Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Income Taxes (Details)

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Income Taxes (Details)
$ / shares in Units, ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2015
CNY (¥)
Sep. 27, 2015
USD ($)
$ / shares
Sep. 28, 2014
USD ($)
$ / shares
Sep. 29, 2013
USD ($)
$ / shares
Current (benefit) provision:        
Federal   $ (67) $ 172 $ 324
State   4 10 15
Foreign   1,307 1,116 1,068
Current Income tax provision   1,244 1,298 1,407
Deferred (benefit) provision:        
Federal   (9) (30) (32)
State   1 (10) 6
Foreign   (17) (14) (32)
Deferred Income Tax (benefit)   (25) (54) (58)
Income Tax provision   1,219 1,244 1,349
Components of income from continuing operations before income taxes        
United States   2,993 3,213 3,798
Foreign   3,494 5,565 4,396
Income from continuing operations before income taxes   6,487 8,778 8,194
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]        
Expected income tax provision at federal statutory tax rate   2,270 3,072 2,868
State income tax provision, net of federal benefit   18 24 26
Foreign income taxed at other than U.S. rates   (937) (1,750) (1,362)
Research and development tax credits   $ (148) (61) (195)
Tax impact of NDRC fine   0 0
Other   $ 16 (41) 12
Income Tax provision   1,219 1,244 1,349
Resolution of governmental investigation, Amount | ¥ ¥ 6,088      
Tax benefit related to a prior year resulting from the U.S government reinstating the federal research and development tax credit retrospectively   101    
Tax benefit as a result of a favorable tax audit settlement with Internal Revenue Service   $ 61    
Income Tax Holiday [Abstract]        
Income Tax Holiday, Description The Company’s QCT segment’s non-United States headquarters is located in Singapore. The Company has obtained tax incentives in Singapore that commenced in March 2012, which are effective through March 2027, that result in a tax exemption for the first five years provided that the Company meets specified employment and investment criteria. The Company’s Singapore tax rate will increase in fiscal 2017 and again in fiscal 2027 as a result of the expiration of these incentives. The Company’s QCT segment’s non-United States headquarters is located in Singapore. The Company has obtained tax incentives in Singapore that commenced in March 2012, which are effective through March 2027, that result in a tax exemption for the first five years provided that the Company meets specified employment and investment criteria. The Company’s Singapore tax rate will increase in fiscal 2017 and again in fiscal 2027 as a result of the expiration of these incentives.    
Income Tax Holiday, Aggregate Dollar Amount   $ 656 $ 690 $ 758
Income Tax Holiday, Income Tax Benefits, Per Share | $ / shares   $ 0.40 $ 0.40 $ 0.43
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries [Abstract]        
Unrecognized deferred tax liability related to undistributed earnings of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries   $ 10,200    
Undistributed earnings of certain non-United States subsidiaries   28,800    
Deferred Tax Assets        
Unearned revenues   1,029 $ 1,189  
Unused tax credits   897 388  
Unrealized losses on marketable securities   441 370  
Share-based compensation   331 404  
Accrued liabilities and reserves   317 529  
Unused net operating losses   265 120  
Other   95 93  
Total gross deferred tax assets   3,375 3,093  
Valuation Allowance   (635) (414)  
Total net deferred tax assets   2,740 2,679  
Deferred Tax Liabilities        
Intangible assets   (548) (315)  
Unrealized gains on marketable securities   (273) (484)  
Other   (105) (135)  
Total deferred tax liabilities   (926) (934)  
Net deferred tax assets   1,814 1,745  
Reported as:        
Current deferred tax assets   635 577  
Non-current deferred tax assets   1,453 1,174  
Current deferred tax liabilities [1]   (4) 0  
Non-current deferred tax liabilities [1]   (270) (6)  
Net deferred tax assets   1,814 1,745  
Changes in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits:        
Beginning balance of unrecognized tax benefits   87 221 $ 86
Additions based on prior year tax positions   31 1 1
Reductions for prior year tax positions and lapse in statute of limitations   (70) (67) 0
Additions for current year tax positions   5 5 145
Settlements with taxing authorities   (13) (73) (11)
Ending balance of unrecognized tax benefits   40 87 221
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate   38    
Income Taxes Paid, Net [Abstract]        
Income Taxes Paid, Net   1,200 $ 1,200 $ 1,100
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]        
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]        
Operating Loss Carryforwards   366    
Unused Income Tax Credits   353    
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]        
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]        
Operating Loss Carryforwards   696    
Unused Income Tax Credits   522    
State tax credit, Valuation allowance   513    
Operating losses, Valuation allowance   19    
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]        
Deferred Tax Assets        
Valuation Allowance   (102)    
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]        
Operating Loss Carryforwards   413    
Unused Income Tax Credits   22    
Capital Loss Carryforward [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]        
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]        
State tax credit, Valuation allowance   $ 1    
Earliest Tax Year [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]        
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]        
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date Sep. 26, 2021 Sep. 26, 2021    
Tax Credit Carry forward Expiration Year Sep. 28, 2025 Sep. 28, 2025    
Earliest Tax Year [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]        
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]        
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date Sep. 25, 2016 Sep. 25, 2016    
Earliest Tax Year [Member] | Foreign Tax Authority [Member]        
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]        
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date Sep. 29, 2019 Sep. 29, 2019    
Tax Credit Carry forward Expiration Year Sep. 26, 2032 Sep. 26, 2032    
Latest Tax Year [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]        
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]        
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date Sep. 25, 2033 Sep. 25, 2033    
Tax Credit Carry forward Expiration Year Sep. 24, 2034 Sep. 24, 2034    
Latest Tax Year [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]        
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]        
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date Sep. 30, 2035 Sep. 30, 2035    
Latest Tax Year [Member] | Foreign Tax Authority [Member]        
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]        
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date Sep. 29, 2024 Sep. 29, 2024    
Tax Credit Carry forward Expiration Year Sep. 30, 2035 Sep. 30, 2035    
Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]        
Resolution of governmental investigation, Amount   $ 975    
[1] Current deferred tax liabilities and non-current deferred tax liabilities were included in other current liabilities and other liabilities, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets.