Have you ever been coding or playing around with an API and suddenly got hit with a wall of text that looks like a cat ran across your keyboard. If you have been experimenting with Google’s artificial intelligence tools, you might have seen a bizarre error called type.googleapis.com/assistant.boq.bard.application.BardErrorInfo. It looks super scary, like you broke the whole internet, but don’t panic.
At its heart, this error is just Google’s backend telling your system that something went wrong during communication. Since we are in 2026, many older packages and custom scripts face this as Google updates its Gemini models. Let’s peel back the layers of this technical jargon and figure out how to easily fix it.
What on Earth is BardErrorInfo anyway?
Let’s break this down so it actually makes sense. When you send a message to Gemini or Google’s older Bard interfaces, your request travels to a web server. The letters "boq" in the error stand for Google’s internal backend infrastructure. So, when your code gets a response containing BardErrorInfo, it means Google’s servers rejected your request before it even reached the AI brain.
It is basically a digital "return to sender" stamp. Instead of giving you an answer, the server sends back this error packet with a specific number attached. Think of it like a store clerk telling you they can’t sell you an item, but they say it in a secret code.
The Mystery Behind the Code 1152 and 1050
Usually, this error does not travel alone. It brings along a little numeric buddy, like 1152 or 1050. These are error codes that tell us exactly what went wrong behind the scenes. For instance, code 1152 is very common and usually points to rate limiting. This means you have sent too many requests too quickly, and Google’s servers are telling you to take a chill pill.
On the other hand, code 1050 often pops up when you try to load an old chat session but something changed. Maybe you tried to resume a conversation using a different model than the one you started with, or your session data got corrupted. It is like trying to put a square peg in a round hole; the server gets confused and shuts down the connection.
Why Your Active Session and Cookies Might Be Failing
Most independent developers connect to Google’s web tools using saved browser cookies, especially the one called __Secure-1PSID. But here is the catch: cookies are not meant to last forever. They expire, get refreshed, or get blocked by Google’s safety systems. When your script attempts to use an expired cookie, the server rejects it with our infamous error message.
Another culprit is your location or account setup. Google has strict rules depending on what country you are in. If you use a proxy or virtual private network (VPN), Google might flag your connection as a automated bot. To protect itself, the server throws up a virtual wall, resulting in a session failure.
Simple Steps to Resolve the Connection Issue
So, how do we get things working again? First, you need to clear out the old stuff. It is like cleaning a messy desk so you can actually think. Go to your browser, log out of your Google account, close the browser completely, and then log back in. This simple trick forces Google to give you fresh, updated cookies.
- Update your cookies: Copy the fresh
__Secure-1PSIDvalue from your developer tools. - Cool down your requests: If you are hitting rate limits, add a delay of a few seconds between your automated prompts.
- Turn off your VPN: Try running your script from your local home IP address to see if Google’s bot protection is blocking you.
Fixing Permission and Model Mismatch Issues
Sometimes the problem isn’t your connection, but your permissions. If you are using enterprise tools like Gemini Code Assist in programs like VS Code, you might simply lack the right permissions. You will need to head over to your Google Cloud console, find your user profile, and add the role called "Cloud AI Companion User". Once you save that and restart your code editor, the error should vanish.
Additionally, if you are writing custom Python or Node.js scripts, make sure your code explicitly states which model you want to use. For example, if you are loading an old session, make sure your code is targeting a compatible model like gemini-2.5-pro instead of leaving it empty. This prevents the server from getting confused about how to handle your old chat history.
At the end of the day, seeing a massive error message like type.googleapis.com/assistant.boq.bard.application.BardErrorInfo is just a normal part of working with modern tech. It does not mean you are a bad coder or that your project is ruined. It is just a signpost telling you that a cookie has expired, a model got mixed up, or you were hitting the servers a bit too fast.
By keeping your packages updated, managing your API request speeds, and regularly refreshing your authentication tokens, you can keep your projects running without any annoying interruptions. So, the next time this error blocks your path, you will know exactly how to handle it.
