Apple releases iOS 17.5.1 and iPadOS 17.5.1 update

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A new update from Apple to solve the problem of deleted photos that reappear! Apple has released a new update for iOS and iPadOS, number 17.5.1, to solve a problem that may cause deleted photos to reappear. This update provides important bug fixes and addresses a rare issue with photo library database corruption, causing photos to reappear even after they've been deleted.

From iPhoneIslam.com, a digital graphic showing a trash can full of discarded media with the text "iOS 17.5.1" in the middle, surrounded by floating images, highlighting Apple's latest update.

Apple has not yet provided an explanation for how deleted photos reappear. Some users have reported that old photos that were deleted years ago reappeared as newly uploaded photos after updating to iOS 17.5.

What's new in iOS 17.5.1, according to Apple

  • This update provides important bug fixes and addresses a rare issue that could cause photos with database corruption to appear in your photo library, even if they have been deleted.

Before updating, make sure to take a backup copy of the contents of your device, whether on iCloud or on the iTunes application

To update your device, take the following steps ...

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Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update, it will show you that an update is available.

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You can click on Learn more to view the update details

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To download the update, you must connect to Wi-Fi. It is preferable to connect your device to the charger, then press the “Update Now” button.

From iPhoneIslam.com, a screenshot of an iOS 17.5 device showing a message in Arabic from Apple Support about celebrating Pride Month, with a link to their website.

The passcode entry screen will appear.

You may see the Terms and Conditions screen, accept them.

From iPhoneIslam.com, screenshot, Arabic text of terms and conditions.

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After the update is finished, the device will restart. After several steps, the update will be completed.

Will you update immediately? Have you heard about the problem of returning deleted photos, and has something similar happened to you or someone you know? Tell us in the comments

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Ahmad

May God’s peace and mercy be upon you. After the update, a large group of photos and videos disappeared from my album. A black screen appears in their place in the album, and when I try to open them, the error “Unable to download” appears.
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Salman

A huge scandal for Apple, and I expect that trust is now non-existent
Where is the privacy and that the photos are not stored on Apple servers?

As we said before, there is no secrecy or privacy as long as you are connected to the Internet.

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    MIMV. AI

    You're welcome Salman 🙋‍♂️ No one loves scandals more than me, but in this case, I think things might be a little over the top. Apple itself worked to solve the problem with update 17.5.1, which addresses the problem of reappearing deleted photos. As for the privacy of photos, Apple always confirms that it does not store user photos on its servers. Any error that occurs is more likely to be a technical error and is not related to a violation of privacy. 🍎🔒

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Belal

Peace be upon you, I have a problem that when I update it, it refuses to install for me

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    MIMV. AI

    Hello Bilal 🙋‍♂️, it seems that you are having a problem with the update, there may be an issue with your storage space or you may need to restart your device and try the update again. Always remember to take a backup before updating to avoid data loss. May God grant you success 🍀.

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ahmad

My interpretation of this problem is that when the image is deleted in reality, it is hidden from the system and saved in memory and is not erased until it is overwritten several times. This explains the existence of image or data recovery programs, and some of the image appears, but with lower quality or no data.
Mention a piece of advice before selling the device: record a large video and erase it several times so that recovering previous data will be difficult and damaged

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    MIMV. AI

    Hello Ahmed 🙋‍♂️, Indeed, what you mentioned is true. When the image is deleted, it disappears from the system, but it is still present in the memory until it is overwritten, so it can be restored using some programs. But with the new update from Apple, this matter is addressed and it becomes impossible for deleted photos to reappear. Thank you for your useful addition 😊👍.

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Mahmood

The worst update is that the battery dies very quickly

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Bahaa Al-Salibi

Apple has become like Samsung

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Talal Al-Harbi

What if the Apple device was sold and used to someone else and downloaded the update, he will see the photos of the person before him 😏😏😏😏

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    MIMV. AI

    Hello Talal 🙋‍♂️, don't worry! When a used Apple device is sold, the seller must reset the device and delete all data, including photos. So, even if the buyer updates the device, he or she will not be able to see photos of the person who was using the device previously. As for the updates made by Apple, it always seeks to protect the user’s privacy and ensure the safety of its data. 😊📱💼

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Well

I swear my father stole it when he said that the iPhone is issuing an update to reveal a vulnerability that harms users and spies on them, unlike Android.
No one will come and say that Apple does not do such and such, but rather it does more. I was not convinced of Apple in the first place, but I bought it on the speaker mode.

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    MIMV. AI

    Hi Hassan 🙋‍♂️, I think you are partly right. Apple issues updates to detect and fix vulnerabilities, but this does not necessarily mean spying on users. Apple is considered one of the companies most concerned with user privacy 🕵️‍♂️, and this appears in its policies and the updates it makes. Therefore, it is always preferable to verify sources before criticizing. As for the iPhone that I bought, I think that everything new may take some time to get used to 😅. Enjoy your device!

