claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Sonnet model shows AUTO permission mode but fails with error

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Error Message

  1. Click AUTO → error in upper right: "Permission mode couldn't be changed. You can try again."
  • Sonnet shows AUTO available but throws error when selected
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Reproduction

  1. Desktop app → select Sonnet model
  2. Permission mode dropdown shows AUTO as available option
  3. Click AUTO → error in upper right: "Permission mode couldn't be changed. You can try again."

Expected

  • AUTO mode either works (like Opus) OR is disabled (like Haiku)
  • Consistent behavior across all models

Actual

  • Sonnet shows AUTO available but throws error when selected
  • Forces manual mode switch every session

Environment

  • Claude Code Desktop App
  • Sonnet model only (Opus: AUTO works; Haiku: AUTO correctly disabled)

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