diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/build-apk.yml b/.gitea/workflows/build-apk.yml
index fbce0dc..fde3202 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/build-apk.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/build-apk.yml
@@ -49,7 +49,10 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Install JS dependencies
         working-directory: carry-your-live
-        run: npm ci
+        run: |
+          for i in {1..3}; do
+            npm ci && break || sleep 10
+          done
 
       - name: Generate debug keystore (signs the release APK)
         run: |