Why does having a screen time passcode dim the option to change the date and time manually?

When i have a screen time passcode, it seems to grey out the option to change the time manually. Anybody know why?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 16

Posted on Sep 27, 2023 4:34 PM

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Posted on Sep 27, 2023 4:48 PM

Setting a ScreenTime Passcode locks certain feature settings - such as Date/Time/TimeZone.


In addition to aiding system security, this measure is necessary to prevent bypass of some time-based Parental Controls.

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Why does having a screen time passcode dim the option to change the date and time manually?

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