Date and Time Incorrect when using a scrolling text preset on boot

What happened?

Incorrect system date and time when using scrolling text preset on boot.

If the preset is used at boot the date and time are never updated via NTP

To Reproduce Bug

Version 16 Matrix of 256 8212 lets in serpentine layout 32x8

NTP set to local NTP server Verified that WLED pulls correct date and time Used the default scrolling text from list to create a preset, checked the box to have the preset applied at boot.

Upon boot the system date/time is not correct and displayed as in correct. Current should have been May 15, 2026 11:25am System displayed both on the matrix and the config area via browser June 9, 2026 7:57am.

I made a different preset with PSFIRE and set it to be the load at boot preset power cycled the WLED device Fire displayed, click on the preset for the scrolling text and correct date/time is displayed on the matrix and in the configs.

Appears that any preset that I create does not allow for NTP to update, until the moment I click on a different preset.

Expected Behavior

I was expecting the date and time to be displayed correctly with no need to visit the device's web page.

Install Method

Binary from WLED.me

What version of WLED?

16.0.0 260530 esp32 esp32-D0WD

Which microcontroller/board are you seeing the problem on?

ESP32

Relevant log/trace output

Anything else?

No response

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