TikTok’s New ‘Screen Freeze’ Update, Which Stops Users From Scrolling, Causes Netizens To Lash Out

Like any other trend, TikTok is again making headlines for its newest trend, the screen freeze trend. Here, if you scroll past a certain video, your screen will freeze, causing you to be unable to scroll past videos on TikTok.

TikTok’s New ‘Screen Freeze’ Update

Numerous users are expressing their annoyance through this trend, as it is messing with their scrolling spree and it’s not a very fun trend to have on board. Some, however, have mentioned that they have been unaffected by this trend.

This all started when @noahglenncarte brought the issue to the attention of his followers. He mentioned that the video is manipulating the user algorithm and causing their screens to freeze. This is not causing any effect on the phone but only the app.

“Unfortunately, I have to stop you from scrolling,” is what the video starts with then continues to freeze the user’s screen creating hindrance in their usage.

He mentioned that he had to close the app and come back again to regain his original screen scrolls without the screen freezing out of the blue. To battle with this issue, @noahglenncarte has mentioned that if everyone figures out a way to make videos like his, then TikTok will freeze and the app will stop working, and maybe that’s how this trend will stop.

This new freeze update on TikTok has me wanting to chuck my phone at the wall.

— Samira (@SamiraAbdilahi) March 31, 2024

According to @noahglenncarte, either something is wrong with the algorithm present in the video, or it’s the picture they have used. Due to the interference with the database and the user algorithm, people are experiencing a hindrance on their phone screens while using their apps.

What in the world! @tiktok_us being able to freeze our screens is creepy af and mad annoying. About to delete that app.

— The Daily Kryptonian (@TheDailyKrypto) March 31, 2024

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However, as per TikTok and the authorities, nothing has been released by them officially as of yet. Millions of users are upset over this little rendezvous that is going on in the app, and people are extremely displeased to have their screens frozen amidst their scrolling spree.