Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Composition of Certain Financial Statement Items Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details)

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Composition of Certain Financial Statement Items Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2014
Dec. 29, 2013
Sep. 28, 2014
Sep. 29, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Goodwill     $ 4,488 $ 3,976  
Goodwill and long-lived asset impairment charges     260    
Asset Impairment Charges     642 192 84
QCT [Member]
         
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Goodwill     3,467 2,875  
QTL [Member]
         
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Goodwill     712 706  
Nonreportable segments [Member]
         
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Goodwill     309 395  
QMT [Member]
         
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Property, plant and equipment classified as held for sale and included in other assets     116    
Goodwill     35    
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use 64 444      
Goodwill and long-lived asset impairment charges 100        
Asset Impairment Charges     $ 607 $ 158 $ 54