How to Download Your Favorite TikToks Before the Ban.
Downloading your data is a fairly simple process if the application has been banned.
An important date is approaching: January 19, which coincidentally falls on Edgar Allan Poe's birthday. However, that's not what truly matters; the topic at hand is TikTok. The Supreme Court of the United States is evaluating the constitutionality of a law that could lead to the ban of the app in the country. If the legislation is approved, it will come into effect on January 19.
Although the app will not automatically disappear from devices, users may face significant limitations in its functionality. Some may receive a message indicating that the service is not available in the U.S., which could translate to videos not loading or an overall problematic experience. It is anticipated that if this situation materializes, the app cannot be updated or reinstalled, as app stores and hosting companies will face penalties if they offer such services.
For those who have been collecting videos in their favorites folder over the years, there are options to save this content. However, the process requires a Chrome extension and the total space required for the videos could be considerable, so it is advisable to have an additional hard drive available.
Steps to save your favorite TikTok videos:
- Add the Chrome extension: Look for MyFaveTT or another extension that allows you to save your TikTok videos.
- Log in to your TikTok account: Access your account and start downloading. MyFaveTT offers several options: Download all my "Likes," Download all my "Favorites," or Download from people I follow. Choose the one that best suits your needs.
If you prefer to download your TikTok data without using a Chrome extension, the process is quite simple:
- Go to Privacy: Click on the settings button of your profile and scroll down to the privacy option.
- Request your data: You can choose to download all your data or select only your profile, posts, activity, or messages. Once decided, click on request. Your data will be available for download for four days in the "download data" tab.
The situation with TikTok continues to evolve, and users must be prepared for the uncertain future of the app in the U.S.
