TikTok has partially restored its service to users in the United States after a brief shutdown. While the app has resumed functioning on mobile devices and the web, it is still unavailable for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Restoration Following Trump’s Clarity
The social media giant’s brief outage on Sunday was attributed to the looming federal ban, which TikTok claims it was able to sidestep thanks to clarity provided by President Trump.
According to TikTok’s official statement, the service is “in the process of restoring” and thanked the outgoing president for providing the necessary assurances to its hosting providers, Oracle and Akamai. The message displayed on TikTok’s platform reads, “As a result of President Trump’s efforts, TikTok is back in the U.S.!”
The Absence of Apple and Google’s Support
Despite service restoration, the app remains inaccessible to new users via major app stores. Apple and Google have yet to reinstate TikTok, citing the ongoing risk of violating the federal ban that imposes heavy fines. The current situation leaves millions of U.S. users locked out from downloading the app, raising questions about the future of the platform.
TikTok’s Efforts to Engage with the Trump Administration
After a Supreme Court ruling that allowed the ban to go into effect, TikTok made significant efforts to avoid a complete shutdown. The company has been seeking Trump’s intervention, with CEO Shou Chew personally attempting to secure leniency. While TikTok remains hopeful, Republican lawmakers are pushing back, arguing that no legal basis exists to extend the ban beyond January 19th. This has fueled an ongoing debate about the future of TikTok and the broader implications for the tech industry.
What’s Next for TikTok Users and Advertisers?
Despite these challenges, TikTok assured its advertisers that ad campaigns would soon resume, though some limitations may apply to live campaigns. The company has not provided updates regarding other ByteDance-linked apps, like CapCut, affected by the shutdown.
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