Apple Releases iOS 17.5.1 to Fix Deleted Photos Reappearing Bug

The update addresses a rare database corruption issue causing old, deleted photos to resurface in users' libraries.

Users reported deleted photos, including sensitive content, unexpectedly reappearing after updating to iOS 17.5.
Apple's quick release of iOS 17.5.1 aims to resolve this privacy concern.
The bug affected both iPhones and iPads, with some users seeing photos from as far back as 2010.
The issue was linked to on-device storage rather than iCloud backups.
Apple has yet to provide a detailed public explanation of the bug.