(Android) Error message "Please set your device to the correct date"

Are you an Android user who is receiving an error message every time you try to log into Sideline? If so, please view the information below in an attempt to resolve the issue. 

Issue Symptoms

• Unable to login
• Receiving the error message "Please set your device to the correct date. This is a security requirement (and helpful if you forget what day it is)"

Conditions

• You are using an Android device when attempting to login

Cause & Resolution 

This error message is typically caused by one (or both) of the items below:

1. Your device date and time settings are set incorrectly
2. The security certificate is disabled or missing (Sideline needs this to connect to the internet)

Please try the following steps below to further troubleshoot this issue:

Check your device date/time

1. Tap on your device 'Settings' (outside of Sideline)
2. Tap on 'General'
3. Tap on 'Date and Time'
4. Enable 'Set Automatically' (if disabled)

Ensure your security certificate is enabled

1. Go to Android Settings
2. Select 'Lock screen and security'
3. Select 'Encryption & credentials'
4. Tap 'Trusted credentials'
5. Scroll to find Thawte, Inc. Primary Root CA
   1. Swipe right to enable (if currently disabled)

Note: If Thawte, Inc. Primary Root CA is not an option in your device’s list of security certificates, please submit a request and we’ll send you a link to download the certificate to your device.

If the changes don't reflect right away:

1. Delete Sideline
2. Restart your device
3. Reinstall the Sideline app

For more information on reinstalling, please visit our help site article: Basic troubleshooting steps and scroll down to #6: Clean Reinstall.

If you need further assistance, please submit a request.