If you see this filename but the video won't play or says it's missing:
If you are looking for this specific video to watch or edit, here is how you can locate it:
: The date the video was saved or received (New Year's Eve, 2022). WA : Stands for WhatsApp. VID-20221231-WA0316.mp4
: A unique serial number assigned by the app for that day. How to Find or "Complete" the Video
: Check Google Photos or iCloud for that specific date to see if the file was backed up. Troubleshooting "File Not Found" If you see this filename but the video
: If you have a WhatsApp backup from early 2023, restoring it might recover the file.
: Open WhatsApp, go to the chat where you might have received it, tap the contact/group name, and select Media, Links, and Docs . How to Find or "Complete" the Video :
: Open your "Files" or "File Manager" app and search for the exact string VID-20221231-WA0316 . It is usually located in Internal Storage > Android > media > com.whatsapp > WhatsApp > Media > WhatsApp Video .