Photos app not working after iOS 18.7.2 update on iPhone

hello! After the update IOS 18.7.2, the photo app on my phone stopped working(( I can't delete or open photos! I tried rebooting the phone, but it didn't work.I can't update to a later version 18.7.1! How to fix this bug, please help.It's a shame to lose all the photos



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iPhone XR, iOS 18

Posted on Nov 9, 2025 12:48 PM

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Nov 10, 2025 8:06 AM in response to MaryJane453

I haven't heard of this. How much free storage do you have on your phone?

Settings>Genereal>iPhone Storage.

Mine says 54 GB of 128 GB used. What does yours say?


What do you mean by "reboot?" Have you done this?

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

This is different from a simple Power Off. I had to continue holding the button down past the "slide to power off" message, and then I released the button only after  the Apple Logo appeared indicating a re-start. 

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