What Happened to TikTok?
If you attempted to access TikTok last Saturday evening, you may have encountered the message below:
A few hours after the official ban on last Sunday, TikTok was almost back to many users as Trump told NBC that he would most likely delay a ban on TikTok for 90 days.
Reopening the app, TikTok users found that the TikTok credited Donald Trump for the app's return. The pop-up message visible to TikTok users looks like this:
In fact, TikTok did not come back online fully. You may find that TikTok is not available when you search "TikTok" on Google Play or App Store. When you open the app, you may find some functionalities are limited and not able to receive any app updates.
Now you may wonder when you will be able to fully access this app again. Here we researched many common questions and created an effective FAQ page for TikTok users:
Will TikTok Come Back Online?
TikTok has announced that it is "working on reinstating service," but as of now, it remains inaccessible for new users and cannot be downloaded from app stores due to ongoing legal obligations. The timeline for when TikTok will be fully operational again depends on the outcomes of negotiations regarding its ownership and compliance with U.S. regulations.
When Will TikTok Come Back to the App Store?
The exact date when TikTok will return to the App Store and Google Play Store remains uncertain. The app is currently blocked due to the divest-or-ban law, which mandates that ByteDance must sell its U.S. operations. If negotiations proceed positively and an agreement is reached, TikTok could potentially be reinstated within a few weeks; however, this is speculative and contingent upon political developments.
How to Redownload TikTok After You Deleted It?
Once TikTok becomes available again in app stores, users can re-download it by searching for it in the App Store or Google Play Store. If you had previously installed TikTok, you may need to check back periodically as availability may vary based on ongoing negotiations and regulatory changes.
So how to get TikTok back If you deleted it?
For Android Users:
Locate TikTok in the Play Store and you may find there's no install button on the TikTok Google Play download page. To reinstall TikTok on your Android device, you may want to turn to a trusted source app site like APKPure. Here's how to get it:
- Navigate to the TikTok Download Page on APKPure.
- Search for "TikTok."
- Find the first result on the top of the screen.
- Tap "Download APK".
For iPhone Users:
- Currently, TikTok is temporarily unavailable on the Apple App Store. Follow the TikTok Page on APPPure and download TikTok on your iPhone as soon as this app is available on the App Store.
Why is TikTok Back?
The temporary restoration of service can be attributed to President-elect Donald Trump's commitment to finding a solution for TikTok's operational status in the U.S. He has indicated intentions to issue an executive order aimed at resolving the ownership issue and potentially allowing the app to function without restrictions. This intervention came after a Supreme Court decision upheld a law that effectively banned TikTok unless ByteDance divested its U.S. operations.
How to Recover Deleted TikTok Account?
If you have deleted your TikTok account and wish to recover it:
- Open the app (if available) or visit the website.
- Log in with your credentials.
- Follow prompts for account recovery if applicable.
*Note that accounts may only be recoverable within a certain time frame after deletion.