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STORY: TikTok is back in the U.S… except it isn’t, or not fully. Two days after Donald Trump signed an executive order lifting a ban on the app, it still wasn’t available to download for Apple or Google users on Wednesday. Exactly why wasn’t clear. The tech giants didn’t comment, and analysts say they may be waiting for legal advice. They point out that Trump’s order delays but doesn’t yet cancel a ban that punishes firms which host or distribute TikTok. The app’s apparent return had delighted some users… and left others uncomfortable crediting the president: "I'm thrilled. I cried last night, actually, while we were out when I realized it wasn't working.”"It says, 'Thank you for your patience and support as a result of President Trump's efforts. TikTok is back in the U.S. You can continue to create, share and discover all the things you love on TikTok.' It feels like you're kissing the ring."Now any U.S. user who deleted the app, and wants it back, has got a problem.Chinese-owned TikTok had faced a ban over allegations - strongly denied by the firm - that it could pass data on U.S. users to Beijing. Trump has said he could approve the app, if the U.S. gets to own a big stake in it - possibly through a sale to someone familiar: JOURNALIST: "Are you open to Elon (Musk) buying TikTok?"TRUMP: "I would be if he wanted to buy it, yeah. I'd like Larry to buy it, too. I have the right to make a deal.”The new president has said he could impose sanctions on China if it doesn’t agree to a deal. He's given himself 75 days to decide on a course of action. For now, that leaves U.S. users in limbo, and resorting to desperate measures. Some have tried to change their country location to fool Apple or Google into allowing a download. Others have spied a possible profit. Over 1,500 phones with TikTok installed were listed for sale on eBay on Wednesday alone - with one priced at $40,000.
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