Error Message: Metamask: MetaMask Mobile Token Transfer Invalid Amount Error
Problem Description: Users of MetaMask, a popular digital wallet for web3.js and other blockchain applications, are experiencing an error when attempting to transfer tokens on their mobile devices. Specifically, when sending a token transfer transaction via the MetaMask app, users are seeing an “Invalid Amount” error.
Cause of the error:
The error occurs due to the limited balance capacity in the user’s MetaMask wallet. When a user wants to send a token transfer, they must first authorize the transaction and then confirm the send request on their mobile device. However, if the send request exceeds the available balance, it results in an invalid amount error.
Steps to reproduce:
- Launch the MetaMask app on your mobile device.
- Go to your wallet settings by tapping the three vertical dots (⋮) in the bottom right corner and selecting “Wallet” > “Settings”.
- Scroll down to the “Token Balance” section and confirm that the available balance is sufficient for the desired transaction amount.
Solution:
To resolve this issue, MetaMask users can follow these steps:
- Increase Wallet Capacity: Users with limited wallet capacity may consider upgrading their plan or exploring alternative solutions.
- Verify Transaction Amounts: Check transaction amounts to ensure they are within the available balance.
- Use a Larger Budget Token (LBT): Using LBT tokens, which have larger transfer limits, can help users overcome this issue.
Solution:
While MetaMask gives an error message that the amount is invalid, some users have reported success:
- Sending smaller amounts to test the transfer.
- Using a different wallet or web3.js library to perform the transaction.
- Setting the “Allow Invalid Balances” setting on MetaMask to allow larger amounts.
Recommendation:
To avoid this error from occurring in the future, users are advised to:
- Regularly check and update wallet capacity: Make sure that the capacity of their MetaMask wallet is sufficient for various transactions.
- Consider upgrading or exploring alternative solutions: If the issue persists, users may want to explore alternative solutions or upgrade their plan.
With these steps and solutions, MetaMask users can resolve this error and successfully transfer tokens to their mobile devices.