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

Posted on Nov 29, 2020 2:55 AM

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Nov 29, 2020 3:06 AM in response to VisibleConfusion

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 ...

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My phone is stuck on “set time automatically” and I cannot turn it off. What do I do?

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