{"id":97,"date":"2025-02-17T12:49:30","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T12:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tikvideo.net\/blogs\/?p=97"},"modified":"2025-05-06T04:46:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T04:46:13","slug":"how-to-download-tiktok-back-if-you-deleted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tikvideo.net\/blogs\/how-to-download-tiktok-back-if-you-deleted\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Download TikTok Back If You Deleted It: Full Guide 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing access to TikTok can be frustrating, especially if you&#8217;ve deleted it and are now facing difficulties getting it back. You might have tried searching for it in the App Store or Google Play Store, only to find it missing. While the US government has imposed restrictions on TikTok, there is no need to panic! If you&#8217;ve already had TikTok installed on your phone, you can still get it back.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we&#8217;ll show you how to download TikTok again and provide helpful methods for both Android and iPhone users. Keep reading to learn how to get your TikTok account back.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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TikTok Back on Android<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tikvideo.net\/blogs\/how-to-download-tiktok-back-if-you-deleted\/#Method_1_Reinstall_TikTok_from_Google_Play_If_Youve_Downloaded_It_Before\" >Method 1: Reinstall TikTok from Google Play (If You\u2019ve Downloaded It Before)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tikvideo.net\/blogs\/how-to-download-tiktok-back-if-you-deleted\/#Method_2_Install_TikTok_Using_an_APK_File\" >Method 2: Install TikTok Using an APK File<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tikvideo.net\/blogs\/how-to-download-tiktok-back-if-you-deleted\/#How_Can_I_Download_TikTok_Back_on_iPhone\" >How Can I Download TikTok Back on iPhone?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/tikvideo.net\/blogs\/how-to-download-tiktok-back-if-you-deleted\/#Method_1_Reinstall_TikTok_from_Your_Purchase_History\" >Method 1: Reinstall TikTok from Your Purchase History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/tikvideo.net\/blogs\/how-to-download-tiktok-back-if-you-deleted\/#Method_2_Change_Your_App_Store_Region_VPN_Optional\" >Method 2: Change Your App Store Region (VPN Optional)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/tikvideo.net\/blogs\/how-to-download-tiktok-back-if-you-deleted\/#Pro_Tip_Do_You_Want_to_Save_Your_TikTok_Videos\" >Pro Tip: Do You Want to Save Your TikTok Videos<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/tikvideo.net\/blogs\/how-to-download-tiktok-back-if-you-deleted\/#Features_of_Tikvideonet\" >Features of Tikvideo.net:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/tikvideo.net\/blogs\/how-to-download-tiktok-back-if-you-deleted\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Was_My_TikTok_Account_Banned\"><\/span><b>Why Was My TikTok Account Banned<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok&#8217;s ban has created confusion for many users, and here are the main reasons behind it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>National security concerns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: US lawmakers expressed security concerns as they believed TikTok could give Chinese authorities access to user information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Claims denied by TikTok<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: TikTok repeatedly asserts that it places user privacy at the core of its operations despite these claims from users.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>App removal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The app removal decision was triggered by national security worries that first occurred across multiple US app distribution platforms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Impact on new downloads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The availability of new downloads faces the biggest impact from the ban which results in difficulties for users who want to obtain the application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Existing users unaffected<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Current TikTok users who still possess the app can continue using it while the restrictions apply mostly to those who removed it from their devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Download_TikTok_Back_on_Android\"><\/span><b>How to Download TikTok Back on Android<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re an Android user wondering how to download TikTok again, you&#8217;ve come to the right place! You can restore TikTok on your device through alternative means although it has been removed from the US Google Play Store.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Reinstall_TikTok_from_Google_Play_If_Youve_Downloaded_It_Before\"><\/span><b>Method 1: Reinstall TikTok from Google Play (If You\u2019ve Downloaded It Before)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve previously installed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a>, you might still be able to restore it from your Google Play history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step-by-Step Guide:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the \u201cManage Apps &amp; Devices\u201d menu then click on \u201cManage\u201d to proceed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch to the \u201cNot Installed\u201d option in the filter menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The TikTok appears in the viewable list of search results as you navigate through the page by scrolling or by using the search bar.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for &#8220;Install&#8221; when TikTok appears and click it before waiting for the process completion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If TikTok is listed, this method should get you up and running in no time. If not, try the next method.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Install_TikTok_Using_an_APK_File\"><\/span><b>Method 2: Install TikTok Using an APK File<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If TikTok isn\u2019t available in your Play Store history, you can manually install it using an APK file.