Apple Confirms TikTok Ban in the U.S. With New Support Document
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Posted January 19, 2025 at 5:43pm by iClarified
Apple has posted a support document about the availability of TikTok and other ByteDance apps in the United States. The app was removed from the App Store last night and blocked in the USA by ByteDance itself.
Notably, other apps like CapCut and Lemon8 have also been removed. Users visiting the USA from other countries will not be able to download, update, or make in-app purchases and new subscriptions inside ByteDance apps.
Check out the full support document below...
----- TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps are no longer available in the United States, and visitors to the United States might have limited access to features.
Apple is obligated to follow the laws in the jurisdictions where it operates. Pursuant to the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, apps developed by ByteDance Ltd. and its subsidiaries — including TikTok, CapCut, Lemon8, and others — will no longer be available for download or updates on the App Store for users in the United States starting January 19, 2025.
The following are some of the apps developed by ByteDance Ltd. and its subsidiaries that are affected:
● TikTok ● TikTok Studio ● TikTok Shop Seller Center ● CapCut ● Lemon8 ● Hypic ● Lark - Team Collaboration ● Lark - Rooms Display ● Lark Rooms Controller ● Gauth: AI Study Companion ● MARVEL SNAP
If you live in the United States If you already have these apps installed on your device, they will remain on your device. But they can't be redownloaded if deleted or restored if you move to a new device. In-app purchases and new subscriptions are no longer possible.
Users in the United States won't receive updates for these apps, which could potentially impact performance, security, and compatibility with future versions of iOS and iPadOS, and some app functions might become limited or stop working since the app can't receive updates.
If you're visiting the United States ByteDance's apps remain available for download in all other countries and regions where they are available.
Users visiting from outside the United States with their Apple Account set to a country or region that is not the United States are unable to download, update, or make in-app purchases and new subscriptions inside ByteDance Ltd. apps while within the land or maritime borders of the United States.
After leaving the United States, you'll have access to all functionality.
Get help with ByteDance Ltd. apps in the United States If you already have a subscription to TikTok, CapCut, or another ByteDance Ltd. app, you can still cancel your subscription.
For any other questions about TikTok or other ByteDance Ltd. apps, contact the developer on the web. -----
ByteDance is hoping President Trump will grant them an extension to keep operating for 90 days after taking office on Monday. Please download the iClarified app or follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and RSS for more updates.