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Terror! iOS 17.5 may have privacy issues, be aware of selling used phones

author:Ai Feng Technology

I didn't expect it! Not long after Apple released the official version of iOS 17.5, it was discovered by netizens that there was a new problem, this time the problem may be a bit outrageous, and the deleted photos will be restored, which is a bit incredible, what is going on? Read on.

Terror! iOS 17.5 may have privacy issues, be aware of selling used phones

A Reddit user, following Apple's offer of how to erase an iPad and then selling it to a friend, who upgraded his device to iPadOS 17.5 this week found that the old photos he had deleted had reappeared in the Photos app, and the emphasis was not on his iCloud account.

Terror! iOS 17.5 may have privacy issues, be aware of selling used phones

The picture above is the author of the feedback question.

Terror! iOS 17.5 may have privacy issues, be aware of selling used phones

The affected iPad is said to be a fourth-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro device, if this problem is real, it must be a privacy issue.

Terror! iOS 17.5 may have privacy issues, be aware of selling used phones

Regarding the problem of deleting photos to upgrade to 17.5 displayed on the system, I myself experienced using an iPhone 12 Pro Max iOS 17.5 device and did not find that the deleted photos appeared on the album before, therefore! This issue has not yet been determined to exist and is not recommended for you to update at this time.

Terror! iOS 17.5 may have privacy issues, be aware of selling used phones

Once this issue is confirmed, Apple will definitely release iOS 17.5.1 urgently, and it's not too late for you to upgrade! Of course! I have also emphasized many times that if there is no problem with the current system, don't upgrade, for old devices, once upgraded, your equipment will be closer and closer to obsolescence.

Terror! iOS 17.5 may have privacy issues, be aware of selling used phones

Since the current iOS 17.5.x version, almost all of them are mainly fixing vulnerabilities, and there will not be too many surprises, and the new features are basically left to the iOS 18 system, after all, there are still 23 days left, Apple is about to release iOS 18.0 beta beta, and will not add any new features to the iOS 17 system.

Terror! iOS 17.5 may have privacy issues, be aware of selling used phones

iOS 17.5 Update Content Recap:

Judging by the description of the update package, there are some new lock screen wallpapers, Apple News enhancements and other features, and some bug fixes.

Terror! iOS 17.5 may have privacy issues, be aware of selling used phones

Rainbow new wallpapers:

Terror! iOS 17.5 may have privacy issues, be aware of selling used phones

There are also improvements to tracking and location, so that in addition to AirTag, your phone will send a notification if the attachment has other unfamiliar products that can be found and located by Apple that have been locating your location near you.

Terror! iOS 17.5 may have privacy issues, be aware of selling used phones

That's probably it, anyway! Have you upgraded to iOS 17.5 and found that deleted photos reappeared? Please comment.

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