diff --git a/drivers/usb/core/message.c b/drivers/usb/core/message.c
index 7cd4ec33dbf4..6ba32f4d3b8b 100644
--- a/drivers/usb/core/message.c
+++ b/drivers/usb/core/message.c
@@ -1338,6 +1338,17 @@ int usb_set_interface(struct usb_device *dev, int interface, int alternate)
 		return -EINVAL;
 	}
 
+	if (iface->cur_altsetting == alt) {
+		/*
+		 * foolish bluetooth stack, don't try to set a setting you are
+		 * already set to...
+		 */
+		pr_err("sudip: returning\n");
+		return 0;
+	} else {
+		pr_err("sudip: in else\n");
+	}
+
 	/* Make sure we have enough bandwidth for this alternate interface.
 	 * Remove the current alt setting and add the new alt setting.
 	 */