Google flags Android clock errors as Canada switches time rules
Phones on outdated software may fall back an hour when permanent daylight saving time starts on November 1, Google says.
Google has warned that Android phones running outdated software may set their clocks back by one hour when permanent daylight saving time takes effect in parts of Canada on November 1, and that some Google Calendar events could shift by the same amount, according to androidauthority.com.
The change covers British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, which are ending seasonal clock changes and moving to permanent daylight saving time.
Google says certain appointments may need to be corrected manually through the web version of Google Calendar.
Without the new rule, clocks in those regions would automatically turn back by an hour. Devices and calendar entries that handle the switch the old way are the ones Google is flagging.
What users can check
Google's guidance points Android owners to their software version and to the web version of Google Calendar for fixing affected entries. The company has not said how many devices or events are affected.
Quick answers
When does permanent daylight saving time start in Canada?
It begins on November 1 in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories.
Why would my Android clock be wrong?
Google says Android phones running outdated software may set their clocks back by an hour after the change.
How do I fix a shifted Google Calendar event?
Google says some appointments may need manual correction through the web version of Google Calendar.