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Unexplained Photos Reappearing in My iPhone Gallery.

I’m facing a perplexing issue and need some guidance. I previously reported this problem, and Apple support labeled it as a service error. However, it has happened again, and I’m deeply concerned.

A peculiar photo, which I neither took nor received from anyone, has reappeared in my gallery for the second time. I used iCloud + also .

I’m torn between two possibilities: either there was a security breach at Apple, or my phone has been hacked. I’m genuinely baffled as to how else this image could have ended up on my device.

I’m reaching out for help and answers. I believe in Apple’s security.

I kindly request a serious response to this matter, because this is the second occurrence, and it feels like our concerns are not being taken seriously.

Any insights, advice, or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

iPhone XS, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 2, 2023 5:50 PM

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Nov 2, 2023 5:58 PM in response to danethmw

danethmw Said:

"Unexplained Photos Reappearing in My iPhone Gallery.: [...]I’m torn between two possibilities: either there was a security breach at Apple, or my phone has been hacked. I’m genuinely baffled as to how else this image could have ended up on my device.[...]"

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About a Hacked iPhone:

Unfortunately, there is no way to determine if it has been hacked, unless you know that it has been jailbroken. And, the only way for an iPhone to have hacked is if it has been jailbroken.


So, what to do...

Resetting to Factory Settings:

If you are so concerned, then reset you iPhone to factory settings, as if you were to sell it. Go here: What to do Before you Sell, Give Away, or Trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support. Perform as instructed there, including the backup creation and iCloud logout

Unexplained Photos Reappearing in My iPhone Gallery.

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