Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Root Guide, Specs & Support

Name: Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Brand: Amazon
Price: About 200 EUR
Availability: InStock

Full Specifications

OS	Android 4.0 (customized)
CPU	Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU	PowerVR SGX544
SIM	No
USB	2.0
EDGE	No
GPRS	No
Size	8.9 inches, 229.7 cm, 2, (~58.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	IPS LCD
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Brand	Amazon
Model	Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Price	About 200 EUR
Radio	No
Video	No
Colors	Black
Single	1.3 MP
Status	Discontinued
Weight	567 g (1.25 lb)
Chipset	TI OMAP 4470
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro
2G bands	N/A
Internal	16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Released	2012, September. Released 2012, October
Announced	2012, September. Released 2012, October
Bluetooth	Yes
Card slot	No
3.5mm jack	Yes
Dimensions	240 x 164 x 8.8 mm (9.45 x 6.46 x 0.35 in)
Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~254 ppi density)
Technology	No cellular connectivity
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
Positioning	No

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Overview

About Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 is a discontinued device from Amazon's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM with TI OMAP 4470 , 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 Kindle Fire HD 8.9 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 Kindle Fire HD 8.9?

The Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 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 Kindle Fire HD 8.9 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 Kindle Fire HD 8.9 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9.