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Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017)
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Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017)

Released: 2017, May. Released 2017, JunePrice: About 110 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSCustomized Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Fire 5.4
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T730MP3
NFCNo
SIMNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0
EDGENo
GPRSNo
Size8.0 inches, 185.6 cm, 2, (~67.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
BrandAmazon
ModelAmazon Fire HD 8 (2017)
PriceAbout 110 EUR
RadioNo
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, Canary Yellow, Marine Blue, Punch Red
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight369 g (13.02 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT8163 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer
2G bandsN/A
Internal16GB 1.5GB RAM, 32GB 1.5GB RAM
Released2017, May. Released 2017, June
Announced2017, May. Released 2017, June
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 12 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions214 x 128 x 9.7 mm (8.43 x 5.04 x 0.38 in)
Resolution800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
TechnologyNo cellular connectivity
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningNo

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017) Overview

About Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017) Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017) is a discontinued device from Amazon's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 1.5GB RAM, 32GB 1.5GB RAM with Mediatek MT8163 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017) can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017)?

The Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017) supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017) support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Amazon devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017).