My phone is stuck on “set time automatically” and I cannot turn it off. What do I do?
My phone is stuck on “set time automatically” and I cannot turn it off. What do I do?
iPhone 8, iOS 14
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My phone is stuck on “set time automatically” and I cannot turn it off. What do I do?
iPhone 8, iOS 14
Make sure that you have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Turn on Set Automatically1 in Settings > General > Date & Time. This automatically sets your date and time based on your time zone.
When you find that the Date & Time feature is greyed out.
It is best to Set Screen Time Password Off and this will enable Set Automatic Date & Time
Watch this GIF below
If you can't change the time or time zone on your iPhone, iPad ...
Make sure that you have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Turn on Set Automatically1 in Settings > General > Date & Time. This automatically sets your date and time based on your time zone.
When you find that the Date & Time feature is greyed out.
It is best to Set Screen Time Password Off and this will enable Set Automatic Date & Time
Watch this GIF below
If you can't change the time or time zone on your iPhone, iPad ...
My phone is stuck on “set time automatically” and I cannot turn it off. What do I do?