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ByteDance is shutting down its music streaming app Resso in India by the end of the month.

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Resso has been removed from the Play Store and the App Store, but the streaming service is still active for existing users.

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TikTok Music will not be launched in India, according to ByteDance.

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Users in India will receive a refund for their remaining subscription fees as Resso shuts down on January 31st.

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Last year, Resso was downloaded over 21 million times in India, and users spent $2.9 million on in-app purchases.

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The shutdown in India comes after the Indian government ordered Apple and Google to remove the Resso app from their platforms.

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Resso's closure in India is the latest development in ByteDance's evolving approach to its music streaming offerings globally.