TikTok says it is restoring service in the US

Not even a whole day has passed since then ByteDance shuts down TikTok in the USand now he says he's coming back. In a statement released by X Sunday afternoon, TikTok wrote: “By agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service.” The statement also thanked Trump, who will be sworn in on Monday, and previously said he was considering renewing TikTok. amid reports of potential bidders (although ByteDance has not expressed interest in selling). “We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that will keep TikTok in the United States,” TikTok said.

As of this writing, the TikTok app is working again for me, despite previously showing a message saying I “can't use TikTok yet.” Ugh, how painful – checks his watch — It was 12 hours without it. However, TikTok doesn't appear to be back on the App Store or Google Play Store yet, so if you've deleted the app from your phone, you'll likely have to wait a little longer to get it back. CapCut, one of other apps affected by the banalso not available.

Although the law banning TikTok was supposed to take effect today, January 19, the outgoing administration said it would not enforce it in Biden's final hours as president. MSNBC On Saturday, it was reported that White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre called TikTok's threat to go offline a “stunt,” saying that “we see no reason for TikTok or other companies to take action in the next few days before the Trump administration takes office.” on Monday.” ” But TikTok argued that it could not remain online without the assurance that service providers would not be punished.

Trump intervened on Sunday morning, writing on Truth Social: “I'm asking companies not to let TikTok stay in the dark! On Monday, I will issue an executive order extending the period of time before the law's restrictions take effect so that we can reach a deal to protect our national security. The order will also confirm that no company that helped prevent TikTok from disappearing before my order will be held liable in any way.”

He also laid out a vague plan for how he sees TikTok's future in the US. “I would like the United States to own 50% of the joint venture. By doing this, we are saving TikTok, keeping it in good hands and letting it speak (sic). Without US approval there will be no Tik Tok.”

I really hope that you are not yet tired of the ridiculousness of this situation, because, my friends, this is not the end.