CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2017	Mar. 03, 2016	Mar. 02, 2017	Mar. 03, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 894	$ (96)	$ 1,074	$ 110
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	1	37	(89)
Gain (loss) on derivatives, net	0	3	(7)	(1)
Pension liability adjustments	0	1	(1)	(5)
Gain (loss) on investments, net	0	1	(1)	(2)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	6	28	(97)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	894	(90)	1,102	13
Comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(1)	0	(1)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Micron	$ 894	$ (91)	$ 1,102	$ 12