TikTok's uncertain future in the US has caused a surge in people putting the app on their phones through unofficial means, the BBC has been told. An executive order from President Donald Trump means the social media platform can be used in the US despite the Supreme Court upholding a law which will see it sold or banned.

Despite being removed from official app stores, TikTok has offered a direct app download for Android users in the U.S. Here’s everything you need to know.

TikTok has launched a Android Package Kit for users in US to allow them to download the app directly through their website. The option is now available for iOS users. TikTok was removed Google's Play Store and Apple's App Store during the app's brief ban in January.