> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.testingcatalog.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # How to become a TikTok beta tester on Android - URL: https://www.testingcatalog.com/how-to-become-a-tiktok-beta-tester-on-android/ - Published: 2020-05-06T20:54:51.000Z - Updated: 2023-11-23T21:32:21.000Z - Author: Eray Rafet - Tags: TikTok TikTok has been constantly gaining its big splash over the past few years, securing a major role in our social media lives by fulfilling our video sharing needs. Alas, it does run a fairly different concept for posts than other social networking services: Users must upload videos shot on their mobile phones where they dance, sing, do whatever they fancy, in the presence of a background music with a said limit of 60 seconds of time. Thankfully, you can submit as many clips as you wish to the platform. --- ## Sign up for TikTok's beta on Android There is officially only one known way of applying for testing this app - via the Play Store, with the added benefit of Android's application sideloading feature that you can use to install test builds from unofficial sources as well. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2a/1b/2a1b1782-8506-4d7d-bf53-ad3fb52e2a0f/content/images/2020/05/photo5303461454764158321.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2a/1b/2a1b1782-8506-4d7d-bf53-ad3fb52e2a0f/content/images/2020/05/photo5303461454764158320.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2a/1b/2a1b1782-8506-4d7d-bf53-ad3fb52e2a0f/content/images/2020/05/photo5303461454764158322.jpg) --- ### Google Play Beta OPT-IN Form on the web The sign-up process for every beta on the Play Store is pretty much the same: > 1\. Visit the Google Play [beta form for TikTok](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.zhiliaoapp.musically?ref=testingcatalog.com). > 2\. Confirm your testing application. > 3\. Download/update the app from the Play Store. ### Via the Google Play Store on mobile > 1\. Launch the Google Play Store on your Android device. > 2\. Look up "TikTok." > 3\. Scroll to the bottom of its description page and locate the "Join the beta" section. > 4\. Hit "Join." > 5\. Wait a few minutes for the sing up process to finish. > 6\. Install TikTok / update to its newest release. **Disclaimer:** *Currently, the beta program for TikTok is full. Please, do check back again at a later date for free slot availability.* --- ## Leave beta testing Depending on the method you chose: ### Google Play Beta Form 1. Head back to the Google Play beta application webpage. 2. Choose "Leave the program." ### The Play Store method 1. Navigate to the TikTok description page. 2. Scroll down until you see the "You're a beta tester" section. 3. Tap "Leave." Lastly, reinstall the app so you no longer have a beta build running, otherwise you can wait for the next stable update to arrive. --- ## Sideload TikTok betas from APK Mirror In instances where you have no access to the Play Store, or the beta program is full, you can instead go the sideloading route - download the latest and greatest available APK files from [APK Mirror](https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/musical-ly/tik-tok-including-musical-ly/?ref=testingcatalog.com) and install them. You can install the APKMirror Installer app which will let you sideload standard and bundled APKs with ease. > Remember to enable the "Unknown sources" option from Settings – Security. Then, tap on the downloaded APK file and confirm the installation. Wait a bit for it to finish and voilà. --- ## The TikTok Creator Program There is also the Creator Program targeted towards "creators" - in short, users with higher privileges enjoy much earlier access to features that are in development, i.e., not ready for the general public. More details in the link below from [TechJunkie](https://www.techjunkie.com/?ref=testingcatalog.com). ## Server-side tests This, in fact, is the most preferred method of rolling out user interface changes, feature additions, etc., by a majority of software companies from the likes of Google, Facebook, and even Spotify. Thus, you never know when you'll receive a certain change. Don't forget to follow [TestingCatalog on TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@testingcatalog?ref=testingcatalog.com) as well. 🔥