diff --git a/matrix-sdk-android/src/main/java/org/matrix/android/sdk/api/rendezvous/Rendezvous.kt b/matrix-sdk-android/src/main/java/org/matrix/android/sdk/api/rendezvous/Rendezvous.kt
index 3364e900c6..e5b2d6bf12 100644
--- a/matrix-sdk-android/src/main/java/org/matrix/android/sdk/api/rendezvous/Rendezvous.kt
+++ b/matrix-sdk-android/src/main/java/org/matrix/android/sdk/api/rendezvous/Rendezvous.kt
@@ -150,8 +150,13 @@ class Rendezvous(
         val deviceKey = crypto.getMyDevice().fingerprint()
         send(Payload(PayloadType.PROGRESS, outcome = Outcome.SUCCESS, deviceId = deviceId, deviceKey = deviceKey))
 
-        // explicitly download keys for ourself rather than racing with initial sync which might not complete in time
-        awaitCallback<MXUsersDevicesMap<CryptoDeviceInfo>> { crypto.downloadKeys(listOf(userId), false, it) }
+        try {
+            // explicitly download keys for ourself rather than racing with initial sync which might not complete in time
+            awaitCallback<MXUsersDevicesMap<CryptoDeviceInfo>> { crypto.downloadKeys(listOf(userId), false, it) }
+        } catch (e: Throwable) {
+            // log as warning and continue as initial sync might still complete
+            Timber.tag(TAG).w(e, "Failed to download keys for self")
+        }
 
         // await confirmation of verification
         val verificationResponse = receive()