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TikTok users in the U.S. are caught in limbo as the popular app remains unavailable on Apple and Google app stores despite being briefly revived. Some users, desperate to regain access, have listed devices with the app downloaded on eBay for as much as $50,000.
The app's removal follows a series of events triggered by a U.S. executive order delaying a TikTok ban for 75 days, citing national security concerns. While TikTok resumed service after President Trump assured no fines for keeping the app operational, it has yet to return to app stores. ByteDance’s other apps, including Lemon8 and CapCut, are also unavailable.
Negotiations for TikTok’s ownership continue. Trump floated the idea of Elon Musk acquiring the app, while businessman Frank McCourt has made a formal offer. U.S. lawmakers push for ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a permanent ban.
Some users, disillusioned by political involvement, have abandoned TikTok. Others, like travel content creator Lauren Scott, remain frustrated, unable to access the app despite efforts to bypass restrictions.
Apple and Google are reportedly waiting for additional legal protections before reinstating the app. Notices on app stores confirm the restrictions, citing compliance with U.S. laws.
TikTok’s return has sparked mixed reactions, with some users claiming the algorithm feels different. TikTok welcomed users back with a message crediting Trump’s efforts, but many remain skeptical about the app’s future under potential new ownership.
Over 200 devices with TikTok downloaded have been listed for sale online, highlighting the app’s enduring demand amid uncertainty.
The evolving situation reflects ongoing tensions between national security concerns, user loyalty, and high-stakes negotiations that could shape TikTok's future in the U.S.
