If the file is truly gone, it provides a "Notificar al remitente" button, which sends a polite, automated request to the original sender to resend the file.
Users can self-diagnose and attempt recovery, lowering "media not loading" help desk tickets.
Subtly explains why (e.g., "Este archivo fue eliminado," "El enlace ha caducado," or "Archivo movido de carpeta"). Archivo no disponible
The video thumbnail shows a blur with a "Expired" tag. The action button says "Request from sender."
Allows the app to scan for broken references before the user clicks, displaying the placeholder proactively. 4. Implementation Example (Chat Application) If the file is truly gone, it provides
If a user tries to download a WhatsApp video that is no longer on the server: "Media not available" alert.
To make this feature even better for your specific situation, could you tell me: The video thumbnail shows a blur with a "Expired" tag
Instead of a broken image icon or a blank box, the app displays a custom-designed component: A stylized greyed-out folder or broken link icon. Message: "Archivo no disponible" (File not available).