diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/pr-checks.yml b/.gitea/workflows/pr-checks.yml
index 2e4b7f8..8917e43 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/pr-checks.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/pr-checks.yml
@@ -44,9 +44,14 @@ jobs:
         uses: android-actions/setup-android@v3
 
       # Install exactly what the build targets so it never depends on AGP's
-      # build-time auto-download. `yes |` accepts any license prompts.
+      # build-time auto-download. `yes |` accepts any license prompts; `set
+      # +o pipefail` so `yes` dying with SIGPIPE (exit 141) once sdkmanager
+      # closes the pipe doesn't fail the step -- sdkmanager's own exit, last in
+      # the pipeline, still gates success.
       - name: Install Android SDK packages
-        run: yes | sdkmanager "platform-tools" "platforms;android-35" "build-tools;35.0.0"
+        run: |
+          set +o pipefail
+          yes | sdkmanager "platform-tools" "platforms;android-35" "build-tools;35.0.0"
 
       - name: Cache Gradle
         uses: actions/cache@v4