{"id":28296,"date":"2024-02-28T16:53:53","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T16:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloggingscheme.com\/?p=28296"},"modified":"2024-02-28T16:53:56","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T16:53:56","slug":"tiktok-this-effect-isnt-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloggingscheme.com\/tiktok-this-effect-isnt-available\/","title":{"rendered":"TikTok: Fix “This Effect Isn’t Available”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you seeing the message “this effect isn’t available” when trying to use certain effects on TikTok? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. This frustrating error prevents you from accessing effects you want to use in your videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to try and resolve this issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we’ll walk you through exactly why you may be seeing this error, along with actionable tips to get those TikTok effects working<\/a> again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You May See “This Effect Isn’t Available” on TikTok<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before jumping into the solutions, it helps to understand potential reasons why TikTok is telling you an effect isn’t available. Here are some of the most common causes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Effect Is Highlighted in the Effects Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Open up the TikTok app and browse the effects bar at the bottom. Look closely at the various effects icons. If one is highlighted with a blue ring around it, that means the effect is selected but unavailable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tapping on another effect will deselect the one that isn’t working. The blue highlight indicates that TikTok recognizes the effect is having trouble loading properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Effect Is Region Restricted<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Certain TikTok effects are limited to specific geographic regions and countries. For example, an effect may only be available to users in the United States. If you’re located elsewhere in the world, TikTok will prevent you from accessing the effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll want to double-check if the effect is restricted to a certain area. Some websites track region availability for TikTok effects. Consulting them can help you determine if geography is the culprit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Internet Connection Is Unstable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

TikTok effects require downloading data in real time to apply them to your videos. If your internet is slow or inconsistent, effects may fail to load and activate in the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always make sure you have a strong WiFi or mobile data connection when using TikTok. Effects are data-intensive and can easily break with poor connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The App Requires an Update<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like all apps, TikTok is periodically updated by the developers behind it. Important bug fixes, security patches, and performance improvements are shipped in these updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using an outdated version of TikTok can cause effects and other features to malfunction. Check that both your iOS and Android versions of TikTok are fully updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Effect Is Experiencing Technical Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In rare cases, a TikTok effect may simply be broken on TikTok’s end. Server outages or software bugs can prevent effects from loading properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, these technical problems are temporary. TikTok engineers work quickly to resolve them. But in the meantime, an effect might show as unavailable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know why TikTok effects may not be loading for you, let’s go through each troubleshooting step you can take to fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Fix “This Effect Isn’t Available” Error on TikTok<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Check if the Effect is Highlighted in the Effects Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above, the first quick check is to see if the effect has a blue highlight ring around it in the bar at the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To check for this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Open the TikTok app on your iPhone or Android.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Tap the + icon to open the camera viewer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. At the bottom of the screen, tap on the effects icon (it looks like a magic wand).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. This will open the effects menu. Browse through the different effects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. See if the one you want to use is highlighted with a blue ring.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If the effect does have a blue highlight, it means TikTok recognizes there is an issue loading it properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Simply tap another effect to deselect the problematic one for now. You can come back and try applying the effect later to see if the issue is resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A blue highlight indicates TikTok itself has detected a problem making the effect unavailable. Continue on to the other troubleshooting steps to fix the underlying issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Search for the Effect by Name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Another quick check is to search for the effect directly in the app. Sometimes an effect will load when searched compared to browsing for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here is how to search for effects on TikTok:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Open TikTok and tap the + to bring up the camera.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Select the effects icon at the bottom (wand icon).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. At the top of the effects menu is a search bar. Tap it to bring up the keyboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Type in the exact name of the effect that isn’t working.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Hit search on your keyboard. This will display search results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Tap the effect in the search results to select it. See if it loads properly now.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Searching for an effect by name essentially “refreshes” it and forces TikTok to reload it from scratch. This can resolve temporary glitches that prevent the effect from showing up normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If searching for the effect doesn’t work, continue on to the other steps for additional troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Restart the TikTok App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      An easy first step any time you have an app issue is to force close and restart the app. Restarting the TikTok app essentially refreshes everything and clears out any glitches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Follow these instructions to restart TikTok on both iPhone and Android:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      On iPhone:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to bring up your active apps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Find TikTok in your apps and swipe up on it to close it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Tap the TikTok icon again to relaunch the freshly closed app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Try using the effect again to see if the restart worked.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        On Android Phone:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Open your Settings app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Tap Apps or Application Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Locate TikTok in the list and tap it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Select Force Stop to force close the TikTok app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Open TikTok again to relaunch it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. Test if you can now use the unavailable effect properly after the restart.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Restarting apps often fixes minor software glitches that prevent things from loading correctly. Be sure to fully restart TikTok before trying any further troubleshooting steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Force Close and Reopen TikTok<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          If fully restarting TikTok doesn’t work, the next step is to force close just the TikTok app itself. This cuts it off from all system processes and memory on your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Reopening TikTok after a force close essentially starts it from a clean slate. Here is how to force close and reopen TikTok on iPhone and Android.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          On iPhone:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Double press the Home button to bring up your recent apps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Locate TikTok in the app preview list and swipe up on it to force close it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Press the Home button again to go back to your Home screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Tap the TikTok icon to launch the app again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            On Android Phone:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Open the Settings app on your Android.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Tap on Apps or Application Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Find and tap on TikTok in the list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Select the Force Stop button to force close TikTok.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            5. Hit the Home button and open TikTok again from the Home screen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              After force closing TikTok, the app has to fully restart and reload content again. This may allow the effect to load properly if there was a deeper system issue preventing it from working smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Be sure to test the unavailable effect again after force closing and reopening TikTok. Often this resolves app glitches that a simple restart doesn’t fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Check Your Internet Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              TikTok effects require a constant internet connection to load and apply edits in real time. If your WiFi or mobile data is slow or cutting in and out, effects can easily break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Always ensure you have a strong, stable internet connection before troubleshooting issues with TikTok effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Here are two ways to check your current internet connectivity on mobile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              On iPhone:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Open the Settings app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Tap on WiFi to view your current connection details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Check that the signal strength is strong (3-4 bars if on WiFi).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Alternatively scroll down to Mobile Data to check your LTE\/4G connection strength.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              5. Run a speed test<\/a> by searching Google for “speed test” and running it. Check your download and upload speeds are strong.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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