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Will the Tiktok ban be lifted? US users report that they were able to use the app again after it got dark

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TikTok appears to be 'back online' after some users report regaining access to the social media platform - with limited functionality - after the app went dark early on Sunday
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TikTok has confirmed it is working to restore the app and thanks former President Trump for his intervention as the social media platform shows the first signs of recovery following its dramatic shutdown.

In an official statement, the social media app said: “In accordance with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service.”

The company specifically credited Trump with providing “necessary clarity and assurance” to service providers that they will not be fined for keeping the platform available to its U.S. user base.

“TikTok is in the process of restoring service,” the statement read. “We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will not be penalized for bringing TikTok to more than 170 million Americans and helping more than 7 million small businesses thrive.”

“It’s a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship. We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States.”

TikTok appears to be ‘back online’ after some users reported regaining access to the social media platform – with limited functionality – after the app went dark early on Sunday.

TikTok appears to be ‘back online’ after some users report regaining access to the social media platform – with limited functionality – after the app went dark early on Sunday

TikTok has confirmed it is working to restore the app and thanks former President Trump for his intervention as the social media platform shows the first signs of recovery following its dramatic shutdown

TikTok has confirmed it is working to restore the app and thanks former President Trump for his intervention as the social media platform shows the first signs of recovery after its dramatic shutdown

Some users report that they can now view their own profiles while still being unable to upload new content.

The exact number of users who have regained access is unclear.

Scott Sutton, CEO of Later Media, confirmed the partial restoration on X (formerly Twitter): ‘TikTok is back up and running on desktop! It appears that services are slowly coming back online.’

Minutes later, Sutton noticed the app’s limitation.

“Access to the TikTok app is back, but no content other than mine is loading, and all engagement history on posts is missing.”

The development comes after the popular social media app then went dark for 170 million Americans Supreme Court prompted a nationwide ban to take effect early Sunday.

President-elect Donald Trump offered hope to devastated TikTok users by announcing he will sign an executive order Monday to delay the ban on the popular app — just hours after darkness fell on millions of Americans.

The ban comes after Congress passed legislation requiring Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell its shares by January 19, 2025.

Scott Sutton, CEO of Later Media, confirmed the partial restoration on X (formerly Twitter): 'TikTok is backed up and works on desktop! It looks like services are slowly coming back online'

Scott Sutton, CEO of Later Media, confirmed the partial restoration on X (formerly Twitter): ‘TikTok is backed up and works on desktop! It looks like services are slowly coming back online’

In a telephone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had not yet made a final decision but was considering extending the Sunday deadline for the app.

In a telephone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had not yet made a final decision but was considering extending the Sunday deadline for the app.

With no deal in place, the fate of the platform hangs in the balance, affecting some 170 million U.S. users.

The Supreme Court ruling confirmed that the ban does not violate users’ First Amendment rights.

The platform has become a cultural phenomenon and a career starter for countless content creators.

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