Ensuring that you are browsing on the latest version of TikTok ensures that you don’t miss any exciting new features, and that content is viewed in the optimum format.
While many smartphone and portable device users have their app set to update automatically, sometimes it is necessary to seek out the latest update and manually update your app – especially if you see other users discussing and raving about a feature or update that you haven’t seen yet!
But what happens when you try to update TikTok and find the update is blocked or stuck?
In this article, we’re sharing some of the reasons why TikTok may not update – and what you can do to override the issue.
How to Update an App
Before we dive into the potential reasons why your TikTok app may not effectively update, it’s important to familiarise yourself with the update process.
To update TikTok or any other app, head into the app store, select your chosen app, and tap ‘Update’.
If the action is successful, you will notice a wheel that spins as the app updates – with users temporarily unable to open the app while it is updated. Some updates result in noticeable aesthetic changes and transformations, while others are more muted and less obvious.
NOTE: If the app you want to update is not listed in the Updates tab on your device App Store, then you are already running the latest version of the app.
Why Your TikTok Won’t Update
You Don’t Have Sufficient Space on Your Device
If your device is at capacity with regards to storage, you may not have enough space to download a new version of the app.
To prevent this from happening, make sure that you have enough storage space before requesting an update.
You Don’t Have Enough Internet Connection
Your device needs access to the internet to update an app – and so areas of weak connection or poor signal will negatively impact the update process.
If you keep finding that the app starts to update and then fails, wait until you are somewhere with a stronger WiFi signal.
Your Device Is Glitching
If there is seemingly no reason why your app won’t update, it could be that your device or App Store has run into a one-off glitch.
Try closing down the app completely, or rebooting your device, to see if this undoes the issue.
The Benefit of an Updated App
While it can be annoying when your TikTok app won’t update, persevering is worth it!
Running the latest version of the app gives you access to all of TikTok’s latest and most up to date features and tools and optimises not just the visibility of content and videos but also the overall user experience. We hope this proves helpful and helps you to overcome even the most trivial of issues when using TikTok!
