How to change the date in Android

As a rule, there is no need to change the date on an Android device. But, if you have such a problem, then you have come to the right place. In this material you can learn about how to change the date in Android. We will demonstrate the process of changing the date using the TouchWiz shell from Samsung as an example, as well as pure Android from Google.

How to change the date in Android on a Samsung smartphone

If you have a Samsung smartphone, then most likely you use the TouchWiz shell. In order to change the date in the TouchWiz shell you need to take the following steps.

Step #1: Open your smartphone's settings. This can be done using a shortcut on the desktop, the top curtain, or by going to the application list.

Step #2: Go to the Options tab. The Options tab is the last tab in Settings. Here you can find settings related to GPS, security, applications, battery, device memory, and date and time.

Step No. 3. Open the “Date and Time” menu item. The Date and Time menu item is located at the bottom of the Options tab. By opening this menu item, you will have access to the date and time settings on your Android device.

Step No. 4. Open the “Set Date” menu item. In order to change the date in Android, you need to open the “Set Date” menu item. If you want to change the time on your Android device, then open the next item called “Set time”.

If you cannot open the “Set date” menu item (this item is not active and cannot be pressed), then you need to uncheck the “Automatic detection of date and time” function.

Step #5: Change the date in Android. After this, you will see a small menu where you can change the date. Select the date you need and click on the “Set” button.

That's all, these simple steps are enough to change the date in an Android smartphone or tablet with the TouchWiz shell from Samsung.

How to change the date on an Android smartphone from Google

If you have an Android device without any non-standard shells (an Android device with a shell from Google), then in order to change the date in Android, you need to follow these steps.

Step #1: Open Android Settings. You can open Android settings from a desktop shortcut, top curtain, or through the application menu.

Step No. 2. Open the “Date and Time” settings section. The “Date and Time” section is at the very bottom of the list of sections.

Step No. 3. Open the “Date” section. In the “Date” section you can change the date on your Android device. If the “Date” section does not open (it is not active), then you need to uncheck the “Network date and time” function.

Step No. 4. Change the date in Android. After you have opened the “Date” section, a small window should open in front of you in which you can change the date on your Android device. After selecting the desired date, click on the “Done” button to save the changes.

That's all, this is enough to change the date in Android, the settings can be closed.