Amazon Fire HD 8 2018 (amazon-karnak)
| This device has been archived. This means that it no longer appears in pmbootstrap and is likely broken. It can still be selected in pmbootstrap init by typing in the vendor and codename, but you will have to build the kernel package manually. |
 Fire HD 8 running stock FireOS | |
| Manufacturer | Amazon |
|---|---|
| Name | Fire HD 8 (2018) |
| Codename | amazon-karnak |
| Released | 2018 |
| Type | tablet |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT8163 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2 |
| Display | 800 x 1280 |
| Storage | 16 or 32 GB |
| Memory | 1.5 GB |
| Architecture | aarch64 |
| Software | |
Original software  The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android (Fire OS) 7.1.2 (Fire OS 6.3.0) |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android (Fire OS) 7.1.2 (Fire OS 7.3.2.9) |
| FOSS bootloader | no |
| Nura | |
| Category | archived |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
no |
pmOS kernel The kernel version that runs on the device's port. |
3.19.0 |
| Device package |
 device-amazon-karnak |
| Kernel package |
linux-amazon-karnak |
Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher. |
Works
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|---|---|
USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). |
Works
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Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
Untested
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Partial
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Touchscreen |
Untested
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Untested
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Untested
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Camera |
Untested
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IR TX |
Untested
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| Connectivity | |
Wi-Fi |
Untested
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Bluetooth |
Untested
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NFC Near Field Communication |
Untested
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| Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Untested
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. |
Untested
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| Sensors | |
Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Untested
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Magnetometer Sensor to measure the Earth's magnetism |
Untested
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Ambient Light Measures the light level; used for automatic screen dimming in many interfaces. |
Untested
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Proximity |
Untested
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Hall Effect Measures magnetic fields; usually used as a flip cover sensor |
Untested
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Contributors
- BenTheTechGuy
Users owning this device
How to enter flash mode
- Your bootloader must be unlocked via this method: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/unlock-root-twrp-unbrick-fire-hd-8-2018-karnak-amonet-3.3963496/
- Nura needs to be flashed using TWRP instead of fastboot so the boot.img can be patched with the amonet exploit.
- TWRP can be reached by holding and at boot.
Installation
pmbootstrap init pmbootstrap install --android-recovery-zip --recovery-install-partition=data # Make sure you're booted into TWRP at this point pmbootstrap flasher --method=adb sideload