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Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
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Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)

Released: 2014, September. Released 2014, OctoberPrice: About 310 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4 (KitKat - customized), Fire 4
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450
GPUAdreno 420
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM - cellular model only
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
EDGEYes
GPRSYes
Size8.9 inches, 229.7 cm, 2, (~62.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
BrandAmazon
ModelAmazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
PriceAbout 310 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE - cellular model only
Video720p
ColorsBlack
SingleN/A
StatusDiscontinued
Weight375 g (Wi-Fi)/ 389 g (4G) (13.23 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA
4G bandsLTE
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Released2014, September. Released 2014, October
Announced2014, September. Released 2014, October
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 12 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions231 x 158 x 7.8 mm (9.09 x 6.22 x 0.31 in)
Resolution2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~339 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS - cellular model only

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) Overview

About Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) is a discontinued device from Amazon's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (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 HDX 8.9 (2014) 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 HDX 8.9 (2014)?

The Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) 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 HDX 8.9 (2014) 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 HDX 8.9 (2014) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014).