Apple has released the iOS 17.6.1 update, specifically targets a bug related to Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature. The glitch, which affected a small number of users, made it difficult to manage this crucial iCloud security setting, leaving some with more security than they realized.
ADP is a key feature that provides end-to-end encryption for your iCloud data, Due to this bug, some users faced issues where the UI either failed to enable ADP or incorrectly displayed the feature as disabled while it remained active in the background. With iOS 17.6.1, this problem has been resolved, and affected users will now receive a prompt to confirm their choice if they previously attempted to disable ADP.
Advanced Data Protection for iCloud is a security feature that adds end-to-end encryption to more of your iCloud data, making sure that only you can access it—not even Apple. This includes data like your device backups, messages, photos, notes, and more. While iCloud already encrypted some data like health info and passwords, this feature expands that protection to cover a total of 23 data types. However, it doesn’t include iCloud Mail, Contacts, and Calendar due to compatibility reasons.
Turning on Advanced Data Protection is essential for protecting your personal information from hackers, data brokers, and other threats. It ensures that your private data, from sensitive notes to cherished photos, stays protected and accessible only by you.
The new version of iOS 17.6.1 also addresses other bugs, including potential network issues some users have reported. While Apple has yet to provide details on any security fixes included in this update, it’s always a good idea to stay current with the latest patches, especially with iOS 18 on the horizon.
