TikTok Effects Not Showing? Here’s the Fix
Using effects and filters on TikTok is what makes your videos unique, likeable, and shareable on this enormous social media platform.
But what happens if users cannot use an effect or a filter, because these features aren’t loading properly?
As annoying as this might sound, it is actually a pretty common problem that many TikTokers report on a daily basis.
If you are trying to make a video on TikTok, but are unable to customize it using effects, then this blog post is for you.
Stop searching for answers and read further to learn more about:
- Why are TikTok effects not showing?
- How to fix TikTok effects efficiently;
- Understanding the reasons behind the “TikTok effects not working” error message.
How to Use Filters and Effects on the TikTok App
Effects and filters are customizable details you can add to your TikTok videos during the process of creating and editing such content.
Users do not need to manually download any data in order to use effects - they are already integrated with the TikTok app.
You can search for certain effects, such as the one that Reverses Videos on TikTok, and use them at your will.
Unleashing your creativity in the short videos you make is just one of the things that make apps like TikTok so successful around the world.
You can add TikTok Voice Over to your videos, add text, record whatever you like, and complete your content effortlessly.
The problem is that some users reported that effects were not loading as they should, so before finding a fix for TikTok effects not working, first check if you are using them correctly.
Step 1: Open the App on Your Phone
In order to use any effect or filter you want, you first need to open your TikTok profile on your Android or iPhone device.
Note that filters and effects are available for both OS without inconvenience.
Step 2: Go to the “Camera” Screen
Tap on the little plus icon, and the camera icon screen will open.
Here, you will be able to record, save, adjust, preview and delete the videos you make.
On the right side of the screen, you will see a small button that says “Filter.” On the other hand, the “Effects” button will load at the bottom left corner of the screen.
Step 3: Tap “Effects” and Select the Effects You Like
Tap on “Effects,” and proceed. You can use the effects that are trending on this popular app, or surf all the categories until you find an effect you like.
But, what if the Effects tab is not showing anything? What should you do in this case?
TikTok Effects Not Showing & How to Fix It
Let’s say that you open the TikTok app, and effects are not loading on your device.
So, why are TikTok effects not working, then?
You can start recording a clip if you long-press the record icon, but no matter what you do, the effects are not loading.
In this case, there are five fixes that you can try to get rid of this problem in no time.
Fix 1: Clear Cache on TikTok
Sometimes, the TikTok cache accumulates too much garbage that needs to be cleaned if you want to efficiently use the TikTok app.
In order to clear the cache, you need to follow these steps (both on Android and iPhone):
- Log in to TikTok, and tap on your profile icon on the home screen;
- Go to “Settings,” and a new menu will open;
- Scroll down until you find the “Cache and Cellular Data” button. Tap on this icon, and then finish clearing the cache.
Now, since all effects are loaded online, you should try to use them again - it should work!
Fix 2: Check Your Internet Connection
If you have a faulty Internet connection, forget about using effects properly.
Your best course of action here is to try out with your mobile data, or use another Wi-Fi network.
The TikTok app, as well as the effects cannot work if your device isn’t online.
So, before you customize, delete, upload, scroll down through your feed, or use any of the TikTok features, you need to ensure that your Internet is working.
Fix 3: Login and Out from Your TikTok Account
Although this method is quite simple, it has proven to work for many TikTokers out there.
Simply open the app, tap on the settings icon, log out, and then log back in.
You should use the same credentials as your profile.
Then, try to see if you can indeed make a video using effects on the TikTok app.
Some say that this works better if you clear the cache beforehand.
You might try to add effects to an existing video in your camera roll before recording a new one.
Fix 4: Reinstall TikTok on Your Device
Before you delete TikTok, make sure to have all your videos saved in your gallery.
Then, ask yourself: are you sure that you are using an up-to-date version of the app?
It doesn’t matter if you delete the cache or do something else; if TikTok is outdated, the app won’t work properly.
That’s why you should check for updates, and reinstall TikTok if you must.
- Tap the settings icon on your device, look for TikTok, and get the app deleted;
- Go to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and search for TikTok on the search bar;
- Tap on the app icon, and reinstall TikTok on your device. Now, log back in, and check if you can use effects now.
Fix 5: Use Other Devices or Contact TikTok Support
You might as well try to use another device than the one you use normally.
Nevertheless, not all users have access to another device, so this might not be a good solution for you.
If the effects work on another device, then the problem might be related to your phone.
At last, if you have tried everything in your power to fix effects, but the “Effects Not Working” message continues to appear, send a report to TikTok’s support.
That will be all for today! If you need more TikTok content, always check out the latest news we have for you here, at GrowFollowing.
FAQ
Can I Fix TikTok Effects from the TikTok Web Page?
No. You can’t even use effects on TikTok’s website. Instead, you need to do so from the app - there’s no way around it.
Karen is a senior technical writer and copywriter here at GrowFollowing. Her area of expertize are social media apps and new media.