Troubleshooting
Solana transaction failed — fix by wallet
Phantom, Solflare, or Backpack showed transaction failed, simulation failed, or the site never registered your payment? Most issues are fixable in minutes — wrong network, low balance, cancelled approval, or detection lag. Pick your wallet below, follow the wallet-specific guide, then retry a 0.001 SOL practice roll in the panel under this page.
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Phantom · Solflare · Backpack
From 0.001 SOL
Pick your wallet
Steps differ slightly per app. Open the guide that matches the wallet you used when the error appeared.
| Wallet | Common errors | Detailed guide |
|---|---|---|
| Phantom | Cancelled, insufficient SOL, Devnet, popup blocked | Fix Phantom transaction failed |
| Solflare | QR scan issues, wrong network, detection delay | Fix Solflare transaction failed |
| Backpack | Extension popup, insufficient funds, mainnet switch | Fix Backpack transaction failed |
Quick diagnosis — any wallet
Not sure which guide to open? Match the symptom first.
| Symptom | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| You clicked reject or closed the wallet | Cancelled approval | Nothing was charged — click pay again and approve |
| Insufficient funds / simulation failed | Balance less than amount + fee | Insufficient SOL hub or wallet guides: Phantom, Solflare, Backpack |
| Spendable balance too low despite total SOL | Rent locked in empty token accounts | Wallet cleanup — reclaim rent |
| Balance shows SOL but payment fails | Devnet or wrong network | Switch to Mainnet Beta — Phantom, Solflare, Backpack |
| Paid but site stuck on loading | On-chain success; UI polling | Solana Pay detection fixes or verify payment |
| QR will not scan (mobile) | Camera vs in-wallet scanner | Solana Pay troubleshooting |
| No wallet popup on desktop | Popups blocked or disconnected | Connect wallet to a dApp — or per wallet: Phantom, Solflare, Backpack |
Retry after you fix it
- Confirm mainnet — wallet must show Mainnet Beta, not Devnet.
- Check balance — payment (0.001 SOL) plus network fee must fit. Use the wallet balance checker if unsure.
- Demo first — roll free in the panel above to confirm the site loads.
- Pay again — connect wallet or scan Solana Pay QR, approve once, wait for detect.
FAQ
- Did Solana charge me if the transaction failed?
- If you rejected in the wallet, usually no. If a transfer landed on Solscan, you paid — use detect or paste signature instead of sending twice.
- Which wallet guide should I read?
- Use the wallet app that showed the error. Phantom users start with the Phantom guide; same for Solflare and Backpack.
- Is this about Garden Dice only?
- No — the fixes apply to any Solana site. Garden Dice is a live place to practice a 0.001 SOL micropayment after you troubleshoot.