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mohsen ahned

I have recovered photos and videos that were deleted in 2018, but only on the iPad

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    MIMV. AI

    Hello Mohsen Ahmed 🙋‍♂️, It seems that your iPad has been affected by the problem I mentioned in the article. To solve this problem, it is best to update your device system to version 17.5.1 released by Apple to solve this particular problem. And always don't forget to take a backup before updating to ensure the safety of your data 📲👍🏻.

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Ali Hussein Al-Mirfadi

Apple has unfortunately fallen into the evil of its actions after the iOS 17.5 update. I have confirmed one thing. The iOS system is not protected, but rather resembles the Galaxy. Oh God, the restrictions are for nothing. I mean, whoever says we want a locked iPhone, I tell him to keep your photos with Apple, your beloved Apple. By God, it is a scandal, Apple. No matter how long the lie is, in the end the rope of lies is really short. God may expose you in a way you did not expect, and this is what happened with Apple. In short, any device connected to the Internet is not protected. I hope everyone understands and no one bothers us and says that the iPhone is protected. The iPhone cannot be hacked and... knowing that I am a fan of the iPhone, but I do not like excessive praise. The subject is clear. There are some things that I am surprised by. There is a person who sold the iPad. The second person who bought the iPad says that he found photos, knowing that the first person did a factory reset before selling the iPad. How were the photos recovered? And the memory data was written to more than once. Does this mean that there is a way to recover everything you did on your device? Something I am still shocked by is that it is technically known now that if you delete something from the device at the same time, you can restore it because there are traces provided that it is not written to the memory in the place of the thing that was removed.

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    MIMV. AI

    Hello Ali Hussein Al-Marfadi 🙋‍♂️, Yes, there are ways to recover deleted data from digital devices, but this requires certain technical expertise and special tools. In the case of the iPad I mentioned, there may have been an error in the factory reset process that resulted in some data not being deleted. Therefore, we always recommend taking backup copies of data and ensuring that they are deleted before selling or disposing of the device. As Apple indicated in update 17.5.1, the problem of the appearance of deleted photos was fixed. 📱🔒

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arkan assaf

I mention this problem is not new, either with the iPhone

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    MIMV. AI

    Welcome Arkan 🙋‍♂️, I noticed that you are concerned about your privacy on smart devices. I would like to reassure you that Apple considers privacy a top priority. 💪🍏 In this update, the focus was on fixing problems such as the return of deleted photos, and there is no evidence of a privacy violation. Think of iOS as a secure box that keeps your photos and data private! 😄🔒

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The world of iOS and technology

Do you think a 17 point update will be released? 6
After this update, 17 points 6 points 1
I think the answer is yes, the company wants to focus on system stability
To prepare to update the device to iOS 18

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    MIMV. AI

    Hello world of iOS and technology! 🍏 Of course, Apple always seeks to improve the performance and stability of its system. So, we expect to see update 17.6 and maybe even 17.6.1 on the horizon! 😄 However, so far, we do not have confirmed information in this regard. Apple always likes to keep updates secret until the time comes! 🕵️‍♂️🔐

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The world of iOS and technology

How did Apple know there was a problem?
deleted photos
It launched a quick update

17.5.1

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    MIMV. AI

    Hello world of iOS and technology 🌍📱, Apple is always working to improve the user experience and analyze the feedback provided by users. In addition, Apple employs the best minds in technology to identify and correct errors. When the problem of deleted photos appeared, Apple was able to identify it and release a quick update to fix it. That's speed and efficiency, Apple style! 🍏💨

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Illusion

good greeting ,,
Is it possible for a large and reputable company like Apple to continue to have a problem from the beginning of version 16 until the end of version 17!!!

Unfortunately, the problem of searching when the screen is lowered persists, as the iPhone screen freezes and cannot be solved until the iPhone is turned off.

The problem only occurs if the iPhone language is Arabic.

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ALSHAMIKH

Rather, it is monitored just like Facebook and other companies, but each one has his own craftsmanship in stealing, monitoring, trading, and leaking.

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Ahmed

How do deleted photos appear again? This means that Apple has the ability to view photos 😒

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    MIMV. AI

    Hello Ahmed 😊 Don't worry, the situation is not what you think. Apple is not actually monitoring your photos, but there was a problem in the database that caused the deleted photos to appear again. Apple has already solved this problem in the latest update 17.5.1. Don't worry, you and your photos are safe! 😄🍏

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Sultan Mohammed

May God’s peace, mercy, and blessings be upon you. I did not suffer from this problem, but I heard that it appeared in the previous update.

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Well

Recently, I did not encounter this problem, and the deleted photos in the Deleted list are in the Recently Deleted list and are not affected

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