Why TikTok Is Still Unavailable Despite Trump’s Ban Order

Jan 27, 2025 Komal Das

TikTok was suspended on January 19, restored, but still unavailable for download due to Trump’s 75-day ban delay

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Google and Apple may be waiting for safeguards to avoid penalties before bypassing the download restriction

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Android users searching for TikTok in the Google Play Store see an unclickable TikTok logo with the message, "Looking for TikTok?"

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iPhone users searching for TikTok see the message, "TikTok and other ByteDance apps are not available in your country or region"

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TikTok users in the U.S. can still use the app normally for now, but its long-term security and functionality are uncertain due to the lack of updates

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The future of TikTok in the U.S. is uncertain. Its availability will likely depend on ongoing talks between TikTok, lawmakers, and regulators

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