“Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now,” the video-sharing app announced. “A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now. We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned!”
Tiktok began shuttering down its operation in the U.S. earlier than scheduled following the Supreme Court’s verdict affirming the app’s ban in the United States. The denial of access to the social media app by users in the U.S. began Saturday night instead of Sunday.
TikTok sighed on Saturday that unless the outgoing President Joe Biden administration “immediately provides a definitive statement to satisfy the most critical service providers assuring non-enforcement.
“Unfortunately,” said the social media company, “TikTok will be forced to go dark on January 19.”
Today, the curtains came down on TikTok in the U.S., plunging 170 million users into virtual video-sharing darkness.
What can hapless TikTok users do to circumvent the nationwide U.S. ban?
Use VPN
You need a VPN to connect to servers where TikTok is not prohibited. The first step, therefore, is to select a trusted VPN.
After you have chosen a reliable VP, you may open TikTok via the app or a web browser. Consider changing your app store region if you have not installed TikTok on your device.
You can also alter your Apple App Store or Google Play Store region to a country where TikTok is available. This may require a local payment method and billing address. After changing the region, download TikTok from the store.
If you already have TikTok on your device before the ban takes effect, keep it installed. Existing users can still use the app even if it is removed from U.S. app stores.
However, it is essential to note that the app may become less secure or functional over time without updates. What if TikTok becomes unavailable via the app? The web browser may be the answer. So, try to gain access to the app via a web browser using a VPN.
Can the app be sideloaded?
It is not recommended because downloading the app from unofficial sources comes with several risks.
So, what else can you do?
You can trust in Trump to salvage the situation.
