Are you searching for how to use TikTok in India? You are missing all the entertainment you got after seeing the Tiktok videos or having FOMO with the views and the excitement you got after reading the comments?
In general, TikTok is a short video-sharing platform launched by a Chinese company name Bytedance. TikTok features videos of everything from dancing to product promotion. Tik was launched in 2017 and quickly gained popularity worldwide. TikTok has surpassed over 2 billion iOS downloads within a few years. In 2018 & 2019, it was the most popular app in both Appl Store and Play Store.
In 2021, TikTok caused disputes for security reasons and was banned from India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. After Tik Tok was banned, similar clones appeared on Snapchat and Instagram. Even though the ban on Tik -Tok continues to grow in several countries, its revenue has still increased continuously. TikTok users are expected to reach 2.2 billion by 2024.
Why Tiktok is banned in India?
TikTok has been banned due to privacy threats. Reports say the Chinese platform centered TikTok sells user information. Even though there is no evidence to support it, it is reported that sensitive information from US users has been handed over to China.
Countries like India and Pakistan have already imposed a ban on TikTok. Even Russia has temporarily banned TikTok. In this article, we will discuss how to download TikTok in India so you can access videos and enjoy the content available on TikTok.
iPhones and Android phones work differently, as we all know. iPhone users generally face more difficulties downloading TikTok than Android users. There are three ways to use TikTok in India:
- By using VPN (Virtual Private Network)
- By downloading Tiktok APK file
- By changing the Apple ID and Region
How to use Tiktok in India iPhone?
Firstly let’s talk about how the download takes place in Android as well as iOS Users:
- On iOS, you can change your App Store Location Settings, whereas on Android you can download the APK file through sideloading
- To access TikTok India in your area, wipe your phone and use a VPN.
Consider changing the Apple ID/Country Region – It is one of the most convenient ways to access TikTok. But it also has disadvantages:
- You wouldn’t be allowed to download India-only apps as changing the Apple ID or the region will restrict you from doing so. If you are okay with it then go with this method. Although it can be time-consuming but this method tends to be effective in most of the cases.
Here are the following steps:
- Go to the settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on your Apple ID
- Go to the section on media and purchases
- Look into your account
- Pick the country/region you prefer and follow the instructions on the screen. Make sure you pick the country nearby to you otherwise, you would face difficulties with the slow functioning of the app.
- Sometimes you may even be asked for an address, and phone number before you can proceed with downloading the app.
How to use Tiktok in India without VPN?
Installing the APK file via Sideloading
Smartphones’ ability to download non-market apps is called sideloading. The word non-market simply means that the apps are not verified by Google & Apple and users must download it via the app developers’ websites.
Sideloading could be risky, but it is possible. APK downloads via sideloading have been beneficial for Android users who intend to install non-market apps since any app has an APK extension (ANROID PACKAGE KIT), which contains the installer and the app.
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