TikTok Saves Favorites Locally on Device?
TikTok, the popular social media platform, has become a staple for many users worldwide. But how does TikTok's Favorites feature work, and what impact does it have on your device's storage?
Firstly, it's important to clarify that you only download and save a video file when you specifically opt to download or repost content to your device's storage. The actual video file stays stored on TikTok's servers, not your phone's storage. This means that merely favoriting a video has no effect on your phone's storage capacity.
TikTok relies on streaming, cloud storage, and link references to avoid needing to store full video files on user devices. Favoriting a video on TikTok bookmarks a link or pointer to the video within TikTok's servers. This allows you to easily access your favourite videos without having to store them locally.
There is no limit to the number of videos you can favorite within TikTok. You can remove videos from your Favorites tab at any time by tapping the Heart icon in the bottom left corner of the video. To remove all videos from your Favorites in one tap, tap and hold on a video, then select "Unfavorite All" from the menu.
Checking storage usage rankings in your phone's settings can help identify apps taking up the most storage, including TikTok. Cached data from streaming videos can build up over time but is usually negligible compared to overall storage capacity and gets automatically cleared out regularly. Clearing app cache and data can also help free up space on your device.
Offloading unused apps can free up space while keeping apps installed. Deleting downloaded videos and reposted videos can help free up storage space on your device. If you wish to clear out your Favorites for convenience, you can do so on TikTok.
Other users cannot see what videos you have favorited on TikTok. Favoriting a video does not notify the creator on TikTok. However, if you block a creator on TikTok, all their videos will be removed from your Favorites.
Lastly, deleting your TikTok account will erase your Favorites along with the rest of your data. So, if you want to keep a record of your favorite TikTok videos, it's best to keep your account active.
In conclusion, TikTok's Favorites feature is a useful tool for bookmarking your favourite videos without taking up much storage space on your device. By understanding how it works, you can make informed decisions about managing your TikTok account and device storage.
