How to Disallow Config Date and Time

Specifies that configuring date, time, and timezone is disallowed via Settings.

Purpose

The purpose of this knowledge article is to provide a guide on how to disallow the end user from modifying or configuring the date and time on the device.

Prerequisites

• The feature is currently available only for Android devices with OS 9 onward and with SureMDM Agent v27.15.03 onward.
• Enrollment Methods: Device Owner (DO) and Work Profile on Corporate-Owned Devices (WPCO)

Steps

1. Login to the SureMDM console.
2. Navigate to the Profiles section and choose the Android platform.
3. Click Add and select the System Settings tab.

4. Click on Configure. Navigate to or search for the option Disallow Config Date and Time and enable the same.

5. Save the profile.
6. On the Home screen, select the device and apply the profile created or modified above.
7. In the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt, select the profile and click Apply.

Note: After applying the same at the device end, the output appears as seen in the below screenshot, where no changes with respect to date and time can be performed.

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