How to Fix TikTok Not Working on iPhone: 5 Simple Solutions

Update the TikTok App

• 💡 Update your TikTok app by visiting the App Store, searching for TikTok, and clicking 'Update' if available.
• ✅ Ensure the app is updated to resolve potential bugs causing malfunctions.

Check App Permissions

• ⚙️ Navigate to Settings > Apps > TikTok to verify all necessary permissions are enabled.
• 🔑 Crucial permissions include Contacts, Live Activities, Background App Refresh, and Mobile Data.
• 📸 Permissions like Photos, Camera, and Microphone are essential for uploading and using features; ensure they are enabled.

Restart Your iPhone

• 📱 A simple phone restart can often resolve app issues.
• 🔌 Press and hold the power button and a volume button, then slide to power off.
• ⏳ Wait 10-15 seconds before restarting by holding the power button until the Apple logo appears.

Reinstall the TikTok App

• ⚠️ Warning: Reinstalling will log you out. Ensure you know your login method (Apple, Google, TikTok account) and credentials.
• 🗑️ To uninstall, press and hold the TikTok icon, select 'Remove App', then 'Delete App'.
• 📲 Re-download TikTok from the App Store.

Clear iPhone Storage

• 💾 TikTok requires free storage for caching data, drafts, and watched videos.
• 📊 Check Settings > General > iPhone Storage.
• 🧹 If storage is low, uninstall unused apps or delete unneeded photos and videos.
• ☁️ Remember that deleting photos/videos moves them to 'Recently Deleted' for 30 days, not freeing up space immediately. Permanently delete from 'Recently Deleted' to free up storage.

Server Issues or App Updates

• ⏳ If none of the above steps work, the issue might be TikTok server problems or a pending app update.
• 🕰️ In such cases, you may need to wait for TikTok to resolve the server issue or release a fix in an update.