Deleted Photos Reappearing on iPhone? | Release #182

It's quite surprising if photos you thought were deleted reappear. However, in 'iOS 17.5', there was an issue where deleted photos reappeared. The problem was quickly fixed with the 'iOS 17.5.1' update, but many users were astonished. Let's explore the technical reasons behind the issue and what measures should be taken in the future.

According to Apple's official statement, the cause was corruption in the database within the device's file system. It wasn't an iCloud issue, but rather the data stored on the device itself was affected. Old photos reappeared because when data was transferred to a new device, the original device's information was carried over as is.

The issue was fixed with the 'iOS 17.5.1' update, but affected photos need to be manually deleted again. Apple stated that only a small number of users were affected by this issue.

However, some users claimed that issues were also observed when images were saved from the 'Files' app back to the 'Photos' app. It has been suggested that images saved in the 'Files' app, not the 'Photos' app, might be the cause.

This issue highlights the importance of security and privacy. It's understandable that many users feel uneasy when photos they thought were deleted reappear. While Apple responded quickly, it's crucial for users to review their device settings and take necessary precautions. While expecting Apple's swift response, users should also be careful by double-checking after deleting images.