Information: Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 ("jem")
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| Codename: | jem |
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| Vendor: | Amazon |
| Release date: | 2012 November 20 |
| Type: | tablet |
| Platform: | TI OMAP4470 |
| CPU: | 1.5 GHz dual-core Cortex A9 |
| GPU: | PowerVR SGX544 |
| RAM: | 1GB |
| Weight: | 545 g (19.2 oz) |
| Dimensions: | 240 mm (9.45 in) (w) 160 mm (6.30 in) (h) 8.8 mm (0.35 in) (d) |
| Screen size: | 226 mm (8.9 in) |
| Resolution: | 1200x1920 |
| Screen density: | 254 ppi |
| Screen type: | IPS LCD |
| Internal storage: | 16GB/32GB/64GB |
| SD Card: | none |
| Bluetooth: | 3.0 |
| Wi-Fi: | Dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Main camera: | 1MP front-facing |
| Power: | 6000 mAh (6-7 hours of use) |
| CM supported: | 11, 12.1 |
Notes
The Kindle Fire HD 8.9" has a locked bootloader. You must install a 2nd-bootloader for custom recovery support.
Get CyanogenMod for the Kindle Fire HD 8.9
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Installation
How to install CyanogenMod on the Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Or build CyanogenMod yourself
Build guide
How to build CyanogenMod for the Kindle Fire HD 8.9
- Also, learn more about building CyanogenMod in general.
Source code
| Device | http://www.github.com/cyanogenmod/android_device_amazon_jem |
| Kernel | http://www.github.com/cyanogenmod/android_kernel_amazon_bowser-common |
Additional resources
Special boot modes
- Recovery: During 1st bootloader splash screen (yellow Kindle logo), press Volume Up (button closer to camera) and continue holding for 2 more seconds after the new blue Kindle logo shows.
- Fastboot: Pre-enter fastboot command during 2nd-bootloader to enter fastboot mode.
Known Issues
To see a list of known issues, or to submit an issue, visit the Known Issues page for the Kindle Fire HD 8.9.
Find help online
You may find assistance with the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 on Internet Relay Chat or on the CyanogenMod forums.
Maintainers
The following people are maintainers for this device: Hashcode
Edit the jem device template
This wiki has a "master" device template for adjusting settings pertaining specifically to the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (learn more). To change these master settings, edit the wiki device template at Template:device_jem.
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