There is a slight silver lining. All TikTok users that have created an account on the platform before the ban can still access its content. New users, however, cannot visit Google Play or App Stores to download the app. Anyone who wants to use TikTok in India must use a VPN (Virtual Private Network). To access TikTok through VPN, you will have to carry out a factory reset on your Android phone because the TikTok app is blocked through the ID of the hardware. After the reset, your phone clears off your hardware ID, allowing you to use the TikTok app in India or anywhere TikTok is banned. The following are some of the trustworthy VPNs you can use to access TikTok in India: ExpressVPN NordVPN Surfshark