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How do I permanently remove TikTok from my iPhone?

To permanently remove TikTok from your iPhone, go to your home screen and press and hold on the TikTok icon until it begins to jiggle. Once the icon is jiggling, you will see a small “X” in the top-left corner of the icon.

Tap the “X” and you will be asked to confirm if you want to delete the app. Tap “Delete” to confirm and TikTok will be removed from your device. Once the app is removed, it will not appear on your home screen.

Additionally, if you have automatic downloads turned on, TikTok will no longer be installed on any iOS devices associated with your Apple ID.

How can I delete all traces of TikTok?

To completely delete all traces of TikTok from your device, you will need to take the following steps:

1. Uninstall the TikTok app from your device: If you’re using an Android device, go to your Settings, then go to Apps & Notifications, select TikTok, then select Uninstall. If you’re using an iPhone, go to your Home screen, tap and hold the TikTok app until the icon shakes, tap the X to delete the app.

2. Delete your account: Inside the app itself, go to “Me”, select “Manage My Account”, then select “Delete Account”. Follow the instructions to delete your account.

3. Delete your data: After you delete your account, it may take up to 90 days for all of your data, including videos and photos, to be permanently deleted. However, if you want to delete them immediately, you will need to manually remove all the media you have saved to your device.

Go to the Photo app on your device and select all the TikTok content. Go to the trash folder and permanently delete that content.

4. Clear your data: You can also ensure that no other traces of your account or your activity on the app are left behind by clearing your data from the app. Go to your device’s Settings, tap Apps & Notifications, and tap TikTok.

Tap Storage > Clear Storage or Clear Data.

By following these steps, you can be sure that all traces of your activity on TikTok are gone from your device.

What happens if I uninstall TikTok app?

If you decide to uninstall TikTok, the app will no longer be on your phone. You will no longer be able to access the content, users, and data associated with the app. Your account and data will still exist in the server, but you will not be able to access it anymore.

Any videos, likes, comments, messages, or other records the app has saved will be deemed inaccessible. If you had any purchases within the app, such as coins, you will be unable to use them. In addition, if you had any achievements or awards such as verified accounts, you will lose those too.

Other aspects such as followers and following will also be gone as well.

Why is TikTok taking up so much space on my phone?

TikTok can take up a large amount of space on your phone for a few reasons. Firstly, the size of the app itself is quite large. This means that once it is installed, it is occupying space on your phone regardless of how much content you have.

Additionally, the platform offers a lot of tools and features, many of which require their own separate modules within the app. This means that as you use the app more, more of these modules need to be downloaded, which takes up extra space.

Furthermore, due to the nature of the content, i. e. videos, TikTok uses a lot of data and storage to keep track of them which means more space is used. In addition to this, any videos or audio you upload and save to your device are stored in the app’s separate folder, meaning even more space is being taken up.

Finally, depending on your device settings, you may have enabled the “auto-play” feature which can cause your device to download and store content in the background in order to show them to you later.

This can take up space on your phone too, so it is worth checking your settings to see if this has been enabled.

Why can’t I delete my TikTok?

Unfortunately, you cannot delete your TikTok account. TikTok’s policy states that once you create an account, it cannot be deleted. This is because the account contains your profile and video content which could be valuable to anyone who follows you or interacts with you on the app.

If you no longer wish to be on TikTok, a better option would be to delete the app from your device and uninstall it completely. This will prevent you from accessing the app, and your profile and content will no longer be available to the public.

If you change your mind in the future, you can always download the app and create a new account.

What happens when you delete your TikTok?

When you delete your TikTok account, your profile, videos, likes, followers, and comments are all permanently removed. Any videos you’ve shared will be permanently removed from the platform and any accounts you have followed will no longer be associated with you.

Your bio, profile picture and other account settings will vanish. Your username will still appear in the search results, however, it will no longer link to an account. All videos you have created will be taken down and can no longer be accessed by anyone.

Additionally, your device will no longer be logged into the account and you will no longer receive notifications from the app.

Will uninstalling TikTok delete my drafts?

Uninstalling TikTok will not delete your drafts. However, drafts are stored temporarily on your device and may be deleted when you clear your phone’s cache. Therefore, if you uninstall or reinstall the TikTok app, or switch devices, your drafts will be lost and you will need to start again.

It is important to ensure that your drafts are saved before you uninstall the app or switch devices. We recommend exporting your drafts by tapping the “Share” icon in the bottom right corner of each video before saving or posting it, or saving them as drafts in the app itself.

This will allow you to access those saved drafts on any device, even if you uninstall TikTok or switch devices.

Can I delete TikTok app without deleting my account?

Yes, it is possible to delete the TikTok app without deleting your account. First, you will need to open the Settings menu on your device and select the App Manager/App Info option. From there, you will need to select TikTok and then choose the “uninstall” or “delete app” option.

This will remove the TikTok app from your device, but your account will remain intact and you can still access it by downloading the app again. If you would like to delete your account permanently, you will need to go to TikTok’s settings and then click on the “Manage My Account” option and choose “Delete Account”.

