Metamask: MetaMask mobile token transfer invalid amount error

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

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

Cause of the Error:

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, it results in an invalid amount error.

Steps to Reproduce:

• Launch the MetaMask app on your mobile device.

• Navigate to the wallet settings by tapping the three vertical dots (⋮) at 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 the Wallet Capacity: Users with limited wallet capacity can consider upgrading their plan or exploring alternative solutions.

• Verify Transaction Amounts

  

  : Double-check the transaction amounts to ensure they are within the available balance range.

• Use a Larger Budget Token (LBT): Using LBT tokens, which have larger transfer limits, may help users overcome this issue.

Workarounds:

While MetaMask provides an error message indicating that the amount is invalid, some users have reported success by:

• Sending smaller amounts to test the transfer.

• Using a different wallet or a web3.js library to perform the transaction.

• Setting the “Allow invalid balances” setting on MetaMask to allow larger amounts.

Recommendation:

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

• Regularly Review and Update Wallet Capacity: Ensure that their MetaMask wallet capacity 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.

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