the Supreme Court on Friday supported a law that would effectively ban the social media app TikTok in the US. The law was signed by President Joe Biden last year and calls for the app to be sold to its Chinese parent company ByteDance on Sunday.

The court said that while TikTok is “a distinct and broad outlet for expression, a means of engagement, and a source of community,” Congress determined that a sale was necessary to “address the supported concerns of national security regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and ties to. a foreign adversary.”

If the company doesn’t sell the app on Sunday, here’s what US social media users should expect.

Can I download TikTok on my phone?

Under the law, app stores run by companies like Apple and Google must remove the app from their stores overnight or face civil penalties. That means you can’t download the app to your device, and it also means ByteDance can’t provide updates to the app.

Can I still access TikTok once I have it?

If you have already downloaded the app to your device, yes. The law does not make it illegal to have the app on your phone.

Since app stores are unable to distribute app updates after the law, your app experience may deteriorate over time and beyond. become insecure. It is not clear when the app will work on your device without regular updates.

Can I access TikTok from a web browser?

No, the law applies to app stores and internet providers.

Could TikTok stop working in the US?

Yes, there is a chance that TikTok will stop working in the US completely.

According to the tech website The Informationsources say TikTok is preparing to shut down the app for US users on Sunday, the same day the law takes effect. That means even if you have the app on your device, it won’t work. If the app is completely shut down in the US, it would be a step beyond what the law requires. The report also said that TikTok plans to give people the option to download their data so they can check their personal information.

TikTok did not respond to CNET’s request for comment.

How can I save my posts and videos that I like?

TikTok allows you to download your posts and posts from your favorite creators. Here’s how to download posts from your favorite creators before Sunday.

1. Open TikTok.
2. Tap on SHARE button on a post — it’s the arrow on the right side of your screen.
3. pat Save the Video.

Here’s how to save your own posts.

1. Open TikTok.
2. Go to your profile.
3. Tap a post.
4. Tap the three dots (…) on the right side of your screen.
5. pat Save Video.

The app will save the posts to your photo library.

Can I use a VPN to access TikTok?

You can use a VPN on your phone or browser to access TikTok, yes.

“A virtual private network is a privacy tool that hides your IP address by sending your internet traffic through a remote server,” CNET’s Moe Long wrote. “If I’m in New York, but tunneling to a server in London with ExpressVPNDisney Plus thinks I’m across the pond.”

A VPN can make TikTok look like you’re accessing it from the UK, or another country where it’s not banned, when you’re actually in the US.

You can also use a proxy server to access TikTok. A proxy server, like a VPN, masks your IP address by sending your traffic through another server first. The main difference between the two is that a proxy server does not offer as comprehensive privacy protection as a VPN does.

Can President Trump save TikTok?

It is unclear at this time. The law will take effect on Sunday, a day before the inauguration of the president-elect. So even if Trump wants to do something about the law, it will still be enforced for at least a day.

Trump’s lawyers filed an amicus brief in the case two weeks ago, asking the court to delay the ban to give him time to figure out a “political resolution.” At this time, Trump cannot do anything about this case until he takes office one day after the law is passed.

For more on the case, here’s what to know about Supreme Court Decision.