diff --git a/backend/scripts/install-java.sh b/backend/scripts/install-java.sh
index d99b16be..c4138ff2 100755
--- a/backend/scripts/install-java.sh
+++ b/backend/scripts/install-java.sh
@@ -4,7 +4,9 @@
 touch /tmp/install-java.lock
 
 # install java
-apt-get update && apt-get install -y default-jdk --fix-missing
+apt-get update 
+apt-get install -y aptitude
+aptitude install -y default-jdk
 ln -s /usr/bin/java /usr/local/bin/java
 
 # unlock