So, follow up to this. I found a workaround of sorts, but still not sure if this is something that changed on the iPhone side or on TikTok?

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In the Safari Settings on the iPhone there is an option called Request Desktop Website. Mine is off by default so I assume Safari is pulling the mobile versions of websites I visit. If I turn it on, it looks like Safari goes to Tiktok’s desktop site and everything works as it should. (Turning it on affects all websites, there’s no pick and choose for individual sites.) Turn it back off and the problem pops back up. I compared the URLs in both instances, and they are slightly different. So, I’m guessing I’m being directed to their mobile site and they are now pushing for the app to be installed even though you are supposed to be able to watch videos without an account or the app.

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Like I said, not a fan or heavy user so don’t know the ins and outs, but maybe they are changing things up?

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