It’s pretty vital that you update your iPhone as soon as you can
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Apple has issued a new security update for iPhone users following a concerning glitch.
If you’re an iPhone user, then you’ll know that once you’ve deleted a photo, it hangs out in a ‘Recently Deleted’ folder for 30 days before wiping completely.
But in a ‘worrying’ development, some users have been reporting that their deleted items have reappeared months – and even years – later.
The tech giant has now released a security update to fix the ‘rare bug’.
Apple has issued a new security update for iPhone users (Getty Stock Photo)
Tipped as an ‘emergency fix’, iOS 17.5.1 has been issued to all iPhone users and contains ‘important bug fixes’.
Apple explained in the update’s description: “This update provides important bug fixes and addresses a rare issue where photos that experienced database corruption could appear in the Photos library even if they were deleted.”
The tech company didn’t publicly address the return of the deleted photos issue at the time, but it seems like it’s resolved it now with this new software update.
Obviously, nobody wants to risk old photos reappearing – they were deleted for a reason, right?
So, to download it, simply head to your Settings, scroll down to General and tap ‘Software Update’.
You’ll then be given the option to download iOS 17.5.1 which you can choose to ‘Update Now’ or ‘Update Tonight’.
Your phone will temporarily turn off as it adds in the update – so make sure you aren’t expecting anything important, like a phone call.
The update comes after people had been taking to Reddit to share their apparent experiences of old photos reappearing.
One person claimed that some ‘NSFW material’ had reappeared on their phone.
“Latest iOS update has brought back some pictures I deleted in 2021. Erm, so yeah. Very creepy. Thoroughly freaked out,” they wrote.
While another said: “I have four pics from 2010 that keep reappearing as the latest pics uploaded to iCloud.
“I have deleted them repeatedly.”
An update has been issued. (Apple)
A third wrote: “One pic from June 2023 reappeared on my iPhone photo library. I’m sure, because in April 2024 I’ve transferred all my photos/videos to a computer and afterwards cleaned all photos/videos from the iPhone (including trash bin). I don’t use iCloud Photos.”
While another added: “Some pictures from a few years ago has come back for me. It’s really is shocking. They are in the recent images actually that’s what is worrying me.”
And many people were concerned about the thought of their old photos possibly appearing on devices that they may have sold or given to somebody else.
LADbible.com has reached out to Apple for comment.
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Topics: Apple, Technology, iPhone
Deleting photos from your phone can be like therapy. Want to wipe all traces of your toxic ex? Delete the pics. Had a sh*t night out that you’d rather forget? Delete the evidence.
It can even be a great activity when you’re sat on plane before a holiday, freeing up some storage from your photos app. But then the last thing you want is all those removed snaps and memories suddenly reappearing.
And yet, in a bit of a nightmare, that seems to have happened to a load of iPhone users. So, Apple has had to issue a warning after some users found old, deleted images resurfacing on their devices.
As any iPhone user knows, the Photos app has a ‘Recently Deleted’ folder, which (unless switched off) keeps deleted pics and videos for 30 days before wiping out completely.
Some iPhone users reported the issue. (Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
However, after downloading a previous software update, many users reported their deleted stuff was reappearing – from months and even years ago.
The tech giant has released a security update to fix the ‘rare bug’. Tipped as an ‘emergency fix’, iOS 17.5.1 has been issued to all iPhone users and contains ‘important bug fixes’.
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Apple explained in the update’s description: “This update provides important bug fixes and addresses a rare issue where photos that experienced database corruption could appear in the Photos library even if they were deleted.”
The tech company didn’t publicly address the return of the deleted photos issue at the time but it seems like it’s resolved it now with this new software update.
In order to download it, go to your Settings app on iPhone, scroll down to General and tap ‘Software Update’.
An update has been issued. (Apple)
It should then show the option to download iOS 17.5.1 which you can choose to ‘Update Now’ or ‘Update Tonight’. This is currently available so it’s worth getting it done this evening to save yourself any potential problems.
Users took to Reddit to complain about the issue as one claimed ‘nsfw material’ they had ‘permanently deleted’ was ‘magically’ back. And another said their ‘reappeared photos’ were taken on an older phone but still showed up and some called it a ‘nightmare’.
Although, some users also suggested the resurfaced photos had also been saved on ‘Files’ but had only been deleted on ‘Photos’.
“Deleting in Photos does not delete it in the Files app. New update re-indexed (and added) the picture from the Files app,” one wrote.
LADbible has contacted Apple for comment.
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Topics: Apple, iPhone, Technology
The latest iPhone was just as hyped up as always. We heard about it for weeks, saw adverts for it everywhere and watched as people queued up in shopping centres to get their hands on it.
And yet Apple’s newest iPhone seems to have had a string of problems.
The tech giant has now had to issue a ‘urgent update’ for the iPhone 15s – you know, if you’re lucky enough to even have one anyway.
The iPhone 15 (and all its plus and pro spin-offs) was released back in September.
Since then, there’s been amazement over the camera but then complaints about things like overheating and battery draining.
And there’s also been some complaints about weird bugs linked to cars and payment.
