Metamask: MetaMask mobile token transfer invalid amount error

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Error Message: Metamask: Invalid Amount Error in MetaMask Mobile Token Transfer

Problem Description: Users of MetaMask, a popular digital wallet for web3.js and other blockchain applications, encounter an error when attempting to transfer tokens on their mobile devices. Specifically, when sending a token transfer transaction via the MetaMask app, users receive an “Invalid Amount” error.

Error Cause:

The error occurs due to the limited capacity of the user’s MetaMask wallet balance. 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, an invalid amount error occurs.

Reproduction Steps:

  • 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 you have enough available balance for your 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: Double-check your transaction amounts to ensure they are within your available balance range.
  • Use a larger budget token (LBT): Using LBT tokens, which have higher transfer limits, can help users overcome this issue.

Workarounds:

While MetaMask provides an error message stating 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:

Metamask: MetaMask mobile token transfer invalid amount error

To prevent this error from occurring in the future, users are advised to:

  • Regularly check and upgrade wallet capacity: Ensure that the MetaMask wallet capacity is sufficient for multiple transactions.
  • Evaluate upgrading or exploring workarounds: If the issue persists, users may want to explore workarounds or upgrade their plan.

By following these steps and workarounds, MetaMask users can resolve this error and successfully transfer tokens to their mobile devices.