diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/build-and-test.yml b/.gitea/workflows/build-and-test.yml
index a72dcc7..38233ec 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/build-and-test.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/build-and-test.yml
@@ -103,6 +103,16 @@ jobs:
       - name: Build frontend
         run: bun run build
 
+      - name: Ensure Android SDK packages & licenses
+        run: |
+          SDKMANAGER="$ANDROID_HOME/cmdline-tools/latest/bin/sdkmanager"
+          # Accept all SDK licenses (required before Gradle can auto-install components)
+          yes | "$SDKMANAGER" --sdk_root="$ANDROID_HOME" --licenses
+          # Install the build-tools / platform the Gradle build needs
+          yes | "$SDKMANAGER" --sdk_root="$ANDROID_HOME" \
+            "platforms;android-36" \
+            "build-tools;35.0.0"
+
       - name: Ensure Android NDK
         run: |
           if [ ! -d "$NDK_HOME" ]; then