Screen Time won’t change

This issue has been happening since iOS 16 where when changing the screen time, it doesn’t register the new changed time. Sometimes I have to exit Settings completely and go back in, other times that doesn’t work and I have to just wait. Running iOS 16.2.See attached screenshot.

iPhone 14

Posted on Jan 16, 2023 8:59 PM

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3 replies

Jan 16, 2023 9:34 PM in response to marciamia

Probably your time zone not set to Auto.

On your iPhone or iPad

Turn on Set Automatically in Settings > General > Date & Time. This automatically sets your date and time based on your time zone.

If you can't change the time or time zone on your Apple device

Jan 16, 2023 9:39 PM in response to marciamia

This is what I see on my device when I set Downtime for my child. Please see the pic below.

iPhone 12 Pro iOS 16.2

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Jan 17, 2023 4:50 AM in response to SravanKrA

Time zone isn’t an issue as it’s set automatically

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Screen Time won’t change