This is why deleted iPhone photos returned to some iOS 17.5 users
Apple rolled out iOS 17.5.1 earlier this week in response to a strange issue. After updating to iOS 17.5, some users reported seeing deleted photos reappear on their devices. Apple attributed the problem to “database corruption” in the update’s release notes. To provide more clarity, they’ve recently shared some extra details with 9to5Mac.
One question many people had is how images from dates as far back as 2010 resurfaced because of this problem. After all, most people aren’t still using the same devices now as they were in 2010…
According to Apple, the photos that did not fully delete from a user’s device were not synced to iCloud Photos. Those files were only on the device itself. However, the files could have persisted from one device to another when restoring from a backup, performing a device-to-device transfer, or when restoring from an iCloud Backup but not using iCloud Photos.
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MacDailyNews Take: This is due to not properly erasing a device before selling it or handing it down, à la: Settings > General > Transfer or Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
More info in the Apple Support article, “What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch,” here.
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