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Switch from automatically to manually mode

Hi there, i need to change time and date manualy but the option is disabled in my iPhone . I tried to switch off the phone and nothing happened. Please help

iPhone 8

Posted on Feb 6, 2021 4:26 PM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2021 10:32 PM

It may sound weird and absurd but it is true and works...


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


Get help with the date and time on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch ...

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Feb 6, 2021 10:32 PM in response to simango

It may sound weird and absurd but it is true and works...


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


Get help with the date and time on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch ...

Switch from automatically to manually mode

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