Hark! Art thou attempting to capture a TikTok spectacle or dost thou seek to pass some hours in idle scrolling upon thy FYP, only to findeth that TikTok doth not comply? Fear not, for we have gathered a compendium of remedies to assist thee in restoring TikTok to its former glory.
1. Verify if TikTok Doth Falter
Should thy attempts to access thine TikTok account be in vain or should videos refuse to manifest, ’tis likely that TikTok’s servers art in disarray or undergoing maintenance in thy realm or across the globe.
Thou canst discern the truth by visiting the TikTok status page on Downdetector. This site shall reveal if others in thy vicinity hath reported similar malfunctions.
Alas, in such a case, patience is thy only recourse. Nevertheless, ’tis prudent to eliminate this possibility ere pursuing other remedies.
2. Inspect Thy Internet Connection
If TikTok’s servers appear to be in working order, ’tis possible that TikTok doth not function on thy end due to a feeble internet connection. In such instances, ’tis advisable to appraise thy internet speed on a site such as TestMy.net.
Should the results indict thine internet as the culprit, thou may endeavor to reboot thy router or contact thy ISP to rectify an unstable Wi-Fi connection. Should Wi-Fi elude thee, thou canst resort to mobile data instead.
3. Purge TikTok’s Cache
For the enhancement of user experience, most social media apps employ cached data, and TikTok is no exception. Shouldst thou find that TikTok is fraught with glitches despite a faultless internet connection, or that TikTok refuses to launch at all, ’tis prudent to clear TikTok’s cache.
This action shalt obliterate all ephemeral files and data that TikTok hath stored within the app. Here is what thou must do:
- Open TikTok and tap profile in the nethermost right corner to access thine TikTok account.
- Tap the three-line icon in the utmost right corner.
- Select Settings and privacy.
- Subsequently, tap Free up space beneath Cache & Cellular.
- Finally, elect Clear beside Cache. Tap Clear once more to confirm thine decision.
4. Coerce TikTok to Cease
Shouldst thou find TikTok ensnared upon a particular page or video, or should the app remain unresponsive, endeavor to force-stop it.
Hark! If thou dost wield an Android device, this is thine course of action:
- Navigate to thy device’s Settings app.
- Tap Apps and peruse the list until thou happen upon TikTok. Alternatively, thou canst employ the search tool to locate TikTok.
- Tap Force Stop in the nethermost right corner.
- Affirm withal by tapping OK.
Whilst thou canst force-stop apps on Android via the Settings app on thy device, the sole manner to force commence an unresponsive or frozen app on iOS is to close the app upon thy iPhone, tarry a few moments, and reopen it anon.
Sweep upwards from the bottom of the screen or double-tap thine Home button until the App Switcher doth appear. Continue to swipe from left to right until thou dost chance upon TikTok, then swipe upwards on its preview to shut it. Await a brief interlude ere relaunching it to verify if the issue persists.
5. Examine TikTok’s Age Restrictions
If thou art under the age of 13 and unable to comment on a TikTok video, misfortune attends thee. TikTok hath imposed additional safety and privacy constraints and prohibits users under the age of 13 from commenting on others’ content, sharing their videos, and messaging on TikTok.
According to TikTok’s Guardian’s Guide, the platform offers a curated, view-only experience for those under the age of 13.
According to TikTok’s teen privacy and safety settings page, shouldst thou fall betwixt the ages of 13 and 15, thy account is set to private by default. Direct messaging is unavailable, and none can craft stickers from thy videos.
Moreover, exclusively thy friends are allowed to comment on thy videos and Stories. Others are forbidden from downloading thy TikTok videos, and none can Duet with thy videos. ‘Tis by design that these features are restricted for those within this age bracket.
6. Employ a VPN to Traverse Geo Restrictions
Should TikTok be proscribed where thou resideth, thou may find thyself gazing upon a blank FYP (For You Page), only for naught videos to materialize. In such circumstances, thy best recourse is to utilize a VPN to gain access to TikTok. A VPN can facilitate access to geo-blocked services.
Praise be, for there are multitudes of free mobile VPNs that thou canst utilize to reach TikTok. Upon installing thy chosen VPN app, proceed to set it up. Whilst the process is akin for other VPN services, we shall employ SurfShark for this elucidation.
This is how thou dost harness Surfshark to peruse TikTok:
- Initiate by launching the VPN app and creating an account or logging in with thine account’s credentials.
- The VPN app shall then lead thee through the initial setup. Depending on thy VPN provider and whether thou dost partake of a free or paid plan, thou shalt be bid to select a region. Anon, thou may also tap Quick-connect and be steered toward the fastest server available.
- The app shall then solicit thy leave to connect to the VPN and install a new VPN profile. Tap Allow and enter thine device’s password.
Now, proceed to thy VPN app and activate it. Ensure to select a region where TikTok doth not suffer a ban, and thou should experience unfettered use thereof!
7. Activate TikTok’s App Permissions
Like all apps, TikTok necessitates permission to avail itself of thine camera, microphone, and access to thy device’s storage. Ordinarily, thou art entreated to grant access to thine device’s camera and microphone upon the initial download and launch of the application.
Shouldst thou be unable to fashion a TikTok video or find thine TikToks bereft of sound, ’tis probable that thou unwittingly withheld permission for TikTok to access thy camera or microphone. Should this be the case, rectifying it is a matter of moments.
Shouldst thou wield an Android device, proceed to thy device’s Settings app and journey to the Apps section within thy device’s settings.
Peruse the roster of apps until thou dost espy TikTok and select Permissions. Ensure that TikTok hath leave to access thy device’s camera and microphone.
If thou dost own an iOS device, launch the Settings app upon thy iPhone and tap Privacy & Security. Commence by tapping Camera and verify if the toggle contiguous to TikTok is enabled.
Likewise, return to the antecedent page and tap Microphone to ensure that the toggle beside TikTok is engaged.
Should none of the forementioned remedies prove efficacious, thou may attempt some general troubleshooting tips to address TikTok maladies.
- Update TikTok: TikTok may be inoperable due to an issue on TikTok’s end. ‘Tis prudent to ascertain whether a new update is forthcoming.
- Restart thy phone: A simple software glitch may be hindering TikTok’s performance. Rebooting thy device oft banishes most software dilemmas, and hence, is a step worth undertaking.
- Log out and log in anew: Should all else fail, attempt logging out of thy TikTok account, pause briefly, and then log back in.
Shouldst thou remain unable to avail thyself of TikTok even after endeavoring all the aforementioned troubleshooting methods, bide thy time or report the issue unto TikTok Support.
