# What changed in @react-native-community/datetimepicker

> 14 changes in @react-native-community/datetimepicker 8 to 9 from its official release notes, upgrade guides and advisories: 4 breaking, 3 new APIs and options. Each one cited. Sources checked 2026-10-18. HTML: https://unstale.sh/npm/@react-native-community/datetimepicker/

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## @react-native-community/datetimepicker 9

### Breaking changes

- The deprecated negativeButtonLabel prop was removed on Android. (9.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/react-native-datetimepicker/datetimepicker/releases/tag/v9.0.0)
- The deprecated neutralButtonLabel prop was removed on Android. (9.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/react-native-datetimepicker/datetimepicker/releases/tag/v9.0.0)
- The deprecated positiveButtonLabel prop was removed on Android. (9.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/react-native-datetimepicker/datetimepicker/releases/tag/v9.0.0)

### New APIs and options

- Android now supports setting the inner time picker text color. (9.2.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/react-native-datetimepicker/datetimepicker/releases/tag/v9.2.0)
- Introduces more granular event listeners. (9.1.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/react-native-datetimepicker/datetimepicker/releases/tag/v9.1.0)

### Fixes and other changes

- The TypeScript types now allow the design argument in DateTimePickerAndroid.dismiss. (9.2.1) — [release notes](https://github.com/react-native-datetimepicker/datetimepicker/releases/tag/v9.2.1)
- On Android, the picker reopens when the design prop changes. (9.2.1) — [release notes](https://github.com/react-native-datetimepicker/datetimepicker/releases/tag/v9.2.1)
- The Windows picker now respects the timeZoneOffsetInSeconds prop. (9.2.1) — [release notes](https://github.com/react-native-datetimepicker/datetimepicker/releases/tag/v9.2.1)
- Corrected the iOS Flow prop type from enabled to disabled. (9.2.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/react-native-datetimepicker/datetimepicker/releases/tag/v9.2.0)
- Config plugins are now resolved through Expo. (9.2.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/react-native-datetimepicker/datetimepicker/releases/tag/v9.2.0)
- Fixed the Android material date picker being off by one day. (9.0.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/react-native-datetimepicker/datetimepicker/releases/tag/v9.0.0)

## @react-native-community/datetimepicker 8

### Breaking changes

- This release cannot be used. (8.4.6) — [release notes](https://github.com/react-native-datetimepicker/datetimepicker/releases/tag/v8.4.6)

### New APIs and options

- Adds the Android date picker option startOnYearSelection. (8.6.0) — [release notes](https://github.com/react-native-datetimepicker/datetimepicker/releases/tag/v8.6.0)

### Fixes and other changes

- Fixed internal picker state persisting when iOS pickers are recycled. (8.5.1) — [release notes](https://github.com/react-native-datetimepicker/datetimepicker/releases/tag/v8.5.1)