I use a privacy mask behind my time/date display to make it stand out better. I've always dreaded having to do a factory reset because I always struggled getting the mask to show but then after endless attempts suddenly it would work. I just found out why.
I always set the time and privacy mask at the least significant part of my frame. If the mask makes contact with the edge of the frame it won't display. Just drag it slightly away from the edge and hey presto. I've got no idea why this happens but for me it's consistent and predictable so, good enough. Just in case it's of help to anyone.
Privacy Mask - my Eureka moment
Privacy Mask - my Eureka moment
My AMCREST Cameras:-
2 x IP3M-941B firmware V2.620.00AC00.3.R, Build Date: 2019-12-18
1 x IP2M-841B firmware V2.420.AC00.18.R, Build Date: 2019-08-03
2 x IP3M-941B firmware V2.620.00AC00.3.R, Build Date: 2019-12-18
1 x IP2M-841B firmware V2.420.AC00.18.R, Build Date: 2019-08-03