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Time change: Will my smartphone change automatically?
Time change: Does the mobile phone automatically change?
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Because of the time change, people in Germany have to flip their clocks twice a year. Does this also apply to the smartphone?
Berlin.
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- What does this mean for my smartphone? Does the mobile phone turn on automatically?
- What Android and iOS users need to know
Twice a year the focus is particularly on watches in Germany. At the end of March and the end of October, they are moved forward or backward for an hour. The time change It has always been the subject of criticism – the European Union even wants to scrap it. But it still exists.
More on this topic: Cancel time change – current status of discussion
For all the people who don’t have a radio-controlled watch, that means twice a year: change the watch. If there are several hours in the apartment or house, the change of time can quickly become annoying. Everything is nicer when most of them adjust to the new age themselves. But what about that smart phone?
Change the time: the correct settings on the smartphone
Usually those containing Internet It is connected and therefore automatically switches to winter or summer time. This is already set correctly in the factory settings. However, it is possible that the function was accidentally disabled. Proceed as follows in these cases:
- Android: Select “Date and time” in Settings and activate “Set date and time automatically”.
- IOS: In the menu, select “Date and time” and activate “Set auto”.
If necessary, it is always worth taking a look at a short time before changing the time Settings. This way, your mobile will surely display the correct time the next morning.
(fmg)
Updated: Saturday, 10/30/2021, 9.47 p.m.
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