If the Supreme Court approves a TikTok ban, the app may still function for current users but face major access issues
Even if the ban happens, TikTok won’t vanish from phones. Users can still open and use the app as usual. If you’ve got it downloaded, you can post and watch videos just like before.
The ban, which got bipartisan support and was signed by Biden in April 2024, mainly targets app stores. This means TikTok will likely be removed from Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store, making it tough to download in the U.S.
For those who already have TikTok, updates will be off-limits, leading to a slow decline in the app’s functionality. Tech-savvy users might find ways around this, like using third-party app stores on Android or jailbroken iPhones, but that comes with risks of security issues and malware.
Another option is using VPNs to access TikTok, which can help mask your location. People often use VPNs to bypass internet restrictions in certain countries.
However, these hurdles and a declining app experience will likely push users away, leading to TikTok’s gradual fade. Experts believe the law isn’t meant to make TikTok impossible to access but to complicate things.
Even if Trump tells the Justice Department to ignore the ban, Apple and Google would still face huge legal and financial risks. The law imposes a $5,000 fine per user, which could lead to massive penalties if Trump changes his stance.
