3 Ways to Fix TikTok Not Saving Videos

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Basic Fixes:

Fix 1. Enable the App’s Permission

You must enable the required permission to let others download your uploaded content. Here’s what you must do.

Step 1:LaunchTikTokon your phone > go to yourprofile.

Step 2:Tap thethree horizontal linesat the top and openSettings and privacy.

Step 3:SelectPrivacy.

Step 4:Scroll and tap onDownloads.

Step 5:Enable theVideo downloadstoggle.

Fix 2. Disable Data Saver Mode

An active data saver mode on TikTok can prevent you from downloading videos on your phone. To disable data saver mode, follow the steps below.

Step 1:LaunchTikTokand head toSettings and privacy(check the steps above).

Step 2:Scroll down and tap onData Saver.

Step 3:Disable the toggle forData Saver.

Fix 3. Use Third-Party Apps

Do you still havetrouble downloading TikTok videos on your phone? Use a third-party app to solve the problem.

Note:You shouldn’t use the downloaded video for commercial purposes without consent from the original creator. It’s not ethical, and you may receive a copyright notice from the authorities.

Step 1:Download and launchTikTok Downloaderon your phone.

Step 2:Copy and paste theTikTok video link> hitDownload.

The desired video will be downloaded to the gallery app. Using the trick, you can also download restricted videos (for which the creator has disabled the permission).

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Last updated on 25 July, 2024

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