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TikTok Temporarily Returns to the US Market

Pause in Ban Lifted, But Only Temporarily

TikTok’s fate in the US is uncertain, but its ban in the country has been paused temporarily thanks to an executive order from President Donald Trump. However, this pause is only temporary, and the company is now encouraging Android device owners to sideload its video app onto their phones and tablets.

Direct Download Option Now Available

The company announced in a recent X post that its Android app would be available for direct download on the TikTok website (tiktok.com/download). This allows it to take advantage of an Android feature that lets users download apps from outside the Google Play Store. A similar option is not yet available on iPhones outside the EU.

APK File Download Introduced

The Android app download is being made available as an Android Package Kit, more commonly known as an APK file, which contains the app’s code, assets, and other resources that TikTok needs to run.

Skirting the App Store Ban

By offering a standalone download, TikTok can temporarily skirt the current app store ban, which still prevents both Google Play and Apple’s App Store from hosting the app while the ban’s enforcement remains paused.