I’ve recently had issues where when I am clicking a link that should open an app already downloaded on my phone, it opens the App Store instead. Such as if a friend sends me a link to a TikTok video and I click it, it opens the App Store page for TikTok rather than the video id like to watch. What can be done to fix it? Or is this a system issue that Apple needs to address directly?
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iPhone 14 Plus
As of January 24, 2025, TikTok remains unavailable on the Apple App Store for U.S. users, despite President Trump's executive order delaying the enforcement of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA) for 75 days.
The executive order has provided temporary reprieve, but legal uncertainties and potential fines continue to prevent TikTok's reinstatement on App Store.
You can learn more ⇢ about availability of TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps in the United States.
In other words, the TikTok app won’t work for now.
You can access ⇢ TikTok on the web! 😉
Good luck! 👋🏼😉
Currently TikTok remains unavailable in the US as they face a ban. We do not know if or when it will return for download.
Please also read my latest User Tip fully explaining the TikTok ban situation:
This would be a great answer, unfortunately it’s not the one I’m looking for. The issue started 1-2 months ago and isn’t just TikTok specific. The issues precedes with platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram as well.
Clicking on downloaded apps opening App Store instead in iPhone