You will then need to verify your decision to delete your account in order to proceed with the process.

Why does TikTok take so much storage?

TikTok takes up a lot of storage because the app is designed for users to create, edit, and share videos. The app needs to store a variety of data to allow for these features, such as individual user accounts, video and audio files, thumbnails, and other associated data.

Even when running with no content, the TikTok app still uses up to 200MB of storage space. As users add content, the amount of storage used increases. TikTok also stores data associated with videos, including likes, comments, views, and shares.

As a result, the more content Pokemon users create and upload to the app, the more storage they will need. Additionally, TikTok requires users to have the latest version of the app, which also takes up extra storage.

Should I delete TikTok and start over?

It really depends on your individual situation and motivations as to whether or not you should delete your TikTok and start over. If you feel as though having a presence on TikTok is no longer beneficial or enjoyable, then it’s perfectly reasonable to delete your account and start anew if desired.

If, however, you have put a significant amount of time or effort into the account and don’t want to lose those assets, it might be wise to keep the account as-is, but instead just adjust the content you are putting out.

Changing up the type of content you’re sharing or the messaging that your account is putting out can give you a fresh start of sorts, without having to delete and rebuy followers or start from scratch.

You may also want to consider merging multiple accounts into one, if you’re managing multiple accounts that contain related content and messaging.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to delete your current TikTok and start over should be based on how you feel your current account is performing and if the returns you are getting are worth continuing with the existing profile.

Does deleting TikTok delete everything?

Unfortunately, deleting your TikTok account doesn’t delete everything associated with your account. TikTok will still keep any personal data/information associated with your account, including previews of your videos, comments, messages, account settings, lists of followers and those you follow, search history, account interactions, and any other data related to your account.

The data will remain stored, even after you delete the app or delete your account. If you don’t want data about your TikTok account to be stored, it is important to go through the official procedures provided by the app in order to delete your account.

Alternatively, you can also delete the app from your device, although data related to your account may still be stored on the app’s servers.

Will my TikTok drafts be deleted if I get a new phone?

No, your TikTok drafts will not be deleted if you get a new phone. When you log into your account on the new phone, your drafts will still be there. This is because drafts are saved to your TikTok account, rather than your phone.

That means you will still be able to access them, even if you switch devices or phones. It’s important to note, however, that any drafts you make on the new phone will not be transferred to the old phone.

If you want to keep both sets of drafts, you can save them to the cloud then access them from both devices. It’s also possible to download a video from one phone and upload it to the other.

How do I recover a TikTok draft?

To recover a TikTok draft, you will need to open the TikTok app and log in to your account. Once logged in, you should see a section at the bottom of the main page called Drafts. Here you will be able to view any drafts that you have saved and were not yet posted.

If you don’t see the drafts section, you can use the search bar at the top of the page and type in “drafts” to filter the section.

If you are still unable to find the drafts you have saved, it may be because the video was not saved before you exited the app. To avoid this, make sure you tap the “Save Draft” button in the app before exiting.

It’s also important to note that drafts that were saved last month or before will automatically be deleted from the app. This is to keep the app running smoothly and without unnecessary clutter. You can check the app periodically to see if there are any drafts expiring soon, so you can make sure to not lose any of your work.

Do TikTok drafts take up storage?

No, TikTok drafts do not take up storage on your mobile device. If you create a draft in the app, it will remain in the app until you either post the video or delete it. Additionally, drafts are stored in the cloud, so they don’t take up any space on your device.

Drafts also won’t transfer to other devices that you’re logged in to with the same account. If you want to view your drafts, you can find them in the Drafts folder on the Record page of the app.

Can you be logged into TikTok on two devices?

Yes, it is possible to be logged into TikTok on two devices. To achieve this, you will need to link both devices to the same TikTok account. To do this, go to your ‘Me’ section on either device and select the cog icon in the top right-hand corner.

This will take you to your Account/Settings page. Scroll down to Account and select the Linked Accounts option. Here you will be able to select either ‘Sign Up with Email’ or ‘Sign Up with Phone’. Once you have selected whichever of these options you would prefer, follow the steps to connect the other device with the same account.

Once your devices are linked, you will be able to keep up with your TikTok feed and make posts to your audience without having to log out of either device. Additionally, it is important to note that you will also be able to view your TikTok messages, ‘Likes’, comments, and views on both devices.

This feature of being able to log into TikTok on two devices is beneficial when you want to switch between devices or expand your reach across multiple devices. With this feature you can be active on both devices at the same time, thus saving you the time of having to log in and out of the app when you want to use a different location.

Do I need to backup TikTok?

Yes, it is a good idea to back up your content on TikTok. This is especially important if you are creating content for a business account or for monetization. Backing up your videos and other content will ensure that you do not lose your work if something goes wrong.

Additionally, backing up your content can provide an additional layer of security from potential hacking, or accidental content deletion or damaging. Depending on the type and size of the content, you can use cloud-based storage or an external hard drive.