Quick unlock shows even without polkit enabled/ usable
Author: lyallpCreated Jul 2, 2026Updated Sep 13, 2026
Labelshigh priority :rotating_light:PRE-RELEASE BUGfeature: QuickUnlock
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Brief Summary
KeePassXC 2.8.0-snapshot shows the "(fingerprint) Unlock Database" dialog when the host environment does not have a "Quick Unlock" capability. If this capability is not present, do not display the "Unlock Database" dialog and present the Password prompt, as per usual.
Steps to Reproduce
- Open a database
- Enter the password
- Lock the database
- The "Unlock Database" dialog is presented, rather than the password entry. Have to Press 'Cancel' to have the password entry shown.
Expected Versus Actual Behavior
- Open a database
- Enter the password
- Lock the database
- IF the host OS has 'Quick Unlock' capability, then present the 'Unlock Database' dialog, otherwise, show the Password entry prompt.
KeePassXC Debug Information
KeePassXC - Version 2.8.0-snapshot
Build Type: Snapshot
Distribution: Native
Qt 6.11.1
Debugging mode is disabled.
Operating system: 'Gentoo Linux'
CPU architecture: x86_64
Kernel: linux 6.18.35-gentoo-r1
Enabled extensions:
- Auto-Type
- KeeShare
- Hardware Keys
- Browser Integration
- Passkeys
- SSH Agent
- Secret Service Integration
Cryptographic libraries:
- Botan 3.11.1Operating System
No response
Linux Desktop Environment
No response
Linux Windowing System
No response
Source: keepassxreboot/keepassxc