Apple has released an emergency update for the iPhone with iOS 17.5.1. The reason: The previous version iOS 17.5 contains a bug that causes previously deleted photos with corrupted data to reappear in the “Photos” media library.
Apple recently released iOS 17.5, a comprehensive feature update for the iPhone. The problem: A bug had crept into the new version that caused photos with corrupted data to reappear in the “Photos” media library even though they had already been deleted.
iOS 17.5.1 : “important bug fixes”
With iOS 17.5.1, Apple has therefore released a kind of emergency update. According to the iPhone company, it contains “important bug fixes”. The reason for this is again a “corrupted database”, which leads to a “rare problem”.
However, the company has so far remained tight-lipped about the details. It is not yet clear whether the new update fixes the actual error or merely ensures that photos that have already been deleted no longer appear in the media library.
It is also questionable how the data protection glitch will affect older iOS versions. Meanwhile, photo synchronization via iCloud does not appear to be the cause of the problem. This is because both users with iCloud photos and users who store their photos locally on the iPhone are reporting the error.
Install iPhone update
iOS 17.5.1 has been available for free download since May 21, 2024. Apple traditionally recommends prompt installation. The iPhone update is available for all models from the iPhone XS upwards. The version can be downloaded via the device settings under “General” and “Software update“.
With iPadOS 17.5.1, Apple has also presented a new update for the iPad. The new software is available for all devices from the second-generation iPad Pro (12.9-inch), the third-generation iPad Pro (10.5-inch), the first-generation iPad Pro (11-inch) and the third-generation iPad Air. This also applies to the normal sixth-generation iPad and the fifth-generation iPad Mini.
