diff --git a/res/xml/suggestion_ordering.xml b/res/xml/suggestion_ordering.xml
index 1eeafba1bf8..0e2ce3be55e 100644
--- a/res/xml/suggestion_ordering.xml
+++ b/res/xml/suggestion_ordering.xml
@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@
 -->
 
 <optional-steps>
+    <step category="com.android.settings.suggested.category.DEFERRED_SETUP"
+        exclusive="true" />
     <step category="com.android.settings.suggested.category.LOCK_SCREEN" />
     <step category="com.android.settings.suggested.category.EMAIL" />
     <step category="com.android.settings.suggested.category.PARTNER_ACCOUNT"