TikTok is the culmination point of all things that are trending online. Celebrity clips going viral, a new song seizing everyone’s attention for its quirky lyrics, an old song resurfacing due to its strangely relatable lyrics— basically almost every trend that’s being loved by netizens either originates from TikTok or becomes even more popular after reaching TikTok.
Sounds often play a central role in these short video trends and challenges, as most of such trends trend because of the sound they contain, and many of the trends are original sounds themselves.
Now, assume you have saved some of these rending sounds in your Favorites library on TikTok. However, just as you try to add a sound to a video you want to upload, you realize you can’t find your favorite sounds! How confusingly disappointing can it be? We bet a lot.
If you are going through such a situation right now, it’s time to breathe a sigh of relief. In this blog, we will explain why your sounds are not working and how to make them work again.
Why are your TikTok Sounds Favorites not working?
Before we try to fix the issue of missing sounds, it’s important to understand why this issue happens. So, here are the three most common reasons why TikTok sounds may not be working for you.
Reason 1: TikTok Has a Glitch or Bug
In most cases, the issue has nothing to do with anyone because a bug or glitch is behind it. Bugs play a role in triggering a range of issues—from the most trivial oddities to the most serious problems. So, naturally, they can also make your favorite sounds disappear. However, the good news is while bugs are quite common, they are very easy to eliminate.
Reason 2: The Owner Deleted the Sound
If you have realized that one or more sounds from a specific owner have disappeared or become unavailable for use, it might be because the original owner of the sound deleted the sound or made it private. This is more common if the said sound is a creator’s original sound, as the creator has full control over their sound and, hence, can remove it whenever they wish.
Reason 3: The Sound Has Copyright Issues
Sometimes, TikTok may remove a sound from the platform if the moderators find the sound violates the copyright of an original sound. Copyright issues are always taken seriously, so the sound may get removed not only from your library but from the entire platform. No one can use the sound in this case.
A similar thing can happen if the sound is found to be violating TikTok’s Community Guidelines or Terms of Service or if the platform has received legal orders to remove the sound from your country or region.
How to Fix TikTok Sounds Favorite Not Working?
If you cannot access or use your favorite sounds on TikTok, you can try bringing them back by following some common troubleshooting steps. They may not always work in every case—for example, when the owner or TikTok has removed the sound—but they are the only options that you can try from your end.
So, without wasting time, let’s get right into these simple fixes.
Fix 1: Log Out and Log In
If a minor glitch or cluttered app is causing problems loading your favorite sounds, the simplest troubleshooting step is to log out of your TikTok account and log back in. This step can help refresh your TikTok app and solve minor glitches.
To log out of your TikTok app, go to your Profile tab and tap on the three lines in the top right corner. Select Settings and Privacy. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and select Log Out. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to log out of your account. You can then log in again and check if the sounds have reappeared.
Fix 2: Clear the App Cache and Data
Sometimes, some corrupt files in your app can produce bugs that affect your TikTok experience. Clearing this clutter can thus help remove a lot of bugs and give a fresh start to the app.
To clear TikTok’s app data on your Android phone, go to your phone’s Settings and select Application Manager to see a list of installed apps. Find and select TikTok from the list. Then, as you arrive at the App Info screen, select Storage, and you will see the Clear Data option at the bottom. Tap on it and confirm the action to delete the data. This will log you out of your account.
On iPhones, you can resort to offloading the TikTok app. To do this, go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage. Then, select TikTok from the list and go to its app details screen. Hit the Offload button to offload the app.
Fix 3: Uninstall and Reinstall the App
If the second method doesn’t help, either, you must resort to the last step of the troubleshooting process. Uninstall and reinstall the app.
This two-step method will help in two ways. First, it will remove all the saved data and login info from your TikTok app, effectively removing a lot of glitches or bugs. And second, your app will be updated to the latest version, again leading to the removal of many bugs.
Fix 4: Contact TikTok Support
If all else fails and you want to get your sounds back as soon as possible, the most you can do is contact the TikTok Support Team and inform them about the issue. Here’s how:
Step 1: Go to the Settings and privacy section on your TikTok app.
Step 2: Scroll down and select Report a problem under the Support subhead.
Step 3: Under Topics, select Videos and Sounds.
Step 4: Go through the options to select your relevant issue and describe it in a few words. You can also add a screenshot to illustrate the problem better. Then, Submit the report.
Summing Up
Being unable to add your favorite sound to a video can be a big problem as it can prevent you from participating in the latest trends and challenges that TikTok is popular for. In this blog, we talked about the reasons behind missing sounds and explained what you can do to bring them back.
As discussed, there is not a lot you can do to bring a sound back. But a few troubleshooting steps can certainly solve the problem if it’s being caused due to a bug. The four methods described above can help you fix the issue in no time.
If you have any questions, reach out to us via the comments below. We will be happy to help!
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