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Device careDMfirst-owned · Edition 030

Keep device time synchronized

Incorrect time can interfere with certificates and some verification codes. This can look like a website failure even when the connection works.

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Inside this edition

One topic. 3 useful perspectives.

3 sections

01

Understand the idea

Incorrect time can interfere with certificates and some verification codes. This can look like a website failure even when the connection works.

Context
02

Put it into practice

Enable the device’s supported automatic date and time setting and check the timezone. Restart the affected app after correcting a substantial mismatch.

Practical step
03

Know the limits

Changing the clock to bypass an expiry message does not extend a server-side deadline.

Important limit

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Take a moment to check your understanding. This is a reflection aid, not a certification or account check.

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