ipod time is not correct at device

Hi,

When I can not access internet directly, how can I adjust ipod time to correct time? Thanks a lot.


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Sep 9, 2023 7:46 PM

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Posted on Sep 10, 2023 3:31 AM

Check that Date & Time and TimeZone are correctly set for your iPad - as these settings are known to cause various functional issues if incorrectly configured:

Settings > General > Date & Time


Ensure that the TimeZone matches your current location. For example, if you are in London (UK):





If the Time Zone settings are ghosted - and cannot be adjusted - you'll need to check (and temporarily change) your ScreenTime permissions:

Settings > ScreenTime > Content & Privacy Restrictions > [Allow Changes] Account Changes - set to Allow


After changing the TimeZone settings, you can return your ScreenTime settings to how they were previous configured.



If your iPad remains unable to automatically set and maintain the correct time for your TimeZone, you can manually set the time. To do so:

Settings > General > Date & Time > Set Automatically - set to OFF


You can now manually set the correct date and time. When manually setting date and time, ensure that you are using an accurate external time source; if not correctly set to within a minute or two of the correct time, many services may not operate correctly - if at all. When manually setting date and time, you must still select the correct TimeZone for your location.

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Sep 10, 2023 3:31 AM in response to show0116

Check that Date & Time and TimeZone are correctly set for your iPad - as these settings are known to cause various functional issues if incorrectly configured:

Settings > General > Date & Time


Ensure that the TimeZone matches your current location. For example, if you are in London (UK):





If the Time Zone settings are ghosted - and cannot be adjusted - you'll need to check (and temporarily change) your ScreenTime permissions:

Settings > ScreenTime > Content & Privacy Restrictions > [Allow Changes] Account Changes - set to Allow


After changing the TimeZone settings, you can return your ScreenTime settings to how they were previous configured.



If your iPad remains unable to automatically set and maintain the correct time for your TimeZone, you can manually set the time. To do so:

Settings > General > Date & Time > Set Automatically - set to OFF


You can now manually set the correct date and time. When manually setting date and time, ensure that you are using an accurate external time source; if not correctly set to within a minute or two of the correct time, many services may not operate correctly - if at all. When manually setting date and time, you must still select the correct TimeZone for your location.

Sep 10, 2023 9:42 AM in response to show0116

To reiterate, if the Time Zone settings are ghosted - and cannot be adjusted - you'll need to check (and temporarily change) your ScreenTime permissions:

Settings > ScreenTime > Content & Privacy Restrictions > [Allow Changes] Account Changes - set to Allow


If your iPad remains unable to automatically set and maintain the correct time for your TimeZone, you can manually set the time. To do so:

Settings > General > Date & Time > Set Automatically - set to OFF


You can now manually set the correct date and time. When manually setting date and time, ensure that you are using an accurate external time source; if not correctly set to within a minute or two of the correct time, many services may not operate correctly - if at all. When manually setting date and time, you must still select the correct TimeZone for your location.


Sep 18, 2023 5:54 AM in response to show0116

If the Date&Time setting is locked, you'll need to turn-off the ScreenTime Passcode:

Settings > ScreenTime > Change Screen Time Passcode > Turn Off Screen Time Passcode


If you don't remember your ScreenTime Passcode, you will have no alternative other than to reset your device. You'll not be able to restore from a backup - as the unknown Passcode will also be restored.

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