Android Question How to change Android device system clock

Alex Chan Chee Wah · Sep 10, 2013

Hi Guys,

This may sound stupid, but I really can't find a way to change the system clock in this entire forum. I am using the DateUtils library download from this forum. I used the method "DateUtils.SetDateAndTime2" and it returns the long variable in Ticks. What should i do with the ticks?

I need the code to change the system clock in order to synchronise with my external device.

Please help.

Regards,
Alex

NJDude · Sep 10, 2013

Only system applications can change the system's time.

Alex Chan Chee Wah · Sep 10, 2013

You mean there is no way we developer can do so? Then how does those clock apps able to do it?
There must be some way to use shell script to do it, right?

NJDude · Sep 10, 2013

Some might be able, but require root access (rooted devices). Android permissions do not allow any app (other than system) to change the system's date and time.

Alex Chan Chee Wah · Sep 12, 2013

Is there any scripts to gain root access? I have tried the chmod but don't work.

NJDude · Sep 12, 2013

It won't work, you can search the forums, this question has been asked several times.

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