Tiktok announced on Friday that Android users in the United States can now download the application directly from its website, which exceeds the restrictions imposed by the main application stores.
Apple and Google have not restored the effect since it entered an American law on January 19, which requires the Chinese parent company to transfer the platform or face a ban.
By offering Android (APKS) packages on its website, Tiktok circumvents the traditional application store distribution channels. This step guarantees that users can install and update the application without relying on Google Play.
However, Apple users remain unable to download Tiktok outside the application store due to iOS safety restrictions.
The decision comes at a time when President Donald Trump delays the law enforcement by 75 days and explores the potential buyers of the platform. Tiktok, which includes 170 million American users, argues that its operations and data storage in the United States are compatible with national security concerns.
At the same time, advocates of freedom of expression continue to challenge the law, warn of wider effects on digital access and regulating platforms.
