# Time Changer Shortcut

> Fast shortcuts to your date/time settings, now with a Quick Settings tile!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.singlebyte.timechanger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.singlebyte.timechanger)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.singlebyte.timechanger`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SingleByte
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 295,803
- **Rating:** 3.32 / 5 (535 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-18
- **First published:** 2013-09-09
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 1.87 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.singlebyte.timechanger)
- **Website:** [http://singlebyte.net](http://singlebyte.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://singlebyte.net/privacy/time\_changer\_shortcut\_privacy\_policy.html](https://singlebyte.net/privacy/time_changer_shortcut_privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Time Changer Shortcut is a handy Chrome extension designed for Android developers and QA testers who frequently need to change the date and time settings on Android devices. Instead of navigating through multiple menus, this extension places a convenient shortcut in your notification bar. With just one tap, you are taken directly to the device's date and time settings screen, effectively saving you time during testing workflows.

Please note, this extension does not modify the time or date itself; it simply provides faster access to the settings. It streamlines the testing process by reducing extra steps and enhances productivity when managing Android device settings.

## Rankings

- #131,259 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `com.singlebyte.timechanger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Time Changer Shortcut offers a quick route to time-zone changes and works for many users, especially with VPN and testing needs. However, it often only opens settings, not directly changing time, and is inconsistent across devices. Users want extra features (floating widget, desktop shortcut, skip hours) and broader country coverage. Reliability varies, with several reviews claiming the app doesn't work for them. Overall, it’s valued when functional but can be frustrating when it fails or misleads.

### Pros

- Provides a quick shortcut to change the device time zone, handy for VPN use and testing across different zones
- Works as advertised and matches user expectations when it functions, useful for time-zone management and related workflows
- Helpful for users dealing with automatic time zone issues on devices (e.g., Samsung S20) and for testing reminders across zones
- Generally well-received by many users and regarded as useful for timed tasks (e.g., in games)

### Cons

- Does not directly change the device time; it opens the time settings or notification instead, which some users find misleading
- Not reliable for all users; several reviews report it does nothing or doesn’t work at all
- Missing features noted by users (no floating widget, no desktop shortcut, no skip-hours option) and limited international time-zone support
- In-game timers or daily prize timers may not change as expected; some users feel the app does not meet those expectations

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.singlebyte.timechanger)