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Why don't blocking times update automatically with time zone changes?

Here are a few things to try:

1) Quick reload

  • Go to "Roots > Help" (top right of the "Blocking" tab)

  • Tap "Reload blocking"

  • This often syncs the timezones properly


2) Reset "Screen Time" permissions

  • Go to "Settings > Screen Time > Apps with Screen Time Access"

  • Toggle Roots "OFF" (If Roots is listed twice, remove access from both.)

  • Reopen Roots and grant "Screen Time" access when prompted
    (This forces a fresh connection and usually fixes time zone issues.)
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3) Restart the app and device

  • Force close Roots completely

  • Restart your phone

  • Open Roots again and check if the times are now correct


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