I’m experiencing an issue with the Gemini Live API where the WebSocket connection unexpectedly closes with error code 1008 and the reason “Operation is not implemented, or supported, or enabled.” Here’s the context: I’m using the @google /genai SDK (latest version) with the gemini-2.5-flash-native-a…

yes we are using vertex ai to connect to the gemini model apis

Try this model: gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio-preview. If that does not work, I do not have a clear solution. Where is Google Gemini support? We really need your help here.

I dont think they will respond as the issue is marked as resolved

I am also following this one here function calling is not working for gemini-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-dialog · Issue #843 · googleapis/python-genai · GitHub

it works in my case.thats why added solution tag.but if others having same problem iwill remove the solution tag

I also faced same issue. when i added ToolContext in function parameter, it started working. i am using model gemini-2.5-flash-native-audio-preview-12-2025 with google adk framework.

I am on a ruby on rails app, did anyone else try the google adk with ToolContext and worked for them? Is it worth looking into migrating the app to python (I am still early stage) or even use a python microservice, or does it also break after a while?

@Adhishtanaka Is the issue resolved for you when you migrated to vertex ai?

Nope, it was resolved when I changed the model to the 09-2025 version. I have not migrated to Vertex AI yet. I did consider it, but our project manager said that if it is still on a preview API, the project should wait until there is a solid solution.In recent days, I have not checked whether it wor…

Gemini Live API WebSocket Error 1008: "Operation is not implemented, or supported, or enabled"

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Joe_Hu January 21, 2026, 5:11pm 28

Hello, I experined the similar issue too. Here is my full analyze: Gemini Live API Issues: 1008/1011 Disconnects, Per-Session Cost, Function Calling, API Logs

Topic		Replies	Views
WebSocket 1008 Error "Operation is not implemented" during Function Calling in Live API (gemini-2.5-flash-native-audio-preview-12-2025) Gemini API bug , api , models , gemini , gemini-flash-2-5	3	485	March 30, 2026
Issue with gemini-live-2.5-flash Model Gemini API model , audio , gemini-flash-2-5	9	1037	March 30, 2026
Gemini Live API Random WebSocket Closures After Sendtoolresponse() Gemini API bug , api , gemini , live-streaming	2	405	December 17, 2025
Gemini Live API Issues: 1008/1011 Disconnects, Per-Session Cost, Function Calling, API Logs Gemini API bug , gemini-api , gemini , audio , live-streaming	8	1579	March 30, 2026
[Live API] gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio returns no output after setupComplete; gemini-2.0-flash-live-001 not accessible Gemini API live-api	2	291	May 10, 2026

Gemini Live API WebSocket Error 1008: "Operation is not implemented, or supported, or enabled"

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