The Comprehensive Explanation Behind the iOS 17.5 Bug

Part 1. Everything You Need to Know About the New iOS 17.5

Once again, Apple has released a fresh iOS update. The new iOS 17.5 is made available to the public recently. In terms of security and improvements, there are no major changes. The patches are basically similar to the previous versions. But unexpectedly, the tech giant has ensured that iOS 17.5 is filled with brand-new features. Do you want to know what exactly are those? If so, check out the list of iOS 17.5 features below.

A new puzzle game called Quartiles.

Do you usually play some puzzle games while reading the latest news? If so, you’ll surely enjoy Quartiles. It is basically an interactive feature introduced to Apple News subscribers. You can access it via the News app so long as your subscription is currently active. What if you cannot find it there? Well, it’s maybe because you haven’t updated your software yet to iOS 17.5. After that, launch the News app on your iPhone and then navigate to Following > Puzzles. Yes. It’s just as simple as that.

Read news offline.

Active subscribers of Apple News Plus can now read the latest news offline. Yes. You don’t need to connect to the internet at a particular moment just to know what’s going on around you. Your iPhone automatically downloads the news to your smartphone and it gets updated whenever you’re connected to the internet. Don’t worry. You just need to adjust a few settings in order to enable this feature. Simply navigate to Settings > News. From there, switch on the option for Automatic Downloads.

Get alerts for unknown trackers.

The new iOS 17.5 now notifies iPhone users if an unknown tracker is detected traveling with them. Yes. An alert will be immediately prompted once your iPhone catches a suspicious signal within your range. Is it beneficial to users? Of course, it is. At least you’ll be given a heads-up in case somebody out there is trying to track you down. Take note that privacy matters a lot in this day and age. Therefore, anything capable of providing you with this kind of information is indeed helpful to protect your privacy.

Use Pride wallpapers.

We all know that Apple is among the biggest companies that support LGBTQ organizations. Hence, it comes as no surprise that iOS 17.5 introduces a Pride wallpaper collection. The illustrations included in this catalog generally reflect the color scheme of the LGBTQ flag. Do you want to try it on your iPhone? If so, simply go to the Wallpaper settings of your mobile device and find this collection under Pride.

Enable Repair Mode on your iPhone.

The Find My feature is deactivated when your iPhone is undergoing a repair. That means you cannot monitor the location of your mobile device while the process is ongoing. Some users are not comfortable with this requirement. Therefore, the new iOS 17.5 introduces Repair Mode to the users. Once enabled, the anti-theft features of your iPhone remain active while it’s being repaired. Yes. That is now possible with the new iOS update.

New podcast widget design.

Good news for users who play podcasts from the home page widget. The new iOS 17.5 revamps the aesthetic design of podcast widgets on iPhones. Generally, the widget’s color is programmed to change based on the color of the podcast’s official artwork. If you’re listening to a podcast with a green artwork, the widget will automatically turn into green.

New counter feature for the Book app.

Do you have a reading goal this year? If so, the new update on the Book app will surely help you achieve your objective. A counter tool is added to the main home page of the Book app. You can check here the total minutes you spend daily on reading. Additionally, it directs you to the Reading Goals panel if you click on it. Amazing, right? Do you want to have this feature on your iPhone? Worry not. All you have to do is update your software to iOS 17.5.

NOTE: Some of these new features might be affected by the iOS 17.5 bug. If you experience any irregularities on your end, upgrade your software to iOS 17.5.1.

Part 2. How to Update Your iPhone to iOS 17.5?

Let’s say you finally decide to upgrade your iPhone to iOS 17.5. Well, that’s great. It’s surely a wise move, considering the new features waiting for you. Now, how to update your iPhone to iOS 17.5? Don’t worry. It’s a piece of cake. Check out the tutorial provided below and follow the given instructions in the proper order.

Part 3. BONUS TIP: How to Keep Your Data Safe From the iOS Update Bug?

Luckily, the iOS 17.5 bug does not involve data loss issues. It only triggers an unnecessary data recovery procedure that brings back some deleted photos. But other than that, everything looks fine with regard to the new iOS 17.5. Now, is it enough to stay complacent whenever you update your iOS to the new version? Definitely, it is not. You must stay proactive to avoid unexpected problems that may compromise the important files on your mobile device. How so? It’s very simple. Back up your iPhone first before you initiate the software update. Don’t worry. Wondershare Dr.Fone has made it a lot easier for everyone. Do you want to try it now? If so, here’s a short guide for you.

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How to Recover Lost Files Without a Backup?

What if the iOS update bug causes data loss, and you don’t have any backup for your files? Can you still retrieve them? The short answer is absolutely yes. Wondershare Dr.Fone can help you a lot in this regard. It has a powerful data recovery feature capable of recovering missing files with or without a backup. Do you want to know how to use it in easy steps? If so, here’s a short guide for you.

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