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google-gemini/gemini-cli#25162•Fetched 2026-04-11 06:31:04
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> /about

About Gemini CLI                                                                                                                        │█
│                                                                                                                                         │█
│ CLI Version                                    0.37.1                                                                                   │█
│ Git Commit                                     3b2d4f100                                                                                │█
│ Model                                          Auto (Gemini 3)                                                                          │█
│ Sandbox                                        no sandbox                                                                               │█
│ OS                                             linux                                                                                    │█
│ Auth Method                                    Signed in with Google (main@gmail.com)                                               │█
│ Tier                                           Gemini Code Assist in Google One AI Pro                                                  │█
│
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What happened?

"row1: Place your finger on the fingerprint reader row2: (immediately): Verification Timeout"

What did you expect to happen?

Wait at least a second) to read my fingerprint.

Client information

<details> <summary>Client Information</summary>

Run gemini to enter the interactive CLI, then run the /about command.

> /about

About Gemini CLI                                                                                                                        │█
│                                                                                                                                         │█
│ CLI Version                                    0.37.1                                                                                   │█
│ Git Commit                                     3b2d4f100                                                                                │█
│ Model                                          Auto (Gemini 3)                                                                          │█
│ Sandbox                                        no sandbox                                                                               │█
│ OS                                             linux                                                                                    │█
│ Auth Method                                    Signed in with Google ([email protected])                                               │█
│ Tier                                           Gemini Code Assist in Google One AI Pro                                                  │█
│
</details>

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Google Account

Anything else we need to know?

Ubuntu 24.04 with fingerprint enabled for terminal commands. Default wait timeout configured for such autentication is 10 seconds which is not respecting by gemini-cli.

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TL;DR

The fingerprint verification timeout issue in the Gemini CLI may be resolved by adjusting the timeout configuration or checking the fingerprint reader settings.

Guidance

  • Verify that the fingerprint reader is properly configured and functioning correctly on the Ubuntu 24.04 system.
  • Check the Gemini CLI documentation for any available options to adjust the verification timeout, as the default 10-second timeout is not being respected.
  • Investigate if there are any known issues or limitations with the fingerprint authentication in the Gemini CLI version 0.37.1.
  • Consider testing the fingerprint authentication with a different timeout setting or in a different environment to isolate the issue.

Notes

The issue may be specific to the combination of the Gemini CLI, Ubuntu 24.04, and the fingerprint reader, so further troubleshooting and configuration adjustments may be necessary.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Adjust the timeout configuration or check the fingerprint reader settings, as the issue seems to be related to the verification timeout not being respected.

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