Every part of the "VID-20180110-WA0168" string serves as a timestamp and identifier:
: On Windows or macOS, you can search your "WhatsApp Video" folder for "2018-01-10" to find all media from that specific day. VID-20180110-WA0168.mp4
: If you can't find it in your main gallery, check WhatsApp/Media/WhatsApp Video/Sent . WhatsApp often keeps a duplicate of videos you've shared with others. Every part of the "VID-20180110-WA0168" string serves as
: Short for "Video," distinguishing it from images (IMG) or audio (AUD). VID-20180110-WA0168.mp4
: If the file won't play, ensure the .mp4 extension is intact. Sometimes moving files between Android and iOS can corrupt the file header, which can often be fixed using VLC Media Player's built-in repair tools. Digital Housekeeping Tip