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step-by-Step Guide:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open your browser and go to a trusted APK site like APKMirror or APKPure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users must search for the TikTok application through their preferred browser before downloading its latest version.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Security menu by accessing Settings followed by tapping Security where you will discover Install Unknown Apps or Allow from This Source.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate the downloaded APK file and use the Install function.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soon after installation you can open TikTok to start using it with your account.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be cautious and download APKs only from trusted websites to avoid potential security risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_I_Download_TikTok_Back_on_iPhone\"><\/span><b>How Can I Download TikTok Back on iPhone?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For iPhone users, getting TikTok back can be just as easy. If you\u2019ve deleted the app, don\u2019t worry\u2014there are ways to reinstall it on your device, even if it&#8217;s no longer available in your region&#8217;s App Store.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Reinstall_TikTok_from_Your_Purchase_History\"><\/span><b>Method 1: Reinstall TikTok from Your Purchase History<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve downloaded TikTok on your iPhone in the past, you may be able to restore it from your App Store purchase history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step-by-Step Guide:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the App Store then tap their profile picture displayed at the top-right corner.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in &#8220;Purchased&#8221; you will find &#8220;My Purchases&#8221; among the options.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for TikTok using the available search bar on the screen. You should tap the cloud symbol to restore it if TikTok appears in your list.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method is simple and should work if TikTok is still listed in your purchase history.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Change_Your_App_Store_Region_VPN_Optional\"><\/span><b>Method 2: Change Your App Store Region (VPN Optional)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If TikTok isn\u2019t in your purchase history, you can change your App Store region to a country where TikTok is still available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step-by-Step Guide:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your Apple ID.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select \u201cMedia &amp; Purchases\u201d and then \u201cView Account.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap \u201cCountry\/Region\u201d and choose a country like Canada, the UK, or Mexico.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accept the terms and conditions, and when prompted, choose &#8220;None&#8221; for payment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your region is changed, open the App Store, search for TikTok, and download it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If TikTok still doesn\u2019t appear, using a VPN to change your region may help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pro_Tip_Do_You_Want_to_Save_Your_TikTok_Videos\"><\/span><b>Pro Tip: Do You Want to Save Your TikTok Videos<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re concerned about losing your TikTok videos when you download TikTok again, consider using<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tikvideo.net\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tikvideo.net<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It allows you to easily download and save TikTok videos to your device for offline access. This way, you won\u2019t miss out on any of your favorite content, even if the app is unavailable. With Tikvideo.net, you can download TikTok videos safely and access them anytime, ensuring that your memories are always preserved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_of_Tikvideonet\"><\/span><b>Features of Tikvideo.net:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Easy to use<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: No complicated steps, just paste the TikTok video link.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High-quality downloads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Get videos of the best quality available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Free of cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Download videos for free without any hidden charges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supports multiple devices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Compatible with all devices like Android, iPhone, and PC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No watermarks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Enjoy TikTok videos without any distracting watermarks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, despite recent restrictions, you can still download TikTok back on both iPhone and Android devices. If you\u2019ve deleted the app, methods like changing your region or reinstalling from your purchase history can help restore access. Additionally, using a VPN or APK files provides alternative solutions for Android users.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure you don\u2019t lose your favorite videos, Tikvideo.net is an excellent tool for saving TikTok content. With these easy-to-follow methods, you can enjoy TikTok again. Remember, always stay updated with any changes to the app&#8217;s availability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Losing access to TikTok can be frustrating, especially if you&#8217;ve deleted it and are now facing difficulties getting it back. You might have tried searching for it in the App Store or Google Play Store, only to find it missing. 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