TikTok mod for Android: how to download and what it is

What is a TikTok mod

These are unofficial modified (changed) versions of the original application. They are developed by third party developers called modders. There are many similarities with the original client, but here users are given additional functions and advanced application settings that are not in the original (official) version. For example:

• Advertising that interferes with watching videos has been cut out. This feature seems quite useful, considering how annoying many users are with advertising.
• With the Tik Tok mod, you can upload videos and download them, bypassing restrictions on video duration and regions, and change some other parameters.
• It is also possible to slightly reconfigure the client interface to suit your personal preferences. Of course, not completely, but nevertheless.
• Modifications of the Tik Tok client allow you to remove the social network’s corporate logo while saving the video in high quality.
• Analysts of the application and the collection of your data for sending to the Tik Tok servers have been removed.
• The application code has been cleaned, that is, everything unnecessary is removed so that it takes up less space and works faster.
• In some mods, authorization via Google, Twitter, FaceBook*, VK has been fixed.
• And much more, depending on the specific version. Therefore, before downloading, it is advisable to study the description, where everything is listed in detail.

Also, third-party developers (also called modders) implement a region substitution function into the code of the modified TikTok mobile client for those users who live in countries with restrictions on the use of this social network. For example, many people know that since the beginning of March 2022, restrictions have been introduced for Russian Tiktok users that do not allow them to publish new videos and watch videos from other countries. Nevertheless, the popularity of this social network in Russia remains quite high. According to Mediascope, in June 2023, 53% of Russian users over 12 years old visited TikTok at least once a month and watched old videos.

How often are updates released?

Third-party developers constantly monitor updates and changes in the work of the official client and social network servers, and try to release current versions of their mods as soon as possible. The mod for the new Tik Tok is released, as a rule, some time after the original, but sometimes with quite large delays. It all depends on how many changes have been made to the original application. Also, changes in the operation of the social network servers themselves can cause a lot of trouble, which can greatly delay the release of the latest version.

What risks are important to be aware of when using mods?

First of all, you should understand that TT mods apk do not undergo official safety testing. Modders can embed malicious code into them or intercept users’ personal data. You, of course, can check them on a site like virustotal, but this check does not give one hundred percent guarantees. All this applies not only to this application, but also to all modified ones that you can find on websites, forums and telegram channels.

Using mods may result in your account being blocked, and this is stated in the official TikTok rules. That is, they prohibit the use of unofficial applications, and if something happens, you will only have yourself to blame. You will not be able to make any claims to anyone – neither to the Tik Tok mod developers, nor to technical support – everything is entirely at your own peril and risk.

Mods can cause glitches and errors, as they are usually tested by a fairly limited number of people in the community. Of course, errors can be fixed in the next latest versions, but they still sometimes cause inconvenience. But there are also no guarantees that no new errors will appear, especially in new versions, because, as already written above, something is constantly changing in updates – you need to be prepared for such situations.

It is worth mentioning separately the existence of sites that offer to download the Tik Tok mod “unlocked premium” or with the postscript “hacked”. There is no premium there, especially not unlocked, and there is no hack. Why they write this on the sites is unclear. However, there is an assumption that it is to attract more attention from users. You should be careful with such sources.

Recommendations

Before installing mods on your phone, you should read reviews and comments from other users on forums on similar topics, as they often write about certain nuances, even topics related to security. If, according to TT reviews, a mod version of a certain author is popular, then most likely you should opt for it. In any case, there will still be some shortcomings, and it is important for you to understand whether they will suit you.

You should download only from reliable sources. It is better not to download anything from dubious sites, in order to avoid problems, first of all, with security. It is important to remember that these are unofficial applications and may not be secure.

How to download TikTok mod on Android

First, let’s decide where to look for TikTok mods. Here on the site there are tested modifications from developers such as Jaggu, Chikutaku, ReVanced, as well as the well-known TikTokModCloud from Dmitry Nechiporenko. You can find the entire list of unofficial clients in the main menu, or at the beginning of this page. There are other thematic sites and forums where you can download the Tik Tok mod for free, but you should always be careful and check the APK file with an antivirus.

