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Android Device Renaming
Hello there,
I wanted to rename several Android Tablets (Samsung Tab A7/A8) so we can easy manage and find them. The devices are enrolled as Corp Dedicated.
Sadly i realized after adjusting the Device and Management Name in Endpoint Manager, the Devices keept there Out of the Box name.
Am i doing something wrong?
Thank you for the help.
4 Replies
If it is just a once off bulk rename you are after, then you can do it via the console.
Here is an extract from: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/remote-actions/device-rename
You can choose to rename devices in bulk, based on the device platform. The bulk rename option uses the same rules as renaming a single device. However, you must also include one of the following variables as part of the device name:- {{serialnumber}} - Add the device's serial number to the name.
- {{rand:x}} - Add a random string of numbers, where x equals the number of digits to add.
To use the bulk rename action:
- Sign in to the https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2109431.
- Choose Devices > All devices > Bulk Device Actions.
- On the Basics page, for OS select the platform of the devices you want to rename, and then for Device action select Rename.
- Complete the configuration wizard.
- Any update?
- Did that work out for you?
- Don't think you change the actual hostname, but with the details in Intune (Type/Model, MAC address), you should be able to find them?
