diff --git a/drivers/iio/adc/ad7768-1.c b/drivers/iio/adc/ad7768-1.c
index 113703fb7245..6f8816483f1a 100644
--- a/drivers/iio/adc/ad7768-1.c
+++ b/drivers/iio/adc/ad7768-1.c
@@ -574,6 +574,21 @@ static int ad7768_probe(struct spi_device *spi)
 		return -ENOMEM;
 
 	st = iio_priv(indio_dev);
+	/*
+	 * Datasheet recommends SDI line to be kept high when data is not being
+	 * clocked out of the controller and the spi clock is free running,
+	 * to prevent accidental reset.
+	 * Since many controllers do not support the SPI_MOSI_IDLE_HIGH flag
+	 * yet, only request the MOSI idle state to enable if the controller
+	 * supports it.
+	 */
+	if (spi->controller->mode_bits & SPI_MOSI_IDLE_HIGH) {
+		spi->mode |= SPI_MOSI_IDLE_HIGH;
+		ret = spi_setup(spi);
+		if (ret < 0)
+			return ret;
+	}
+
 	st->spi = spi;
 
 	st->vref = devm_regulator_get(&spi->dev, "vref");