Introduction

If you are there, you have probably tried looking for TikTok in the App Store or Google Play Store and found it is no longer there. Frustrating, right? The US government has recently made moves towards TikTokio and removed it from several app stores. However, do not worry. There are ways to get it back, and we will help you with that.

So, Why Was TikTok Banned in the First Place?

The main reason is national security concerns. The US lawmakers believe that TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, could potentially share user data with the Chinese government. While TikTok has repeatedly denied these claims, the US government took action and removed the application from Apple and Google stores to comply with the new law.

Here is the good news, however: If you have already installed TikTok, you can still use it on your phone. The ban mainly affects new downloads and people who have deleted TikTok and want it back after the ban.

If you’re one of them, don’t worry! There are still ways to reinstall TikTok on both iPhone and Android, whether changing your App Store region, using a VPN, or downloading the APK version on Android. Keep reading to learn the exact methods that are working!

How to Download TikTok Again on iPhone

We provided two methods here to help you get TikTok back on your iPhone devices.

Method 1: Reinstall TikTok from Your Purchase History

If you have downloaded TikTok on your iPhone in the past, you might be able to restore it from your App Store purchase history. This is the simplest method because it does not require any setting changes.

Step-by-Step Guide:

• Open the App Store and tap on your profile picture in the top right corner.

• Select Purchased, and then tap My Purchases to see a list of apps you’ve downloaded before.

• Use the search bar to look for TikTok. If it appears, simply tap the cloud download icon to reinstall it.

If TikTok shows up here, you are in luck! Just wait for it to install, and you will get TikTok back on your iPhone.

But if you don’t see TikTok in your purchase history, or if the download button is grayed out, then you will need to try another method because the application has been completely removed from your region.

Method 2: Change Your App Store Region (VPN Optional)

If TikTok isn’t in your purchase history, the next best option is to change your App Store region to a country where TikTok is still available, like Canada, the UK, or Mexico. This tricks the App Store into thinking you’re in a different country, allowing you to download TikTok like normal.

Step-by-Step Guide:

• Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your Apple ID at the top.

• Select Media & Purchases, then tap View Account.

• Tap Country/Region and select Change Country or Region.

• Choose Canada, the United Kingdom, or Mexico—any country where TikTok is still available.

• Accept the terms and conditions.

• When asked for a payment method, select None (if available). You’ll also need to enter a local address—if you don’t have one, you can use a random address found by searching on Google.

• Once your region is changed, open the App Store, search for TikTok, and download it.

What If TikTok Still Doesn’t Show Up?

Most users will see TikTok in the App Store immediately after switching regions, but if it still says “Not Available in Your Region”, you may need to use a VPN to refresh the store.

Step-by-Step Guide:

• Download a free VPN app (such as VPN Super Unlimited Proxy or ProtonVPN).

• Connect to a server in the same country you switched your App Store to (e.g., Canada).

• Close and reopen the App Store, then search for TikTok again.

Once you’ve successfully downloaded TikTok, you can switch your App Store region back to the US without deleting the app. TikTok will continue to work as long as you don’t uninstall it again. If you’re still confused about what to do, you can check the following YouTube video for more detailed guidance: