Tiktok to launch m2 app in the us by September to avoid ban hinting India launch song all details
Tiktok will be banned or sold, but will run a new version at the moment
The US government has given the ultimatum to BYTEDANCE to ban or sell Tiktok from the US by 17 September 2025. In such a situation, the company has prepared the M2 app under a transition plan. Wsj ki Report According to, bytedance will reduce its stake and transfer Tiktok as an American company, which may include Oracle or other non-chinese investors. Meanwhile, the M2 app will have the option to maintain the presence of Tiktok in the American market.
Why a separate app? Apple and Google’s policy is also the reason
Tiktok is not allowed to give separate versions for different countries in the same app. According to the policy of Apple and Google, each region-specific app should separate ID and Listing. Therefore M2 will be launched as a separate app, that is, users will have to download the new Tiktok app separately.
Special attention to privacy and security
The M2 app will store American data on a server in the US. This will help reduce the concerns about the privacy of US policies and users. Tiktok’s attempt is to show that now the data is out of the control of bytedance and is under the purview of American law.
What can happen in transition?
Tiktok has around 170 million users in the US. If so many people are unable to shift to the new app together, then there is a risk of user loss and content disturbance. Especially for creators who generate income from American audiences. Also, bytedance will have to take the approval of the Chinese government to transfer the algorithm of the app, which may be another major hurdle.
What to do now users?
If you live in the US and use Tiktok, you have to install the M2 app after 5 September 2025 (potential). Report of The Information UnderThe old Tiktok app will work by March 2026, but will be closed after that.
What is Tiktok’s M2 app?
M2 Tiktok has a new version for the US, which is being launched separately to avoid the ban.
When will the M2 app be launched?
Tiktok’s M2 app will be launched in the US from 5 September 2025.
Will the current Tiktok app be closed?
Yes, the current Tiktok app will stop working in the US after March 2026.
Will the M2 app work only in America?
Yes, the M2 app is only for American users and local data is made keeping in mind the storage.
Will users have to install a new app separately?
Yes, according to the policy of Apple and Google, users will have to download the M2 app separately.
Will my old account be transferred to the new app?
Such facility is expected from Tiktok, but it can be processed for login and verification.
Has the deal to sell Tiktok in America finalized?
Not yet, but negotiations are going on with Oracle or other American investors. Bytedance can keep a minority stake.
