some time. This is often due to Android caching of Bluetooth data.
If you change the name through the app but your phone still shows "AirPods Pro", try clearing the Bluetooth cache. To do this, go to
Settings → Applications → Show system processes → Bluetooth. Click "Storage" and select "Clear cache." After that, restart your smartphone.
- 🔄 The name is reset after turning off the headphones: check if your model supports writing the name to non-volatile memory. Old revisions may not save changes.
- 📡 Old name visible on other devices: If you have an iPhone or iPad on the same network, they may sync the old name via iCloud, overriding the Android setting.
- ❌ The app does not see the headphones: make sure geolocation is turned on, as on Android scanning Bluetooth devices requires access to location.
Takzhe stoit uchityvat, chto proshivki samikh naushnikov mogut obnovlyatsya. Posle obnovleniya firmware ot Apple nastroyki, vnesennye cherez storonnie Android-prilozheniya, mogut byt sbrosheny. V takom sluchae protseduru pereimenovaniya pridetsya povtorit.
Pochemu imya menyaetsya tolko na moem telefone?
Izmenenie imeni cherez storonnee prilozhenie na Android chasto menyaet lokalnuyu metku v telefone, a ne globalnoe imya ustroystva. Chtoby imya izmenilos dlya vsekh, nuzhno ispolzovat prilozheniya, kotorye otpravlyayut komandu zapisi v pamyat samikh AirPods, chto podderzhivaetsya ne vsemi utilitami.
⚠️ Vnimanie: Interfeysy nastroek i vozmozhnosti sistemnykh obolochek postoyanno obnovlyayutsya proizvoditelyami. What worked on Android 12 may have changed in Android 14. Always check that the menu is up to date in the help section of your smartphone.Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Is it possible to rename AirPods without installing applications?
On most smartphones with a clean On Android this is not possible through the standard menu. Some shells (MIUI, One UI) may have this function, but it is unstable. Camyy nadezhnyy variant bez root-prav — ispolzovanie spetsializirovannykh utilit iz Play Market.
Izmenitsya li imya AirPods dlya drugikh moikh ustroystv?
Esli vy ispolzuete prilozhenie, kotoroe zapisyvaet imya v pamyat samikh naushnikov, to da, imya izmenitsya dlya vsekh ustroystv (iPhone, iPad, PK). If the application only changes the local label on the phone, then on other gadgets the name will remain the same.
Is it safe to give access to geolocation for applications like MaterialPods?
Yes, this is a requirement of the Android system to work with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Without geolocation enabled, the application will not be able to scan the airwaves and find your headphones. Eto standartnaya protsedura bezopasnosti OC, a ne prikhot razrabotchika.
Chto delat, esli posle pereimenovaniya naushniki perestali podklyuchatsya?
Vypolnite polnyy sbros nastroek naushnikov (knopka na keyse), udalite ikh iz spiska Bluetooth na telefone i vypolnite sopryazhenie zanovo. Obychno eto reshaet problemy s zavisaniem profilya soedineniya.
Vliyaet li pereimenovanie na garantiyu ustroystva?
Net, izmenenie imeni ustroystva yavlyaetsya programmnoy nastroykoy i ne vliyaet na apparatnuyu chast ili garantiynye obyazatelstva Apple. You do not violate the terms of use by personalizing the name of the gadget.