diff --git a/tests/cts/hostside/app/src/com/android/cts/net/hostside/AbstractExpeditedJobTest.java b/tests/cts/hostside/app/src/com/android/cts/net/hostside/AbstractExpeditedJobTest.java
index a850e3b983..7cac2afee9 100644
--- a/tests/cts/hostside/app/src/com/android/cts/net/hostside/AbstractExpeditedJobTest.java
+++ b/tests/cts/hostside/app/src/com/android/cts/net/hostside/AbstractExpeditedJobTest.java
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@ public class AbstractExpeditedJobTest extends AbstractRestrictBackgroundNetworkT
     @RequiredProperties({APP_STANDBY_MODE})
     public void testNetworkAccess_appIdleState() throws Exception {
         turnBatteryOn();
+        setAppIdle(false);
         assertBackgroundNetworkAccess(true);
         assertExpeditedJobHasNetworkAccess();