Introduction
TikTok is a daily essential for more than billion users worldwide. For entertainment and promotion purposes, it’s an app one cannot do without. Sometimes mistakenly or deliberately, users uninstall TikTok from their smartphone—the latter they will regret later.
The large question here is: how to retrieve TikTok if it was deleted.
Don’t worry. If you have deleted TikTok from iPhone, iPad, or Android, or if you want to recover your previous account after deleting the program, everything is included in this step-by-step guide. We will also discuss other associated questions such as:
- How to Reinstall TikTok from App Store or Google Play Store
- How to Recover TikTok if Deleted on Apple/iOS Devices
- How to Recover Account after Uninstalling
- what will happen to videos and drafts when will TikTok get deleted
- Troubleshooting if You’re Having Trouble Recovering TikTok
When finished, you will have all directions for safely and quickly getting TikTok going on any device.
First, Understand the Difference: Uninstalling the App vs. Uninstalling the Account
Prior to defining recovery, it would be useful to understand how uninstalling the app is not the same as deleting your TikTok account:
- Removing the app: Literally takes TikTok off your phone. Nothing about your account, followers, drafts (if they’re saved), or videos will change. Reinstalling from the store will once again enable you to use it.
- Unlocking your account: Permanently deactivates your TikTok account after 30 days of deactivation. After the 30 days pass, all videos, followers, and data are permanently deleted.
Most users only delete the app. If that’s you, recovery is simple. If you deleted your account, you’ll need to act fast within the 30-day grace period.
How to Recover TikTok If You Uninstalled It
If you removed TikTok from your device but now want it back, follow these steps:
Step 1: Uninstall TikTok from App Store or Google Play Store
- Open App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Google Play Store (Android).
- In the search box, enter TikTok.
- Choose the native TikTok application (developer: TikTok Pte. Ltd.).
- Tap Download (iOS) or Install (Android).
- Wait for it to download, and then click on Open.
Step 2: Sign Back Into Your Account
- Open TikTok.
- Tap Log In located at the bottom right corner.
- Select your sign-in method: Phone/email, Apple ID / Google account, Facebook / Instagram / Tweet (if associated)
- Type in your details and click Log In.
When you log in, your account is restored—with videos, settings, and followers.
Step 3: Restore Your Drafts (If Backed Up)
They’re saved internally on your phone. If you deleted TikTok without having them backed up or saved to your camera roll, they’re likely lost. If you had iCloud backup (iOS) or Google Drive backup (Android) turned on, then drafts will often be recoverable upon reinstall.
How to Get TikTok Back if You Uninstall it from Apple / iOS Device
If you own an iPad or iPhone, it’s not any harder to get it recovered or recovered from iCloud.com:
- Open the App Store on your iPad or iPhone.
- Click on your username in the top right-hand corner.
- Choose Purchased → My Purchases.
- Search or locate TikTok from the list.
- Tap on cloud download icon to reinstall TikTok.
This will work even if TikTok isn’t visible on App Store search pages (e.g., if it is blocked where you live). Because you already downloaded it once, you will get to use it again from the purchase history.
If You Uninstall TikTok, Reinstalling on Android
For android devices, it’s very easy:
- Open the Google Play Store.
- Click on your profile picture in top-right.
- Navigate to Manage apps & device → Manage.
- Filter to Not installed.
- Locate TikTok and click Install.
Or search for TikTok from Google Play directly and redownload.
How to Recover Deleted TikTok Account If You Accidentally Deleted Account
If you had gone one step further than uninstalling the program and had deleted your TikTok account itself, it’s reversible in 30 days:
- Reinstall TikTok and launch it.
- Tap Log In.
- Enter your details (phone/email/username).
- If in the 30-deactivation day period, TikTok will display:
Your account is disabled and queued for deletion. Restore? - Tap Reactivate.
Your account will be recovered, videos, settings, and your followers.
⚠️ Important: If it has been over 30 days from your date of deletion of your account, TikTok permanently deleted it. You cannot get it back. You will have to recreate it.
Troubleshoot: What If You’re Unable to Recover TikTok?
Uninstalling sometimes won’t work. Try these steps to correct common problems:
1. TikTok Unvailable in App Store or Play Store
- Verify parental controls: Some restrictions will prevent TikTok from coming through.
- Check region settings: TikTok is blocked in some countries. If it is, change App Store/Google Play region.
- Download by purchase history: For iOS, check your Purchased menu. For Android, check “Not installed” apps.
2. unable to login old account
- Click Forgot password? at the sign in page.
- Recover through email or phone number.
- If both are gone, attempt to sign in via social media connected earlier (Facebook, Google, Apple).
3. Deleted Drafts Once You Delete TikTok
DRAFTS are not saved to clouds. If you closed out the program, drafts are usually lost unless:
- You had them in your camera roll before deleting.
- You restored your phone from iCloud or Google Drive.
4. TikTok Crashes Upon Reinstalling
- Clear cookies and data (Android).
- Try your Android or iPhone.
- Update your device’s operating system.
- Reinstall TikTok again.
How to Avoid Losing TikTok Once More
- Backup drafts often → Copy to your camera roll or cloud storage.
- Associate phone and email with your TikTok and one social login.
- Let iCloud/Google backups allow for restoration from apps.
- Avoid deleting your account unless 100% sure—you’ll only have 30 days to reverse it.
Final Reminders
If by chance or design you removed TikTok, worry not. Reinstalling is quick: launch it from the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Google Play (Android), and sign in with your credentials.
For iOS, it’s also possible to find TikTok from your own purchase history if it won’t appear in search.
In Android, it’s possible to recover TikTok from your “Not installed” apps list.
If your account was closed by you, then you have 30 days to reopen.
The big take-away: deleting TikTok isn’t losing your account—unless your 30 days elapse. With these instructions, it’s quick and safe to reinstall TikTok on iPhone, iOS, or Android.
FAQs: How to Recover TikTok If You Deleted It
1. Would my videos disappear if I shut TikTok?
No, videos won’t get deleted from your account if you didn’t permanently delete your account. Reinstall the program and sign in to watch them.
2. Can drafts be retrieved after TikTok is uninstalled?
They get saved locally. If not saved on your phone or backed up, they get deleted once TikTok is removed.
3. How to get TikTok back on iPhone if it is not found in the App Store?
Move to App Store → Profile → Purchased → My Purchases, and download TikTok from your history.
4. If I had deleted my TikTok Account?
You’ll have 30 days to reactivate it by signing in. Once 30 days pass it’s deleted permanently.
5. Uninstalling and Reinstalling Tik.
In reality, redeinstalling TikTok is free on both Android and iOS.
6. Can TikTok be recovered on iOS if it was blocked in my nation?
Yes, if it was downloaded earlier, it can be reinstaleld through “Purchased Apps.” Otherwise, it will require changing App Store locale.
7. TikTok how to get back if it was deleted from iPad?
The same procedure as on iPhone—to reinstall from App Store or reclaim from your购买历史.
8. Will my followers vanish if I uninstall TikTok?
No. They are followers of your account. You will receive them back after signing in.
9. How can I redeploy TikTok on Android without Google Play?
You will have access to credible APK sites, but safest remains via Google Play.
10. How do I ensure never losing TikTok again?
Tie together multiple sign-in (e-mail, phone, social), store drafts, and refrain from deleting your account if you’re certain.