You wouldn’t necessarily think these two things to be related, but apparently some BMW drivers have reported issues with their Apple Pay after wirelessly charging their iPhone 15 in the car.
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Perhaps not the most relatable scenarios for all of us out here but it does sound pretty annoying.
BMW UK previously confirmed on X back in October that it was aware of the issue, writing that the ‘topic is currently being investigated together with Apple’.
There’s also reports that those with Toyota Supras have had similar issues.
So, in attempt to fix this communication feature failure following wireless car charging, Apple have issued update 17.1.1.
According to the Apple support site, iOS 17.1.1 provides ‘bug fixes’ including:
“In rare circumstances, Apple Pay and other NFC features may become unavailable on iPhone 15 models after wireless charging in certain cars.
“Weather Lock Screen widget may not correctly display snow.”
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To install this fix on iPhone, you just need to go to your settings and to the ‘software update’ tab while your phone’s connected to a power source and WiFi.
You can also switch on automatic updates so your phone will install any new iOS whenever it’s connected.
Bloomberg report that Apple is having to hold off on developing new software updates for 2024 because all of these bug fixes have gotten so crucial with glitches on devices.
LADbible has contacted Apple for comment.
There were previously complaints from users on Reddit that their phones kept turning off overnight – meaning their alarms weren’t waking them up in the morning.
Many speculated that there’s a problem with their phone’s battery health and the device automatically switching itself off in the night.
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Apple has warned all iPhone owners that they are at risk of being stalked unless they act quickly to fix a technical issue.
And it’s an issue that can be easily fixed, as long as you follow a number of specific instructions.
The American tech giant has recently released its latest iOS 17.5 update, which includes a number of handy features including third-party web app downloads.
There’s also a new function for the Find My app, called Repair State.
This means you can track your iPhone if you have to send it off for repair; previously it was turned off as per Apple instructions in the repair process.
But it is another crucial tool that has been introduced to protect iPhone users from, in the worst case scenarios, being stalked without their knowledge.
And it’s all to do with the Apple AirTag, which has become an incredibly popular product since it was first released back in 2021.
For those living under a rock, AirTags act as key or device finders depending on what they’re attached too, with some even putting them on their pets collars so as not to lose their loyal pooches.
A new iPhone update is available (Getty Stock Images)
Using the Find My network, iPhone users with synced AirTags can track where the AirTag is and therefore not lose what it is attached to. Right now, there are roughly one billion of them across the world.
Sadly, those with more sinister intentions have tried to harness the simple AirTag for their less than innocent intentions, such as preying on innocent strangers.
In the years since the device was released, Apple has tried its best to tackle the issue with waring issued to customers via updates.
This includes allowing a person’s iPhone to tell them if there is a nearby AirTag so as to come across unwanted trackers should the worst happen.
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Now, this week Apple has improved that feature once more through iOS 17.5.
Through Apple’s roll out of its Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers specification, iPhone users can detect and locate any nearby Bluetooth tracking devices, in addition to Apple’s own AirTags.
And importantly, it can track if they are moving with them hinting that they could be on their person or in something such as their personal bag.
Apple said: “If a user gets such an alert on their iOS device, it means that someone else’s AirTag, Find My accessory, or other industry specification-compatible Bluetooth tracker is moving with them.”
Google is rolling out a similar feature for Android phones as well, meaning major phone manufacturers across the board are seeing the value in protecting customers.
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Keeping your information and details safe and secure is essential, and its one Apple is stressing in a new update to anyone with an iPhone.
The tech manufacturer, which also produces the iPad and Apple Watch, regularly updates people with its devices on how they can stay safe amid hacking worries.
Those with an iPhone need to be aware of threats to them, like the hidden ability to make deep fakes of you, an issue that was first found by cyber security company Group-IB.
Those using Apple’s iOS rival, Android, aren’t exempt from the threats either, with an urgent warning issued to everyone who uses WhatsApp on phones with an Android OS.
Now, Apple has told iPhone users how ‘important’ it is to upgrade their iOS to the latest patch.
It follows a number of bug and security worries.
The update was made available over the weekend and comes just weeks after iOS 17.4 dropped in the European Union.
In its release notes, Apple said: “This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.”
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Devices that can install iOS 17.4.1 are the iPhone XS and later; iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation and later; iPad Pro 10.5-inch; iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later; iPad Air 3rd generation and later; iPad 6th generation and later; and iPad mini 5th generation and later.
Right now, Apple is yet to release details of what 17.4.1 actually is. It simply says on its website that ‘details are coming soon’.
Apple says: “For the protection of our customers, Apple doesn’t disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and patches or releases are generally available.”
With that in mind, it could well be the case that Apple is currently patching the same security problems on its other products and as such, doesn’t want to speak publicly about the vulnerabilities before they are patched on Apple’s end.
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But what we do know is that people reported bugs with the 17.4 update, such as battery life being drained quicker than before. Others reported issues with Apple Music and AirPods not syncing with phones.
To update your iPhone’s iOS, go to Settings and then General.
From there, you should select Software Update and see what update is available for your device.
There’s a few options to choose from; Update Now or Update Tonight. Both will depend on your battery life.
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