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date and time

I can't change the time on my Iphone. It's like the "set automatically" and "Time Zone" is frozen, and doesn't respond.

iPhone 7, iOS 12

Posted on May 5, 2020 2:32 AM

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Posted on May 5, 2020 2:41 AM

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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May 5, 2020 2:41 AM in response to sunniva112

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 ...

date and time

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