It happens that files are posted in several versions. For example, armv8a or arm64 contained in the file name tells us that they are suitable for Android devices that were released in the last 2-3 years. There are also versions of armv7a, which are intended for devices of earlier releases. If the installation fails, try another one. Most Android mods have the app package name com.zhiliaoapp.musically. Therefore, most often, the original app will have to be removed before installing the modified one. However, there may be mods with other package names that can be installed next to the original without conflicts.

How to download and install the latest version of TikTok mod. To do this, you should follow the steps below.

Remove the original client application:

1. Find the official client icon among all installed programs on your smartphone.
2. Press the found icon with your finger for a second.
3. From the pop-up menu, select Delete. If there is no such item, first select “About the application”, and then “Uninstall”.

Now install the mod on the latest version of TT:

1. Go to the appropriate page through the site menu.
2. Select as desired and download the mod version of TikTok as an apk file to your device. If several files are available, pay attention to the name: for smartphones released in the last two to three years, the version signed armv8a or arm64 is suitable.
3. Select the downloaded file on your device and begin the installation process of the Tik Tok mod.
4. If the system notifies you that the installation of unknown applications is prohibited, go to the settings in the same window and activate the “Allow installation from this source” option.
5. Start the installation process again and wait until the procedure is completed.
6. If you still encounter an error during installation, try downloading the TT mod for Android with a different signature, for example, version armv7a, if you have an older device.

How to use modified version in countries with restrictions?

To take advantage of its features, you need to master using the application using a foreign IP address. This trick requires the IP address of a country where TikTok operates without restrictions – that is, it should not be Russia, India, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan and, quite likely, some other countries. Since the social network is blocked in some Asian countries, it is safer to use IP addresses from Europe or the USA.

In addition, it is important to consider the connection speed to the selected foreign IP address, which should be sufficient for video streaming.

The setup process for all modifications is basically the same:

1. Connect using a foreign IP address.
2. Launch the Tik Tok mod on Android and select the country for which you want to simulate the location. The region can be anything. In some modifications, a prompt to select a region appears upon initial launch; in others, you should go to the “Profile” menu → ☰ → “Settings and privacy” → “Change region.”
3. Close an application by swiping it from the list of recently launched applications. After this, you will be able to use the client as usual – sometimes with a foreign IP address, and sometimes without.

Various modifications have their own characteristics. For example, in the modification from Jaggu it is possible to configure the application using a Russian IP address. In modifications from Chikutaku and ReVanced, the region is indicated in the settings menu by a two-letter country code, such as us for the USA or fr for France. In the modification from Dmitry Nechiporenko, you will also need to install an additional plugin, which allows you to select a region and configure other functions, of which there are quite a few. The download link is located in the same place where the mod itself is downloaded.

It is important to remember that in modifications you can log into your existing account or create a new one. However, login through social networks does not always work reliably, so you may need to use a phone number or email address.

When you try to log into your account, the application may display a “Too many attempts” error. The developers of TT mods for Android recommend creating a new account, although you should first try to log in again after a while.

Another common problem is the disappearance of recently completed subscriptions and likes.

Here is an example of how when updating a page, the account subscription is reset and likes are not saved. That is, this point is also worth taking into account, but perhaps over time this will be corrected by the developers of TT mods for Android.

Theoretically, with the help of TikTok mods you can not only view, but also publish new videos. However, there are times when TikTok deletes a video a few seconds after you posted it. It’s hard to say if there’s a reliable way to avoid this, so you’ll have to try different modifications, try foreign IP addresses, maybe use a Wi-Fi connection instead of a mobile network. Modders are constantly working to fix this issue, as it is a well-known issue that causes inconvenience. It’s also worth considering here that the programmers of the official application are constantly making some adjustments to its work, as well as to the work of the social network servers. Therefore, it may turn out that at some point the problem fixed by modders may appear again with new updates. This often happens, and third-party developers should not be blamed. In any case, it is better to choose the latest versions of TikTok mods with a change of region – this will reduce the chances of problems.

Users who don’t want to bypass restrictions in countries where they exist won’t be able to see your new videos anyway.

Although Tik Tok mods give you additional opportunities, they can also carry certain risks, which were mentioned above. Use them with caution, follow the updates and download the latest versions of TikTok mods for Android – it’s free, and don’t forget about the security of your data. Ultimately the choice is yours: use mods or use the official client.

*belongs to Meta Platforms, whose activities are recognized as extremist in the Russian Federation and are prohibited.